Student Athlete EKG and Heart Screening in Southwest Florida
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Florida's Second Chance Act: What Parents Need to Know
Effective July 1, 2026, Florida Statute 1006.20 (the Second Chance Act) requires a one-time ECG/EKG screening before an athlete can participate in any FHSAA-sanctioned practice, tryout, or competition. The law is named for Chance Gainer, a Port St. Joe High School athlete who died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2024.
Who the requirement applies to:
1. Every incoming 9th grade student athlete
2. Any student in grades 10 through 12 trying out for an FHSAA sport for the first time
3. Students who already competed in an FHSAA sport before June 1, 2026 are exempt, though a screening is still strongly recommended
What documentation is required:
Parents or a licensed practitioner must complete the FHSAA EL1 ECG Screening Form. An EKG performed on or after July 1, 2024 satisfies the requirement, and the form (not the raw test results) is what gets submitted to the school.
Where Sonolinked fits in:
Many screening options only provide the EKG itself. Sonolinked’s on-site screening includes the EKG required for the EL1 form, an echocardiogram to check the heart’s actual structure and function, and interpretation by a cardiologist, all in one visit, with a completed form and digital report your family keeps on file. If an abnormal result comes back, our process supports the follow-up documentation your school will ask for.
Advanced Heart Screening for Student Athletes
Because a routine sports physical doesn’t tell the whole story.
Sonolinked provides on-site cardiac screening for student athletes to help identify underlying heart conditions that may not be detected during standard sports physicals.
Why This Matters
Many serious heart conditions in young athletes are silent and show no warning signs. A standard sports physical checks general health and medical history. It does not evaluate how the heart is structured or how it conducts electrical signals, which is exactly what causes sudden cardiac arrest in otherwise healthy teenagers.
An EKG combined with an echocardiogram can catch hidden issues such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, rhythm disorders, and structural abnormalities before they become life threatening. For competitive athletes training and playing at a high level, that extra layer of screening is not optional caution, it is basic safety.
With Sonolinked, families get cardiac screening built around the new state requirement, reviewed by a cardiologist, with a report you can hand directly to your school’s athletic department.
What The Screening Includes
Assesses the heart’s electrical activity to detect rhythm abnormalities, and satisfies the documentation required for the FHSAA EL1 form.
Examines heart structure and function using safe ultrasound imaging, going beyond what the state mandate requires.
Every result is reviewed by a qualified cardiologist for an accurate clinical read, not just a pass/fail machine printout.
All procedures are safe, comfortable, and require no needles or recovery time.
Reports are delivered through a secure platform, ready to submit alongside the EL1 form for school athletic clearance.
Who Should Participate
Required or strongly recommended for student athletes ages 12 to 22 who are:
1. Incoming 9th graders, or grades 10 through 12 trying out for a sport for the first time (required under Florida’s Second Chance Act)
2. Playing varsity sports
3. Competing on travel or club teams
4. Involved in any competitive athletics program
Areas We Serve
Sonolinked’s mobile screening team travels to schools, teams, and homes across Southwest Florida, including:
- Port Charlotte, FL (Charlotte County): on-site athlete screening for Charlotte County Public Schools athletes
- North Port, FL (Sarasota County): EKG and echocardiogram screening for North Port area student athletes
- Venice, FL (Sarasota County): cardiac screening for Venice youth and high school sports programs
- Englewood, FL: mobile heart screening for Englewood student athletes and travel teams
- Arcadia, FL (DeSoto County): on-site EKG screening for DeSoto County student athletes
Don’t see your city listed? We serve the surrounding Southwest Florida area. Call 941-216-5553 to check availability for your school or team.
How It Works
1
Register
Sign up online using your school’s dedicated screening link, or book directly with Sonolinked. Quick and easy for parents.
2
Screen
Students attend the EKG and echocardiogram screening on-site, at school or at a scheduled location. Smooth and well organized.
3
Review
Every result is evaluated by a qualified cardiologist. Each case receives careful medical attention.
4
Report
Beyond the Screening: Other Services for Athletes and Families
Transparent pricing. No insurance required. No doctor’s referral required. Certified sonographers bring the equipment directly to you or your office in Southwest Florida.
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Get Answer To Your Most Asked Questions
Yes. As of July 1, 2026, Florida’s Second Chance Act requires an ECG/EKG for every incoming 9th grade athlete and any grade 10 to 12 athlete trying out for an FHSAA sport for the first time, documented on the FHSAA EL1 form.
No. A sports physical (EL2 form) checks general health and medical history. The EKG requirement (EL1 form) is a separate, additional screening that looks specifically at the heart’s electrical activity.
Student athletes ages 12 to 22, including middle school, high school, and club or travel team athletes.
No. Sonolinked is self-pay with no referral required and transparent, flat-rate pricing.
Most free or low-cost programs provide the EKG only. Sonolinked adds an echocardiogram and cardiologist interpretation in the same visit, and returns a completed EL1 form along with your digital report.
Digital results, reviewed by a cardiologist, are typically delivered within 2 to 3 business days.
Yes. Sonolinked provides on-site screening at schools, team events, and by appointment across Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice, Englewood, Arcadia, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities.
Yes. The same visit can include a carotid ultrasound, AAA screening, renal ultrasound, groin/femoral ultrasound, or arterial and venous studies for any family member, self-pay with no referral needed.
Your athlete’s results and report support the follow-up documentation (EL1/2s form) your school will require before a licensed practitioner clears them to play.
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Contacts
941-216-5553
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