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President's Message:
March 28, 2023
I hope all is well with each of you!
Registration is now open for ALATA's Clinical Symposium and Members' Meeting which will be held in Birmingham at the Trussville Civic Center on June 2-4, 2023! We will have approximately 15 CEUs available with the opportunity to opt-in to an additional day (Sunday June 4th) of labs and workshops for 6 additional CEUs.
You can follow this link to register: https://cvent.me/bRD51r
ALATA Awards nominations close on March 31st! Please nominate a deserving peer for the recognition they deserve by following the following links ALATA Awards Nomination Form - https://www.alathletictrainers.org/awards
Opportunity Grants and Scholarships are also closing on March 31st. Apply today at the following links:
Opportunity Grants - https://www.alathletictrainers.org/opportunity-grant
Scholarships - https://www.alathletictrainers.org/scholarships There are 3 scholarships available; undergraduate, graduate, and advanced degree/training.
Do not forget to follow ALATA on our various social media accounts for regular updates! There will be many as we prepare for changes and improvements in the near future.
As always, please let us know how your association can better serve you!
Your President,
ALATA Hall of Fame Class of 2023:
We’re excited to announce the 2023 Class of the ALATA Hall of Fame being Mike Jones and John Morr! We are excited to celebrate these two gentlemen at the induction ceremony June 2, 2023 as part of the 2023 Clinical Symposium and Members Meeting at the Trussville Civic Center.
2023 Clinical Symposium and Members Meeting Registration is Open:
We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 CSMM! We will have the meeting at the Trussville Civic Center June 2-4! Our CSMM Planning Committee has been hard at work to create a strong lineup of speakers and educational opportunities to promote and progress Athletic Training for our attendees. We will offer 15 CEUs with the opportunity to opt-in to an additional day for 6 more CEUs. More information will be released in the coming weeks so please follow us on our various social media platforms for updates! Click HERE to register.
Secondary School Master Contact List:
Thank you to all who have updated the Secondary School Master Contact List! If you have not already done so, have moved locations, or know of someone who has moved locations please complete the following link to update your contact information. ALATA Secondary School Master Contact List. The information will be housed by ALATA. If you need an ATs contact info, reach out to us and we will promptly connect you as soon as possible. Please share it with your peers!
Your Membership Matters!
Renewal of your NATA membership acts as a one-stop shop and pays your dues for all three levels: NATA, regional district, and state. Many of our initiatives are funded by membership dollars at the NATA, SEATA, and ALATA Levels. These range from the thousands of dollars for our monumental AT Law Update in 2021, to keeping registration costs minimal for our annual CSMM, and offering scholarships, awards, and other opportunities to our members. While NATA membership is encouraged we do understand that NATA membership is not always feasible. If this is your case, reach out to me directly at president@alathletictrainers.org for an ALATA-only membership for $32 to stay up to date and receive all of the benefits of state membership. ALATA receives a higher benefit from NATA membership than ALATA-only membership. Not sure what all of those benefits are? Contact me directly for more information!
Renewing your membership with NATA is an investment for yourself and the future of your profession! Contact us with any questions on the benefits of membership at the NATA, SEATA, or ALATA levels!
Want to Get Involved?
ALATA is GROWING in 2023! With this growth we have multiple ways for members to get involved and serve. While our committees are currently mostly full, if you are interested in serving ALATA in any capacity, please reply to this email, or contact President Kyle Southall at president@alathletictrainers.org. We will find a way for you to be involved and grow in the association.
ALATA 2023 Sponsors:
Our ALATA initiatives throughout the year would not be possible if not for the outstanding sponsors and business partners that we have. We would like to extend our greatest appreciation to the following donors and sponsors who have made the educational aspect of the 2022 CSMM and initiatives beyond possible:
The Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers
The National Athletic Trainers Association
The Southeast Athletic Trainers Association
The American Sports Medicine Institute
Gatorade Performance Partners
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Centers
Southlake Orthopedics – Sports Medicine and Spine Center
The University of West Alabama Athletic Training Program
Jacksonville State University Athletic Training Program
ATI Physical Therapy
Encore Sports Medicine
TherapySouth At Work
Interested in becoming a 2023 sponsor or donor to ALATA and one of its many initiatives to support its members and stakeholders? We have many opportunities from the individual to corporate level and committee to CSMM scale. Please reply to this email or contact President Kyle Southall at president@alathletictrainers.org.
For more information regarding or to contact any of our sponsors please visit our website at www.alathletictrainers.org.