On Saturday, December 5, the Utah Athletic Trainers' Association held its annual meeting and symposium at the Harmon Conference Center at BYU. Approximately 150 people filled the room to listen to presentations of case studies, bicycling accidents, and hip evaluations. Election nominations were closed following the business meeting. Please look for more information to come on the new nominees.
UATA Winter Symposium Registration Now Open
Registration is now open. You may register by selecting the link below. See you there!
It's ELECTION Time
We are currently accepting nominations for UATA President, Vice President and Secretary. Nominations can be sent to our Election Chair, Todd Brown brownt@suu.edu or you may nominate at our business meeting during the Winter Symposium.
Here's a few guidelines from our By-Laws:
(1) The President, Vice President, and Secretary shall have been Certified members of the NATA for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately prior to their nomination, shall have resided and practiced professionally within the geographic area encompassed by the Association for a period of not less than two (2) years immediately prior to their nomination.
(2) Nominations for the offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary may be submitted in writing prior to, or received from the floor during, the annual business meeting of the Association for the year prior to the year of completion of the current term of office of the persons holding such offices.
UATA Student Committee Chair Needed
We need a Certified Athletic Trainer to head up this committee and help our students get involved. Please contact Brian Coles if you are interested.
Nominate Your Peers
We are accepting nominations for the Athletic Trainer Of The Year Award.
Athletic Trainer of the Year Criteria
- Member in good standing with the UATA
- Minimum of 5 years of Service
- Made contributions to the Athletic Training profession that has brought distinction to the UATA.
3 Awards will be given
- College/University
- High School
- Other (Clinic)
Nominations will close Nov. 21, 2015
Send nominations to Nancy Weir, nweir@weber.edu
Athletic Trainers Needed
Utah High School State Cross Country Meet
If you are planning to be at the UHSAA state cross country meet and would be willing to volunteer to help out with the race please let me know. I would like to have at least 4 ATC's. College students are able to help as well.
The meet is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. The first race goes off at 11 AM with the last race going off at 3:30 PM. The race takes place at Sugarhouse park and ends at the football stadium at Highland High School.
Please contact Lisa Walker if you are available to help.
Lisa Walker, ATC
801 376 4954
lisa.walker@nebo.edu
US Speed Skating
US Speed Skating needs help providing additional coverage to assist athletes that are not currently traveling on the World Cup circuit. This would be per diem work that would entail practice coverage and some treatments. See the details below...
Coverage Dates (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm)
Location
Utah Olympic Oval
5662 South Cougar Lane
Kearns, UT 84118
Compensation
$25/hr
Dates
- November 28th - December 14th
- January 30th - February 15th
- March 7th - March 14th
Requirements
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Licensed ATC in the State of Utah
- Personal Liability Insurance
- Current CPR/AED
- Completion of Background Check (can be arranged through US Speedskating)
- Completion of Safesport (will be arranged through US Speedskating)
- Completion of W9
Contact Info
Interested ATC’s should contact Shane Domer at sdomer@usspeedskating.org
Safe Sports School Incentive
The UATA has announced that it will contribute to 50% of the application cost for the Safe Sports School Award. The Safe Sports School Award recognizes secondary school that take the crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries. Find out more and apply
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Lisa Walker Receives UHSAA Distinguished Service Award
Lisa Walker, athletic trainer at Springville High School, recently received the Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Contributor for 2011 from the Utah High School Activities Association.
In the presentation, they noted her numerous contributions to high school athletics, specifically Director of Weight Management for wrestling, Head Athletic Trainer at the 1A-5A State Wrestling Tournament since 1999, and Medical Coordinator for State Cross Country. Walker also serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Council (SMAC) for the state and is a major contact for the media regarding medical issues that involve youth. Her dedication to youth safety has also found her working to develop legislation on protection of youth athletes with head injury. It is clear Lisa Walker is very deserving of this award.