Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association

The Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association (CATA) strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health professions.

Announcements

CATA Hit The Hill Day 2010 - March 17

Join us in Hartford on March 17 for the CATA’s annual “Hit the Hill Day.” This year we will be meeting with legislators to discuss concussion management legislation. This is an important day to join your colleagues and get to know your legislators. We are partnering with the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut (BIAC) this year to advocate for the concussion bill.

When: March 17, 2010
Where: Legislative Office Building (LOB), 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford
2nd floor atrium
Time: Register between 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Legislative briefing: 9:30 a.m.
See legislators: 10 a.m. - noon

Click Here to see how you can participate!!
CATA Partners with BIAC During Brain Injury Awareness Month

The CATA is pleased to partner with the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut (BIAC) during March, which is Brain Injury Awareness Month and National Athletic Training Month. This is a timely collaboration as CATA is currently working with legislators on a bill related to concussion management in high schools. The CATA and BIAC will team up at the Legislative Office Building on March 17, for a day of legislative action centered around CATA's annual "Hit the Hill Day" lobby event that morning, to be followed by a legislative lunch sponsored by BIAC. Click here for more information.
Youth Sports Safety in America Demands Action!!

Please visit the Alliance to Address Youth Sports Safety in America web site for information about youth sports injuries and the NATA's role in spearheading a call to action to raise awareness, advance legislation and improve medical care for young athletes across the U.S.
CATA GAC Chair Doug Bowie Interviewed on Fox 61

When In Doubt, Sit It Out! Watch Doug Bowie comment on concussions and show support of the proposed legislation right here
CATA Supporting Proposed Concussion Legislation

Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Chair of the Education Committee Thomas Gaffey (D-Meriden, Middletown) announced a legislative proposal aimed at protecting student-athletes from the effects of concussions. “As parents, doctors, and educators learn more about the dangers of concussions, there is increasing momentum to take action,” said Sen. Looney. “Last year, two states passed legislation that will help protect student-athletes and create a standard of safety for all coaches and players. It is my hope that Connecticut will soon follow suit.” Click Here to read the full article