Your CATA Eblast
Has Arrived!

On February 25th in Washington, D.C.,CATA will be sending a delegation in support of HR 1846. If you are interested in attending or helping with our CT grassroots campaign, please contact Vicky Graham at vgraham7atc@yahoo.com for more information. Those attending must register with the NATA by Feb. 1st.

Hit the Hill, Washington D.C.

Volume 2 Issue 1

January 2008

This year’s theme is “Who’s Taking Care of Your Kids?”  There are a lot of activities planned for this month, so sign up and join in on promoting your profession of Athletic Training!

March is National Athletic Training Month!

Differential Diagnosis of Upper Extremity Neurological Conditions

Visit:
ctathletictrainers.org

For more upcoming registration information.

CATA Symposium
May 20th
Text Box: To remove your name from this mailing list or to submit questions or comments, contact CATA@sacredheart.edu

March 26th is Hit the Hill Day in Hartford, CT. Once again we will be offering health screenings and educating the legislators about the profession of Athletic Training.  The CATA will also be working with the American Heart Association to lobby State Legislators on the need for an AED in every CT high School. For more information contact Anita Eisenhauer at Anita.Eisenhauer@ctathletictrainers.org

March Madness hits again!  Join the Committee on Revenue as they offer an educational look at what is involved in the profession of Athletic Training to high school students interested in becoming an Athletic Trainer.  For more information contact:

Eleni Diakogeorgiou
Eleni.Diakogeorgiou@selectmedicalcorp.com

Dates:
March 15th – at UCONN
March 22nd – at Berlin High School

March Madness

Applications for CATA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships are available at:
www.ctathletictrainers.org

Jack Cramer Scholarship
There is a new scholarship for high school seniors who plan a career in athletic training in the secondary school setting.  For information and an application form, please log on to http://www.nata.org/cramerscholarship/index.htm.  For more information, contact SSATC staff Russell Lowe at russl@nata.org.

CCUATC
The CUATC is now accepting nominations for its three national committee awards:

Scholarships & Awards

This year, the process of nominating and voting for CATA Executive Council members will be paperless.  Your nominations will be accepted online beginning January 28, 2008 for the positions of CATA President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board of Directors (3 seats). Make sure you check your e-mail as the link taking you to the nominations site will be sent out within the next few days. 

Hit the Hill, Hartford

Date: 
March 13, 2008
Time: 
6 PM to 9 PM
Location: 
Gilman Auditorium, Conklin building
Price: 
$30.00 for professionals
$20.00 for students
Make payable to:
CCMC FPP

The Throwing Athlete

Hosted by:
Elite Sports Medicine (CCMC) and Select Physical Therapy (formerly Healthsouth) 

For more information contact:
Eleni Diakogeorgiou
Eleni.Diakogeorgiou@selectmedicalcorp.com
Kevin Fitzsimmons
kfitzsimmons@ccmckids.org

CATA Elections Online!

College Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year
Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer Award
Above and Beyond Award

Winners for each award will be named in all of the following categories: Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior/Community Colleges. Please log in to the Members Only section and visit http://www.nata.org/members1/committees/cuatc/award_criteria.cfm for criteria and to access the nomination form.