The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation) is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the profession of athletic training through research and education. Established in 1991, the NATA Foundation advances its mission by awarding undergraduate and graduate scholarships and by funding grants that support research in health care.

NATA Foundation Silent Auction

As you plan your time at this year’s Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, make sure you make plans to visit the NATA Foundatin Silent Auction inside NATA Connect on the trade show floor. The auction will feature a variety of items for all budgets and interests, including baseballs signed by Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler and Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers, hotel gift certificates, a football signed by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin and more. All proceeds raised from the auction will go toward funding athletic training scholarships and research grants to ensure the continued advancement of the athletic training profession.

Not joining NATA in St. Louis? you can still bid on the silent auction items from the comfort of your own home! Bids will be accepted online June 6-22 at www.biddingforgood.com/natafoundation.

NATA Foundation Block Party

Your $20 tax-deductible donation to the NATA Foundation grants you access to the hottest event in town – a block party at Laclede’s Landing! The street will be closed down so you can enjoy live entertainment from two local bands and mingle with your colleagues before the Annual Meeting begins. Plus, your Party Pass includes discounts to more than a dozen bars and shops within the historic district! The Party Pass is valid all week, so even if you can’t make the party you won’t miss out on this great opportunity to save big bucks while supporting the important work of the NATA Foundation! More info.

2012 Scholarship Recipients Announced

The NATA Foundation Scholarship Program is one of the organization’s most highly regarded programs. Through this program, the NATA Foundation awards undergraduate, master’s and doctoral scholarships. Since its inception in 1991, the NATA Foundation has awarded more than $2,000,000 in undergraduate and graduate scholarships for students of athletic training. Check out the 2012 NATA Foundation scholarship recipients.

Sport Safety International and NATA partner to offer continuing education and support the NATA Foundation

Sport Safety International, a division of the Rehberg Konin Group, has combined efforts with the NATA to offer a series of online continuing education courses focusing on the importance of sport safety and risk management.  Five courses: Pediatric Sport Safety, General Medical Management, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Sports Safety, and Concussion each contain current, evidence based information.  Each course has been peer reviewed by content experts.  Athletic trainers who successfully complete all five courses can earn up to 10 BOC CEUs.  To register for one or more of the courses, or to learn more about Sport Safety International, visit the NATA Knowledge Center or go to http://www.sportsafetyinternational.org.  A portion of the proceeds from each course benefit the NATA Foundation.