Athletic Training Student Challenge

Actively Supporting The NATA Research & Education Foundation!

Are you interested in finding that perfect activity for your athletic training student organization while being a part of a grassroots fundraising effort? Participate in the 2012 Athletic Training Student Challenge and support the NATA Foundation by raising money for research and educational pursuits. Last year college and university student organizations raised MORE THAN $7,400 for the Foundation.

Goal of the Program

The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for athletic training students to actively support the NATA Foundation and to raise money for athletic training research.

What is the Concept

All athletic training student groups at individual institutions are invited to compete. Program directors will issue the challenge to their respective student leaders. Student groups will then organize and implement campaigns during the Spring 2012 semester. The money raised from this initiative will go to the unrestricted accounts of the NATA Foundation.

The Rules

1. Any group representing students enrolled in an athletic training education program is eligible to participate.

2. Each group must conduct fundraising programs that operate within the rules established by its sponsoring institution.

3. Groups must complete and submit a non-binding “Intent to Participate Form” by February 28, 2012. The sooner you submit, the sooner you may begin raising funds!

4. Donations to the NATA Foundation on behalf of an institution’s entry for the challenge may be submitted multiple times during the challenge period from October 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012. A “Donation Submission Form” must accompany each group of contributions/checks mailed to the NATA Foundation.

5. Any “Donation Submission Form” received at the NATA Foundation office after April 30, 2012 will not be counted toward the 2011-2012 Athletic Training Student Challenge, but may be counted for the next year’s competition.

6. Winners will be notified in early May 2012.

7. In the event of a tie, a random drawing will be used to determine the institution that will receive the free registrations. All winning institutions will be recognized in appropriate ceremonies and publications.

How Do the Students Benefit?

The winning TEAM will have ITS picture published in AN UPCOMING ISSUE OF the NATA News. The school will also receive recognition at the 2012 NATA Annual Meeting during the Pinky Newell Scholarship Breakfast. The winner will also receive a commemorative plaque AND four (4) complimentary conference registrations to any state, district or national athletic training meetings for student members of the NATA, not to exceed $500 total for the group.

Additionally, the school with the highest contribution for a first-time participant will be recognized and presented with a plaque at the 2012 Pinky Newell Scholarship breakfast.

Getting Started!

Please review, complete and submit the Intent To Participate Form. The sooner you submit, the sooner you may begin raising funds!

A Donation Submission Form must be subsequently completed and mailed periodically along with groups of contributions/checks secured by your group.

Thanks again for your consideration! Please contact Holly with any questions.

Holly McCauley
Development Coordinator
NATA Research & Education Foundation
2952 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75247
Phone: 972.532.8831
Email: hollym@nata.org

Athletic Training Student Challenge