As of: 5/3/2012

• The MATA is currently experiencing technical difficulties with the Request Athletic Training Services form on the left hand side of the page. We are aware of the problem and working on it with our webpage managers.  Please send all requests for services using the following format to marylandathletictrainers@googlegroups.com
  Contact Name:
  Email:
  Phone:
  City:
  Event City:
  Salary:
  Dates:
  Services Needed:
  It will go into cue for us and we will send it out once we see it.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

• Congratulations to the New MATA Vice President Eric Hansen and Secretary Amy Magladry.

• The newest edition of the MATA Relay is posted in the documents section. A big Thank You to Kevin Domboski for another great job on the newsletter

• Information on a new continuing education opportunity can be found HERE. Registration information can be found on the flyer

• Information regarding the 2012 MATA State Business Meeting and Symposium is now available. The business meeting and symposium will be held June 8 and 9 on the campus of Stevenson University. Registration brochures and symposium information can be found by clicking HERE  

• Updated information and registration forms for the Towson Orthopedic Associates Primary Care Course has been posted in the Continuing Education Section

• Congratulations to the NATA and District 3 Award winners for 2012! NATA Hall of Fame inductees - John Lopez and Bill Tessendorf; NATA Service Award Winner - Lori Bristow, District 3 Hall of Fame Inductee - Richie Bancells; District 3 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer - John Bielawski

• Looking for information on obtaining a license to practice athletic training in the state of Maryland? Visit the NEW Applying for a Maryland License section on the left hand navigation bar.

   

• Longtime University of Maryland athletic trainer and MATA Hall of Famer JJ Bush is retiring in June after nearly 40 years of service. He was recently honored at a Maryland basketball game. The tribute video can be seen below. Please join the MATA in giving JJ a well deserved congratulations and thank you!

• to encourage and support the professional development of its members
• to provide a means for the exchange of ideas
• to work to ensure that all individuals within the state of Maryland have access to quality health care
• to provide a source of service, education and reference to its members and to the citizens of Maryland who seek the services of Athletic Trainers

• AMA recognized health care professionals
• Unique health care providers working under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitative services to patients
• Educated in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of medical conditions resulting from injury and illness
• Qualified providers of rehabilitative medicine and preventative service