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📣 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 OATA Symposium & State Meeting! 📅 May 15–16, 2026 📍 Independence, Ohio ✨ Early Reg Ends: May 11 Top Golf | HOF Banquet | Social & Raffle | Guardians vs Reds 🔗 Register: conftrac.com/#/registration… 🏨 Hotel: hilton.com/en/attend-my-e…

Black History Month is a time to reflect, learn, and uplift. We celebrate the lasting impact of Black leaders, clinicians, and advocates who continue to shape the future of athletic training and sports medicine.

📝 Evaluation Criteria: • Creativity & originality • Thoughtfulness and clarity of the DEI message • Relevance to athletic training and fostering inclusivity 📆 Contest Dates: February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026

📌 Submission Details: • Use #OHDiversityInAT to enter • Tag the official OATA social media page • Videos may be created solo or with up to 3 peers

📣 What it is: A social media contest for collegiate students to creatively share videos focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in athletic training. 👇 How to enter below

CALL FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS OATA Research & Grants Committee is accepting abstracts for the 2026 OATA Annual Meeting. 🗓 Deadline: March 9, 2026 🔬 Original Research | Case Reports | CATs Submit via Members Area: oata.org/index.php

💥 Big things ahead for OATA! The EC met this past weekend for our officer transition meeting and we’re energized by the ideas shared. Huge thank-you to Ryan Weible for your leadership as President. Meet the new EC 👇 🔗 oata.org/board

📣 OATA Family Scholarship Apply by Dec 1 for a $2,000 award! Eligibility: • Child of an OATA member (5+ yrs) • In 2nd year of post–HS education • No BS/BA completed • Nominated by OATA member • 3.0+ GPA More info 👉 oata.org/Awards_Descrip…

📣 OATA AT Student Scholarship Apply by Dec 1 for a $2,000 award! Eligibility: • Enrolled in an Ohio CAATE AT program • Plan to become an Ohio Licensed AT • OATA member, 3.3+ GPA • Sponsored by an Ohio AT Details 👉 oata.org/Awards_Descrip…

Apply today for the Tony Ortiz Scholarship For Diversity & Inclusion! $2,000 Scholarship for students enrolled in CAATE Accredited Program in Ohio Apply by December 1st!! Written and Video submissions accepted More information at oata.org/Awards_Descrip…

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Athletic trainers are proud to stand alongside and support athletes of every background, today and every day. #HispanicHeritageMonth #OATA #AthleticTraining

💜💚 It’s okay to not be okay. This #SuicidePrevention Month, remember you’re not alone — reach out for help. 📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 📞 Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 / text START to 678-678 📞 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #ATsCare

It’s officially OATA election season. This year we will be voting for President-Elect and Secretary. Learn more about the candidates: docs.google.com/presentation/d… Cast your vote: oata.org/survey.php?id=… Ballots open through Sept 30th and results will be shared by mid Oct.

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As Pride Month wraps up, remember: inclusion isn’t just seasonal. Let’s continue to support, advocate, and elevate LGBTQ+ voices in athletic training all year long. Thanks for showing up with us. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #OATA #PrideEveryDay #LGBTQinHealthcare

Wondering how to make your athletic training space more inclusive? Start here: 🏳️‍🌈 Post a pride flag or Safe Space sticker 🗣️Introduce yourself with pronouns 📕Take LGBTQ+ competency training 📎Review your policies for gender inclusion It’s not just what you say. It’s what you do!

1 in 5 Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+ 🌈 LGBTQ+ youth are just as likely to play sports—but twice as likely to drop out due to unwelcoming environments. Athletic trainers can change that. Let’s lead with pride and make every training room a safe space. #PrideMonth #OATA