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SWATA 2025 Post Symposium Recap & Highlights: Thank you to our members, presenters, students, & partners for making #SWATA2025 a success & helping us continue to lead, serve, & elevATe the AT profession! events.swata.org/SWATA/19-2024S…

Know someone making a difference in athletic training? Nominate them for the 2026 SWATA elections. Positions open: • Vice President • District Secretary • Arkansas State Representative Texas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/mb36mDHxdaHug7… Arkansas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/uddX4a1XWDanQH… 📅 Nominations close March 21st!

Be sure to join us this Sunday, March 22nd for the SWATA Virtual Social from 4pm-5pm!! ⏰⏰📆📆

⏰ Final week! SWATA nominations close March 21st! Nominations are now open for: • Vice President • District Secretary • Arkansas State Representative Texas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/mb36mDHxdaHug7… Arkansas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/uddX4a1XWDanQH… Know someone who should serve? Nominate them today.

SWATA Call for Abstracts - There's still time! Deadline: April 3, 2026 (11:59 PM – time of receipt) Submit your application + cover page + 1-page structured abstract as ONE file to brendonm@uark.edu Must present in July. Lead authors need an NPI. Questions: brendonm@uark.edu

Shout out to all of our SWATA ATs serving communities across Texas & Arkansas protecting athletes, workers, students, & active individuals. Your work strengthens health, safety, & performance. Dedicated professionals providing Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

Athletic trainers are highly trained health care professionals. Through accredited education, clinical experience, & continuing education, ATs remain prepared to provide evidence-based care. Knowledge that protects patients. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

Athletic trainers provide care in many settings. Schools Colleges Clinics Workplaces Industrial Military Professional sports No matter the setting, the mission is the same: patient safety and quality care. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

Leadership starts with members willing to serve. Nominations are now open for: • Vice President • District Secretary • Arkansas State Representative Texas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/mb36mDHxdaHug7… Arkansas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/uddX4a1XWDanQH… 📅 Nominations close March 21st! Consider nominating a colleague or yourself.

Athletic trainers work alongside physicians and other health care professionals to deliver the best possible care. Team-based care strengthens patient outcomes. Working together for better health. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

Recovery is more than returning to play...it's returning to health. Athletic trainers guide patients through rehabilitation, helping restore strength, function, and confidence. Recovery supported by expertise. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

Athletic trainers are trained to respond when emergencies happen. From sudden cardiac arrest to spine injuries, ATs are prepared to act when seconds matter. Prepared. Present. Professional. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA26

SSATC is currently seeking nominations for our AT Advocate Award. This award recognizes an entity that has been a champion in securing ATs in the secondary school setting&improving public awareness of the profession. Email ssatc.nata@gmail.com or your district SSATC rep by 3/31

Athletic trainers help prevent injuries before they happen. Through screening, education, and risk management, ATs work every day to keep patients safe and active. Prevention is health care. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #SWATA #CareYouCanCountOn

Do you know an amazing athletic trainer who deserves this gear and more? Perry Weather is hosting their 4th annual AT Excellence Awards and we need your help with nominating ATs: perryweather.com/athletic-train… We are looking for ATs who go above and beyond every single day. The winners will receive $2,000 to donate to a sports medicine scholarship fund, @Hyperice compression gear, Polar Life Pods from @PolarProducts , @NSportsmed bags, and more! Weather preparedness and student athlete safety wouldn’t be possible without our athletic trainers. This is our opportunity to recognize them. The winners will be announced on April 15th, 2026. Read about last year’s winner: perryweather.com/athletic-train… #ATExcellenceAwards #PerryWeather #athletictrainer

🚨 SWATA Call for Abstracts 🚨 Deadline: April 3, 2026 (11:59 PM – time of receipt) Submit your application + cover page + 1-page structured abstract as ONE file to brendonm@uark.edu Must present in July. Lead authors need an NPI. Questions: brendonm@uark.edu

🗳️ SWATA 2026 nominations are now OPEN! Step forward or nominate a colleague to serve our profession. Nominations are now open for: • Vice President • District Secretary • Arkansas State Representative Texas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/mb36mDHxdaHug7… Arkansas Member Nomination Link: forms.gle/uddX4a1XWDanQH… Nominations close March 21st! Get involved. Help lead the future of SWATA.

🗳️ SWATA 2026 Election Timeline 📌 Mar 8 - Nominations Open 📌 Mar 21 - Nominations Close 📌 Apr 8 - Elections Open 📌 Apr 22 - Elections Close Members: step forward, nominate a colleague, and be sure to vote!

Athletic trainers are on the front line of patient safety. From heat illness prevention to emergency action plans, ATs are prepared to respond when it matters most. That’s not sidelines. That’s health care. Care You Can Count On. #NATM2026 #advocATe #greAT

8th Annual Athletic Training Student Olympics was a huge success! Shoutout @GHSTrainers — especially @HennesseyChad, @Momma_Deaux , & staff — for putting together such a great event. Y’all rock & we appreciate all the work that goes into making this possible! #NATM2026

🚨 SWATA Call for Abstracts 🚨 Deadline: April 3, 2026 (11:59 PM – time of receipt) Submit your application + cover page + 1-page structured abstract as ONE file to brendonm@uark.edu Must present in July. Lead authors need an NPI. Questions: brendonm@uark.edu