2026 Annual SCATA Symposium
Symposium Highlights
Welcome to the 2026 Annual SCATA Symposium, Columbia, South Carolina, July 15th - July 17th, 2026. This year's symposium will feature pre con mass causality event training, educational sessions, student education track, networking events, honors and awards ceremony, and LLR educational credits. Registration will open May 1st, offering early bird pricing until June 1st, 2026.
Pre con Education
"The Athletic Trainer Response: A Mass Casualty Incident"
Student Symposium: The SCATA Student Program offers engaging educational and professional development opportunities designed to support students at every stage. Featured sessions will explore topics such as abdominal trauma management and the transition to clinical practice, alongside the always-popular Student Quiz Bowl. Students also can connect with professionals during the Preceptor's Breakfast, creating a valuable networking experience focused on guidance, career pathways, and preceptor relationships.
LLR Educational Sessions: LLR education sessions will be offered both Thursday and Friday. Topics will include: The UCL: Small Ligament, Big Problems presented by Robert, MacDonell, MD and More Than Temperature: Identifying CNS Dysfunction in Exertional Heat Stroke Cases, presented by Susan Yeargin PhD, ATC. LLR education sessions will use QR code quiz and sign in to generate LLR continuing education course card. *Note: 2026 is a reporting year for LLR and a two (2) credits are required to be submitted with licensure renewal information.
Continuing Education: Credits will be generated at the completion of the course quiz using a QR code system. Athletic trainers will be responsible for knowledge content and receiving a passing score on quizzes for lectures and sessions they attend and report as BOC continuing education credits. Athletic trainers are responsible for maintaining records of quizzes and certificates for the required time incase of BOC audit.
Welcome Reception
Old Chicago Pizza
802 Gervais Street
Honors and Awards Ceremony
SCATA SOCIAL
SCATA Shoe Drive
Symposium Information
Symposium Registration
|
2026 |
Early Bird 5/1-6/1 |
Regular 6/2 -6/30 |
Onsite/late 7/1-7/17 |
|
Student (Non Certified) |
$100 | $100 | $125 |
|
SCATA member |
$185 | $225 | $250 |
|
Non SCATA member |
$245 | $285 | $310 |
|
Retired SCATA member |
$100 | $125 | $150 |
|
MAATA Member |
Code Required |
Code Required |
Code Required |
Payment (check) should be received by SCATA treasurer by the end of each registration period to receive pricing as advertised. Payment received after each price phase may be subjected to the up charge of the current pricing available.
Check payment should be processed and sent to: 200 Irene Way, Lexington, SC 29072
Convention Center Parking
Complimentary parking is available at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) on a first come, first serve basis. The Park Street Garage located directly across the street from facility is $2 for the first hour and $1 for every hour after that up to $10 for the day. The Park Street Garage accepts cash, credit card, and NFC payments ( credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).
Hotel Information
Hotel Room Block is available at Hilton Columbia Center. Book via link below and use group code:92G
Rates are 2 Q bed, $159, available until June 15th. Please call for accessible room needs.
Hotel Room Block is available at Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District. Book via link below and use group code: 91H
Rates are 2 Q bed, $156.06 or 1 K bed, $156.06 available until June 15th. Please call for accessible room needs.
Symposium Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be made in writing by email to the SCATA Treasurer ([email protected]). All cancellations prior to 6 weeks to the first date (May 30, 2026) of the Event will be refunded in full minus 10% for processing/accounting procedures. Cancellations occurring within 2 (June 30, 2026) and 6 (June 07, 2026) weeks prior to the first date of the Event will receive 50% refund, minus 10% for processing/accounting procedures. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks of the first date of the Event.
CEU/BOC Information
South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association (BOC AP#: P322) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 12.5 Category A hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
