January E-Blast 
The SCATA26 Program Committee is soliciting proposals for presentations at the 2026 SCATA Annual Symposium, July 16-17th, 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The educational program is designed to share evidence-based best practices with athletic trainers in the state of South Carolina and provide continuing education units to meet LLR and BOC requirements. The program is developed by invitation and review of proposal submissions.
Proposal submissions from SCATA members and nonmembers are welcome. Be sure to review the guidelines for each program format prior to submission.
Committee Reports
Secondary Schools
Mark your calendars: The SCATA Secondary Schools Workshop will be January 24th 2026 at River Bluff High School.
Late Registration 12/20/26 - 1/16/26 $35
SCATA Secondary Schools Student Workshop 2026 Agenda
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Time |
Event/Topic |
Location |
Organized By |
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8:15a – 8:55a |
Check In / Registration |
Commons Area |
SS Workshop Committee |
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9:00a – 9:10a |
Greeting / Intro |
Commons Area |
SS Workshop Committee |
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9:15a – 11:45a |
Student Symposia Rotations (25 minutes each) |
Various Rooms |
Presenter |
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*Attend All Sessions* 9:15-9:40 9:45-10:10 10:15-10:40 10:45-11:10 11:15-11:40 |
Compression Wraps |
TBD |
Winthrop University |
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Crutch Fitting & Gaits |
TBD |
Winthrop University |
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Wound Care & Splinting |
TBD |
Charleston Southern University |
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Spine Boarding |
TBD |
Charleston Southern University |
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Patellar Tendon Rehab |
TBD |
Spartanburg Regional |
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11:50a – 12:15p |
Lunch |
Cafeteria |
SS Workshop Committee |
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12:20p – 12:50p |
Athletic Training Program Options & Group Picture |
Commons Area |
College / University Faculty |
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1:00p – 3:00p |
Student Symposia Rotations (25 minutes each) |
Various Rooms |
Presenter |
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*Attend 4 of 5 Sessions* 1:00-1:25 1:30-1:55 2:00-2:25 2:30-2:55 |
Goniometry |
TBD |
University of South Carolina |
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Lower Extremity Taping |
TBD |
University of South Carolina |
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Wet Bulb |
TBD |
University of South Carolina |
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Functional Testing |
TBD |
University of South Carolina |
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Cupping |
TBD |
Spartanburg Regional |
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3:00p – 3:30p |
Relay Race, Taping Competition & Dismissal |
Cafeteria |
SS Workshop Committee |
History Committee
We continue to collect information for our Historical Archives. If you are new to South Carolina, left South Carolina, or have changed jobs, please let us know. We want to include you in our history. Everyone counts!
Have you been recognized, won an award, been acknowledged? Please let us know.
A Work History Questionnaire can be found here:
SCATA History Committee Questionnaire
To submit information for our Historical Archives, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Historical Trivia
Question: Where and when was the first National Certification Examination administered for Athletic Trainers in the United States?
Answer: Waco, Texas in August 1970.
Honors and Awards Committee
Nominations and Applications for SCATA Awards and Scholarships will open on February 15, 2026. All nomination and application materials will be available under the Honors and Awards tab on the SCATA website.
Anyone with questions may contact Dr Jim Berry at [email protected] or 843-340-6411.
SCATA BEACON
We would like to introduce our new SCATA BEACON- ACCESS student member, Bernabe Juarez from Charleston Southern!
Get Involved with SCATA BEACON
We are currently looking for SCATA members who are interested in becoming involved within the following committees:
- Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC)- Advocating for environments that cultivate and foster inclusivity for athletic trainers and athletic training students, specifically within the state of South Carolina. Diversity can be expressed in many ways, and actively engaging in the communities we serve can improve and expand the care we provide.
- ACCESS- Working to create inclusive and accessible environments for members and patients with disabilities by identifying best practices and providing training and awareness to promote equal usability for all members
- LGBTQ+- Supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and community in athletic training spaces for members, students, and patients via educational resources and advocation within South Carolina Committee involvement offers an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the state, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and help shape a professional community where all athletic trainers can thrive.
If you are interested in joining a BEACON committee or would like to learn more, please email [email protected] for more information and fill out a SCATA committee interest form.
MAATA News
The Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) has formed a Council on Practice Advancement (COPA) Task Force to evaluate the need for a COPA committee within our district. The Task Force has also been asked to determine whether a COPA committee could assist in improving communication between the district and the athletic trainers in COPA settings, as well as facilitate additional continuing education opportunities for athletic trainers.