Home

#AzSafeyInSports2020 #IsYourAthleteSafe #ATsAREhealthcare

Our Arizona athletes' safety is our number one concern and it is important to have an athletic trainer available for patient care. According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the presence of athletic trainers in the secondary schools lowers overall injury rates, improves diagnosis and return-to-play decisions, and reduces the risk for recurrent injuries.

#NowYouKnow #AreYourKidsSafe

Please visit our social media campaign page HERE.

The Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association (AzATA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 professional membership association for certified and licensed athletic trainers, and others, who support the athletic training profession in the State of Arizona.

The AzATA currently serves over 700 members in Arizona. Certified athletic trainers are recognized as allied health professionals who provide care for active individuals, and who work in a variety of settings including secondary schools, collegiate athletics, rehabilitation clinics, physician’s offices and professional sports.

The mission of the AzATA is to promote and enhance the field of athletic training as an allied health profession in its efforts and ability to service the overall health care needs of the athletic population.

COVID-19 Updates

With the recent updates of the COVID-19 virus there has been a lot of information that continues to be posted daily. The AzATA recommends following local, state, and federal guidelines pertaining to the virus. The state of Arizona and CDC pages for the Corona Virus can be found in the links listed. The AzATA also recommends that athletic trainers follow the NATA and BOC guidelines for handling the virus and how it can affect athletic trainers. Information is being updated as needed. Please make sure to read the NATA and the BOC statements regarding the virus.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board has endorsed guidelines for returning to competition in the fall. These can be found HERE, under Secondary School Committee Resources subpage, and on aiaonline.org.

The National Federation of High Schools Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has released guidance for opening up high school athletics and activities with regard to COVID-19. This document can be found HERE, under Secondary School Committee Resources subpage, and nfhs.org.

Future AzATA Symposium Dates

2021 Virtual Winter Symposium - January 23-24

Governmental Affairs Committee Updates

SB1050, the Sunrise of our continuation bill passed unanimously and Governor Ducey signed it on March 24^th. This continues licensure in its current state for 8 more years.