NATA Foundation Booth

Visit our booth for an exciting opportunity to discover the impactful work the NATA Research & Education Foundation is doing for the athletic training profession! Grab your exclusive Level Up pins, Circle of Champion pins, and learn more about our programs. Don't miss out on this chance to connect and grow with us!

Fundraising Event

ParTee for ATs at Topgolf – An Evening of Fun and Fundraising!
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, June 24

Get ready for an unforgettable night of food, drinks, and high-tech golf games – all while supporting a great cause! Join the NATA Research & Education Foundation for ParTee for ATs at Topgolf Orlando, where fun is guaranteed, whether you're a seasoned golfer or a first-time club holder. No golf experience is needed – just bring your friends, your enthusiasm, and get ready for 3 hours of non-stop excitement.

Why should you attend?

3 Hours of Fun: Experience over a dozen exciting golf games, perfect for all skill levels!
Food & Drinks: Enjoy a variety of delicious food options and an open bar featuring beer and wine.
Exciting Contests: Compete in a TopContender tournament, try to “Beat the PGA Pro” in the long-drive contest, and participate in fun fundraising games.
Support a Worthy Cause: All proceeds go to the NATA Foundation, helping advance the profession of athletic training.

Important Information:

Limited Tickets Available: Don’t wait! Tickets are going fast and must be purchased by June 15. Be sure to grab yours when registering for NATA 2025.
Why You Shouldn't Miss It: Not only is it a great time, but it’s an opportunity to network, have fun, and support the future of athletic training.

For more information, visit the NATA Foundation website.

Program Info

Free Communications Presentations

The Free Communications Program is a platform where athletic trainers have the opportunity to present their research and clinical case studies for the first time during the NATA Convention. With over 9,000 oral and poster presentations to date, this program showcases the latest research in athletic training. Abstracts selected by the Free Communications Committee are published in the supplement to the Journal of Athletic Training and are featured at the NATA Convention through engaging rapid fire or poster presentations. Be sure to check out the session schedule in the app for these exciting presentations!

Pinky Newell Scholarship and Student Leadership Reception Sponsored by NBA

3 to 3:45 p.m. EST Thursday, June 26

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect and celebrate at the Pinky Newell Scholarship and Student Leadership Reception, hosted by the NATA Research & Education Foundation. This premier networking event honors the NATA Foundation’s scholarship recipients, Deloss Brubaker Awardees for Student Writing, and NATA Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award recipients. This reception promises an unforgettable time of recognition and connection. Secure your spot when registering for NATA 2025—or add it to your existing registration. Sign up now and be part of this special celebration!

NATA Foundation Mentor Meetup

2 to 4 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 25

Be part of the NATA Foundation’s Mentor Meetup, a unique gathering for participants of our 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Mentorship Programs! This engaging event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, share goals and accomplishments, and build meaningful professional relationships. Celebrate collaboration, advocacy, and mentorship as you network with fellow participants and AT leaders and strengthen your ties within the athletic training community.

Advanced registration is required. Event and registration details can be found on the NATA Foundation website.

NATA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Presentation

12:45 to 2:45 p.m. EST Thursday, June 26

Join us at the NATA Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Presentation to engage with groundbreaking research and celebrate the achievements of the NATA Foundation’s award recipients. This session offers athletic trainers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research from leading health care professionals and to hear presentations from esteemed athletic training speakers. Don’t miss out on this dynamic exchange of knowledge, featuring presentations from top representatives of organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Additionally, we’ll be celebrating the NATA Foundation’s 2025 research award recipients and Free Communications awards—an event you won’t want to miss!

Get In Touch

972.532.8897

membership@nata.org

NATA
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