Association Meetings/Events

If you missed the first meeting and would still like to become a member of BATA for the 2012-13 school year, membership dues and applications can still be turned in. Please return an application along with your dues to an executive member of BATA as soon as possible.
BATA Membership Application

The National Athletic Training Student Challenge is beginning again this year. The goal is to provide an avenue for athletic trainig students to actively support the NATA Research & Education Foundation, while engaging with other schools in a "friendly competition."
NATA Student Challenge

The National Athletic Training Student Committee Video Contest is underway again! It is available for any entry-level Athletic Training Program to promote the field of Athletic Training. If you would like to try and capture the heart of the profession on film, find more information here!

NATSC Video Contest

Meeting Updates

Kim Moncel - 10/01/2012
See Megan for video of talk

Terry Wallen - 11/8/12

See Heidi for information from talk

Upcoming Events:

BATA Ugly Sweater Party

December 15, 2012 (possible to change)

7:00 PM

Wear your ugliest sweater and bring a white elephant gift!!

$12 for 2 games, shoes, pizza, and pop

NATA hotel reservations are currently open for Las Vegas from June 24-27, 2013. Get your reservations in early!

NATA Annual Meeting

MATA student symposium will be held at Gustavus Aldophus College in St. Peter, MN on February 10, 2013.

Think about if you would like to be on the quiz bowl team! Check out all the fun from last year at Minnesota State Univeristy-Mankato!

MATA Student Symposium 2012

GLATA annual meeting will be March 12-16 in Wheeling, IL. It will be at the Westin Chicago North Shore. Reservations cannot be made through here yet, so more information will be given at a later notice.
GLATA Annual Meeting

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Bulldog Athletic Training Association

Your Executive Committee:

President- Nick Rardin

Vice President- Alyx Teske

President-Elect- Kasey Raph

Secretary- Heidi Duong

Treasurer- Lori Christie

Sophomore Rep.- Emily Richardson

BATA Mission

The purpose of the Bulldog Athletic Training Association (BATA) is the advancement, encouragement, and improvement of the UMD Student Athletic Trainers through: various education opportunities, exposure to the field of Athletic Training, and promotion of good fellowship among all members of the organization. Through these objectives, the organization will work to promote a better working relationship among those interested in the Athletic Training Major, those enrolled in the Athletic Training Major, and Certified Athletic Trainers

For more information about BATA, please contact Nick Rardin or email us at bata@d.umn.edu.

 ATEP Student of the Month

3rd Year - Stephanie Ebel

November 2012

                          2nd Year - Kasey Raph

                                October 2012

                          3rd Year - Heidi Duong

                                September 2012