2026 Annual SCATA Student Symposium

July 15 - July 17, 2026

Columbia, South Carolina

2026 Annual SCATA Symposium will offer a variety of topics across the two day meeting and day of pre-conference learning opportunities. Participants will be encouraged to attend the educational sessions that best meet their clinical settings and individual continuing education goals. All domains of athletic training practice will be covered through various lectures, case presentations, breakout discussions, and hands-on clinical lab sessions.

Target Audience

This conference is intended for students enrolled in athletic training education programs. This conference also provides designated continuing education units required to maintain LLR certification in the state of South Carolina.

Symposium Registration

2026 Symposium Events

SCATA Golf Tournament  Will be offered as a separate event registration. Registration is listed under Events tab.

Welcome Reception is Wednesday, July 15th, and is included with attendee registration. Please RSVP during registration.

SCATA Honors and Awards  will be Thursday, July 16th at 5:15-6pm. Please join us in celebrating this years award winners. All registered attendees are invited to attend.

SCATA Casino Night - Returns! For many years, Casino Night was a SCATA favorite, featuring Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em, and Craps. We’re excited to bring this tradition back for another great night of entertainment and connection. Join us Thursday, July 16th from 8-11pm.

Refund 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 7, 2026) weeks prior to the first date of the Event will receive a 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.

Continuing Education Credits

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. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.