Public Relations

Mission Statement: 

The Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, along with the National Athletic Trainers Association, has committed to increasing the public's awareness and understanding of certified athletic trainers, and the value which they possess in various work environments. 

Kevin Margarucci, Chair, Public Relations Committee

Seeking Regional Representatives

2008 National Athletic Training Month Update

News from around Colorado...

The Training Room in Durango is a team of athletic trainers and personal trainers dedicated to improving the performance and health of regional athletes.  The following press release explains how The Training Room teamed up to join Mercy Regional Medical Center.

http://www.mercydurango.org/srvcsnonclinical/PressReleases/release050108.html

The Public Relations Committee is seeking regional representatives throughout the state.  The regional reps will be responsible for reporting any newsworthy events involving ATCs in your area to the Committee Chair.  See the Chart below for the regional make-ups.  If you are interested in one of these positions please contact Kevin Margarucci, CATA Public Relations Committee Chair. 

The regions were divided by counties according to CATA member population.

Region 1:    OPEN                                    Region 5:   OPEN

Boulder                  Jefferson                       Mesa                    Gunnison

Gilpin                  Arapahoe                      Delta                    Lake

Clear Creek        Adams                          Montrose             Chaffee

Denver                    Broomfield

Region 2:    Piper Thompson                     Region 6:  Chad Smidt

Park                     El Paso                          Larimer               Sedgwick

Teller                   Lincoln                           Weld                     Phillips

Douglas                Kit Carson                    Morgan                Yuma

Elbert                   Cheyenne                       Logan                  Washington

Region 3:   James Paul                              Region 7:  Jeff Stotts

Fremont                  Crowley                               San Miguel          Hinsdale

Custer                 Otero                             Ouray                   Mineral

Costilla                Kiowa                            Dolores                Rio Grande

Huerfano             Bent                               San Juan              Conejos

Las Animas         Prowers                         Montezuma          Alamosa

Pueblo                     Baca                              La Plata               Saguache

                                                                   Archuleta

Region 4:  Karen Jarchow

Moffat                 Summit

Rio Blanco          Grand

Garfield                  Jackson

Eagle                   Routt

Pitkin

2008 National Athletic Training Month Events:

Governor Bill Ritter signed an Honorary Proclamation declaring March as National Athletic Training Month in the state of Colorado.

The 2008 “Excellence in High School Athletic Training” award was given to four high schools in Colorado on March 29^th.  Jim Gillen, Head ATC Denver Nuggets, and Kroenke Sports Charities recognized these outstanding high school athletic training programs in conjunction with National Athletic Training Month. The award, now in its 5^th year, had two winning schools and two runner-up schools.  The winning schools each received $2000 for their athletic training programs and the runners-up received $500.  The award was presented in a pre-game ceremony at center court.

Winners:              Larry Franca, Dakota Ridge High School

                             John Salvatore, Fountain Fort Carson High School

Runners-Up:       Marni Barton, Glenwood Springs High School

                             Shaun Carmody, Cheyenne Mountain High School

Two student athletic trainer awards were also given by the Denver Nuggets.  Rachel Bowers, Widefield High School, and Krista Dominguez, Grand Junction High School were the recipients.

The student athletic trainer awards will allow the students to attend a student athletic training camp this summer.

During the Nuggets game, athletic trainers were on hand at the Pepsi Center educating the public about the profession of athletic training with interactive quiz games and conversations.  Attendees who participated were rewarded with CATA merchandise give-aways.

A special thanks to Jim Gillen, Kroenke Sports and the Denver Nuggets for making this a successful night and event for National Athletic Training Month.

Please send all questions and comments to: Kelly Brick, ATC, Webmaster