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2012 NHATA Student Symposium Date Announced

January 28th, 2012 - The NHATA sponsored Athletic Training Student Symposium will be held at Keene State College this year on Sunday, April 1. Students from all four of the accredited programs in NH will be in attendance and presenting.

New Hampshire Athletic Training Licencure Update

HB 446 Fails to Pass NH House Vote

January 5th, 2012 - Legislation HB 446) asking for the specific repeal of AT licensure, along with that of other professions has failed to pass out of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

From our lobbyist: "The [NH] House [of Representatives] had a lengthy and heated debate today on HB 446. The motion of Ought to Pass as amended FAILED 135-195. The motion to kill the bill PASSED 214-116".

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This means that licensure for athletic training services has been retained. Thank you to all of the NHATA members who took the time to contact their representatives.

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A Call for Nominations

Position of NHATA President

January 3rd, 2012 - The NHATA executive board position of President is open for nomination. Effective in May of this year current President Liesl Lindley will be stepping down from the office of President for the NHATA.

At present, there is no one serving in the capacity as President-elect. This means that if someone who is willing to serve does not step forward prior to the May meeting, the NHATA will become a defunct organization without a serving leader. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) to serve, please contact either Liesl or NHATA secretary Nora Beltz with your nomination.