PAATS 6th Annual Symposium
February 21-22, 2025
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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Friday February 21, 2025
7:00 AM
Breakfast
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7:45 AM
Welcome Message
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8:00 – 10:00 AM
Educational Programming
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10:00 – 10:45 AM
Morning Break
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10:45 – 11:45 AM
Using Return on Investment Data to Support Development of a Performing Arts Medicine Practice - Kevin Brown & Amanda Donahue (Presented by PAATS & ATPPS)
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
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1:00 – 2:00 PM
Educational Programming
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2:00 – 3:00 PM
Building Partnerships for Clinical Education in the Performing Arts Setting (Presented by PAATS & AATE)
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3:00 – 3:45 PM
Afternoon Break
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3:45 – 5:00 PM
Educational Programming
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Evening - PAATS Social Event
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Saturday February 22, 2025
7:00 AM
Breakfast
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8:00 – 9:30 AM
Educational Programming
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10:15 – 10:45 AM
PAATS Business Meeting
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10:45 – 11:45 AM
Keynote Address - Amy Lafko (Presented by ATPPS)
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11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Educational Programming
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12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Put Your Best Foot Forward: Prevention, Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Foot and Ankle Injuries Common in the Performing Arts - Meg Schneider, Karen Kubicina & Gail Ayotte (Presented by PAATS & ATPPS)
2:15 – 2:45 PM
Afternoon Break
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2:45 – 5:00 PM
Educational Programming
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8:00 PM Louisville Ballet Choreographer’s Showcase ($35)
Tickets are limited and available on a first come-first serve basis at the time of registration.
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*Schedule subject to change*
REGISTRATION FEES
PAATS Professional Member
Early Bird (9/15 - 10/14) $200
Regular (10/15 - 1/14) $225
Late (1/15 - On Site) $250
Professional Non-Member
Early Bird (9/15 - 10/14) $250
Regular (10/15 - 1/14) $275
Late (1/15 - On Site) $300
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Student
Early Bird (9/15 - 10/14) $50
Regular (10/15 - 1/14) $50
Late (1/15 - On Site) $50
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Louisville Ballet Choreographer’s Showcase Tickets are available for $35. There are limited tickets available for purchase on first come-first serve basis at the time of registration.
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PAATS NON MEMBER REGISTRATION
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Members must log in and register through the MEMBERS PAGE to receive discounted registration.
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Still need to join? Become a member here!
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Non PAATS Member Registration
Want to register as a non PAATS member? Register below!
Please note: This is a 2-part registration. Once you complete your payment, you will be automatically directed to a registration form. Please wait for this redirect to complete your registration. Both payment AND the registration form must be completed in order to be registered successfully. If you are not automatically directed to the registration form, please let us know at paatsoc@gmail.com.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Director Level Sponsors
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Principal Level Sponsor
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Ensemble Level Sponsor
TRAVEL
Conference Center
320 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202
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Hotel
Hyatt Regency Louisville
ATPPS Block Rate: $189/night
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Closest Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
600 Terminal Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
5.9 miles (9-minute drive) to the Hyatt Regency Louisville
(Conference HQ)
Ground Transportation
Ride Share (Uber/Lyft)
Make your visit to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport a little easier by using a ride share service. Uber and Lyft services are available from the airport to your selected destination. When using these services for pick-up, exit the terminal on the west side of baggage claim.
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For pick-ups: head to the west side of baggage claim and exit out the side doors.
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For drop-offs: request a ride as usual and be dropped off at the upper or lower levels of the terminal.
Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels in Louisville are conveniently located near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Many provide courtesy vans to-and-from the airport.
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All hotel courtesy vans will pick up their guests in the Commercial Ground Transportation Lot located on baggage claim level, on the west side of the terminal.
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There are no shuttles to the Hyatt Regency Louisville.
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Call for Abstracts
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Abstract Submission Information
Deadline Extended to Friday September 20, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET
Although any topic will be considered for presentation, the 2025 PAATS Symposium will focus on exploring a diverse array of themes and topics crucial to athletic training and performing arts settings. We invite abstract submissions addressing but not limited to:
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Innovative practices within specific athletic training domains
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Interdisciplinary collaboration strategies (e.g., mental health, strength and conditioning, public health, nutrition)
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Advancements in research, technology, and evidence-based practices
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Practice Pearls in specialty settings such as Circus Arts, Marching Arts, and more
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Effective leadership principles
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Clinical Skills With Learning Lab
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Leadership / Administrative Skills
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Practice Advancement / Program Development Skills
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