South Australian Sports Medicine Association

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The SA Sports Medicine Association has been the leading organisation in South Australia dedicated to providing the sport, physical activity and recreation community with expert information, training and advice for over sixty years.

Through our multidisciplinary membership we provide advice on a diverse range of sport and exercise medicine issues. In the areas of prevention, management and education SASMA strives to excel.

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Event Id	Event Name	Event Start Date	Event Start Time	Event End Time	Event Venue	Booking URL	Public Booking Form Header


1810	Knee Injuries: Initial Management, Return to Play & Referrals	Wednesday December 4 2024	18:30	20:30	SA Athletics Stadium Function Room	Register Now	Inviting the SA Sports Medicine Community to join us this December for a Sports Trainers Education Evening. Focusing on Knee Injuries, discussion will include initial management, return to play and referral pathways. Presented by SASMA Members, Dr Luke Mooney (Orthopaedic Surgeon) and Chris Hampel (Sports Physiotherapist). DATE: Wednesday December 4th, 2024 TIMES: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (approx.), exact times will be confirmed closer to the event. VENUE: SA Athletics Stadium Function Room / Marjorie Jackson Nelson Dr, Mile End, SA 5031 COST: SASMA Accredited Trainer $20 / Non-Member $50
1812	CONCUSSION WORKSHOP / Hope Valley Netball Club	Wednesday December 11 2024	19:00	21:00	Highbury Hotel (upstairs)	Register Now	The SA Sports Medicine Association, with the support of the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing are bringing important Concussion Education to the sporting community in 2024. Register below for this community workshop to hear the latest advice on the *invisible injury,* recognising the signs and symptoms, and understand the role we ALL have in managing Concussion in community sport. DATE: Wednesday December 11th TIMES: 7:00pm - 9:00pm VENUE: Highbury Hotel, 1017 Lower North East Road, Highbury SA (upstairs) TICKETS: This event is exclusive to the Hope Valley Netball Club
1817	METRO / Advanced Taping Course	Wednesday December 11 2024	18:30	21:00	Adelaide Super-Drome	Register Now	Inviting all sports trainers to join us for an Advanced Taping Course this November running in Metro Adelaide. This practical workshop is great for trainers to learn new skills before the 2025 seasons commence! Presented by Vinnie Del Bono - Head Trainer, Adelaide Football Club. Includes a variety of upper and lower limb taping; Pending time restrictions and attendee preferences, the following may vary. UPPER LIMB / Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, AC Joint LOWER LIMB / Planter Fasciitis & Arch Support, Medial/Lateral Knee, Advanced Ankle DATE: Wednesday 11th December 2024 TIMES: 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start, the evening should conclude by 8:30pm. VENUE: Adelaide Super Drome, Gepps Cross, SA COST: SASMA Accredited Trainer - $30 / Non-Member - $55 PREREQUISITS: To attend this workshop, you must have a minimum Level 1 Sports Trainer Accreditation or proven prior taping experience.
1788	Paris 2024 / Olympic Experience	Thursday December 12 2024	18:30	21:00	NEW SASI Complex	Register Now	Join us for our final education session of 2024! Hear from a range of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as SASMA Members who were involved with the Paris Olympic Games. This session is open to both sports trainers, and those working or studying in the medical and allied health industry. The evening will consist of a range of speakers, with the opportunity to ask questions and network with the wider Sports Medicine community. Speakers include... Jed Altschwager / Australian Paralympic Rower Liv Sandery / Australian Olympic Walker Liv Warnes / Lead Dietitian, Australian Paralympic Team Dr Kevyn Hernandez / Sports & Exercise Specialist Physician, Australian Cycling Team --- DATE: Thursday 12th December 2024 TIMES: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (approx.) VENUE: New SASI Complex (new SASMA location), Railway Tce, Mile End COST: SASMA Member $20 / Non-Member $55
1811	2024 SASMA AGM	Thursday December 12 2024	17:30	18:30	SASMA Office (SASI Complex)	Register Now	The 2024 SASMA AGM is open to current financial SASMA Professional Members only. If you cannot make the AGM, we encourage you to allocate a PROXY Vote to the President, Keren Faulkner. DATE: Thursday December 12th 2024 TIMES: 5:30pm arrival for a 5:45pm sharp start. VENUE: SASMA Office (within SASI Complex) - 145B Railway Tce, Mile End, SA FORMAT: The AGM is open to all current financial members, we encourage you to join us for our 2024 Paris Olympic Event, directly following the AGM. This event is a paid event - $20 for members - to book, click here.
1809	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / DECEMBER	Sunday December 15 2024	09:30	16:30	NEW SASI/ORSR Complex	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person You must complete all components to become an Accredited Sports Trainer plus provide evidence of current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID009- valid for 12 months) certificates. DATE: Sunday 15th December 2024 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: NEW SASI Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End TICKETS: Standard - $275.00 The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES I authorise SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) to use any film footage, photographic images or sound recording produced in any format taken or recorded of me by SASMA for the purposes of promotion on the SASMA website (www.sasma.com.au), SASMA Facebook and/or Twitter pages and other promotional material for future courses and/or conferences.