Conferences

SMA-ACT Branch State Conference – South East Regional Conference of Science & Medicine in Sport.

Contact Trish Donoghue, SMA-ACT EO for further details trish.donoghue@sma.org.au

SAVE THE DATE: 2013 Conference will celebrate Centenary of Canberra & SMA 50th Birthday. To be held in Canberra on weekend 19th – 20th January.

The ACT Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport  is held annually over the first weekend in February. This conference aims to provide knowledge and practice of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise through an interactive and inter-disciplinary education forum of the highest standard.  The conference also provides industry sponsors and exhibitors the opportunity to promote their products, services and organisation to the leading sports medicine and science practitioners in ACT and its surrounding areas. ACT – Conference Testimonials

  • 2012 SMA ACT State Conference – Kangaroo Valley, Golf & Country Resort – Sponsored by Yarrawa Estate.
    Keynote Presentation Dr Verity Cooper - The Masters Athlete – “The de generation” keeping the baby boomers active
  • 2011 SMA ACT State Conference -  Kangaroo Valley, Golf & Country Resort.
    Keynote Presentation Professor Dick Telford – Inactivity & obesity – weighing up the risk.
    To view bio of Professor Dick Telford click here.
  • 2010 SMA ACT State Conference – Coach House Marina Resort Batemans Bay.
    Keynote Professor Uwe Proske OAM.  Fatigue from exercise disturbs human position sense.
  • 2009 SMA ACT State Conference- Coach House Marina Resort Batemans Bay.
    Keynote Dr Donald Kuah. A Medical Insiders View to the BeijingOlympics
  • 2008 SMA ACT State Conference – Murramarang Eco Point.
    Keynote Dr David Martin, Sports Technology; Sword or Shield
  • 2007 SMA ACT State Conference – Quality Horizon Resort Jundabyne.
    Keynote Mr Simon Baltold, The power of gait analysis.
  • 2006 SMA ACT State Conference – Thredbo Alpine Resort.
    Keynote Dr Peter Fricker, Injury prevention stategics.
  • 2005 SMA ACT State Conference – Lake Crackenback Resort, Snowny Mountains.
    Keynote presentation, Alcohol and health issues in sport.

Sports Trainers Conference

Held in the last weekend of October each year, the ACT Sports Trainers Conference provides the opportunity to advance both the practical and theoretical skills of accredited Sports Trainers, ensuring they continue to update their knowledge through both theoretical sessions and practical workshops. A trade exhibition is included as part of the conference to provide Sports Trainers with the opportunity to hear about the latest in sports trainer tools and products. The conference also provides a CPR and Reaccreditation session for those trainers that want to ensure their accreditation is current.

2011 Conference is to be held on Sunday 30th October, at the Tuggeranong Town Centre. Further information click here.
2011 Registration form downloadable here.

Contact our office for further details brendan.farnhill@sma.org.au .