Sports Medicine | 3/10/2016 3:31:00 PM

STATESBORO, Ga. – Every year, the National Athletic Trainers' Association recognizes the month of March as National Athletic Training Month. It is a time for athletic trainers and sports medicine personnel to be recognized for everything they do to keep student-athletes, professional athletes and more healthy.

As part of this special month, the Georgia Southern Sports Medicine Department is hosting its Third-Annual Georgia Southern Sports Medicine Four-Person Scramble at the Georgia Southern Golf Course on Saturday, April 23. The tournament is a way for the department to raise money for new therapeutic and rehabilitation equipment, which is necessary in caring for injured Eagle student-athletes.

There are three primary ways to donate to the department. The first is just to donate. Any amount is appreciated and will go a long ways towards helping with the ever-growing costs for keeping GS student-athletes healthy.

The second way is to become a sponsor of the event. There are three sponsorship levels: Major Sponsor, Corporate Sponsor and Tee or Green Sponsor. The Major Sponsor is $1,000 and the package includes entry fee for four players, prominent signage on both a tee and a green, as well as a banner placed at the club house. The Corporate Sponsor is $500 and includes entry fee for four players and two signs on a tee and/or green. The Tee or Green Sponsor is $100 and comes with a prominent sign at the sponsor's assigned tee or green.

The final way to help out is to enter the tournament as either a team or individual. A team of four can register for $340 ($85 per member) or individuals can enter for $85 and be placed on a team. The registration fee for participating golfers will include lunch and a golf cart to use during the event.

The day will begin at 9:15 a.m. with a rundown of the rules and tee assignments. The tournament will then get started with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. and will wrap up around 2 p.m. with lunch and an awards presentation. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second-, and third-place teams. There will also be specialty prizes for specific holes.

For more information, or to sign up, supporters are encouraged to go HERE.

More information on National Athletic Training Month – HERE
Third-Annual Georgia Southern Sports Medicine Four-Person Scramble Brochure – HERE (PDF)


Athletic Trainers (ATs) are allied health care professionals who collaborate with physicians. The services provided by ATs comprise of prevention, emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries, illnesses and medical conditionals.


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