Sports Medicine Workshop at William & Mary Summer Camp for High School Students On the Campus of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

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For a quarter of a century, the Division of Sports Medicine at the College of William & Mary hosted Cramer Athletic Training Workshops for high school students interested in athletic training and sports medicine.  Certified athletic trainers (ATC’s) from a variety of professional settings conduct lectures and laboratories on emergency first aid, taping and wrapping skills, and the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.  With this wealth of experience, the Division of Sports Medicine at the College of William and Mary has teamed up once again with Cramer Educational Programs and has taken the workshop to new heights and presents the 8th Annual Sports Medicine Workshop at William & Mary 

The 8th Annual Sports Medicine Workshop at William and Mary is an intensive four-day curriculum designed to introduce high school students to the exciting field of sports medicine.  At the core of the workshop is the American Red Cross Adult CPR course in which you will learn vital life-saving skills and complete your CPR certification.  Depending on your experience and skill level, you can choose either the Basic Track or Advanced Track to enhance your knowledge in sports medicine.
 

Basic Track Highlights	Advanced Track Highlights
- Upper and Lower Extremity Taping	- Advanced Taping and Wrapping
- Injury Prevention Techniques	- Aquatic Therapy Lab in Pool  ***
- Recognition of Sports Injuries	- Emergency Planning
- Emergency Care Skills	- Visit to Cadaver Anatomy Lab  ***
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Skills	- Seminar on Sports Medicine Careers
- CPR Certification	- CPR Certification

Participants Receive • Each participant will receive a Cramer Zip-Cut Tape Cutter. • Participants will have the opportunity to win valuable Cramer Products through workshop contests and games • Participants will receive a Medco Catalog from which they can purchase supplies at discounted prices

Schools Receive • Each school will receive one coupon for a free case of Cramer athletic tape per student it sends to the workshop • Schools that send three (3) or more students will receive a coupon for a new Cramer Gold Series Athletic Training Kit for the supervising atheltic trainer.

The Sports Medicine Workshop at William & Mary would like to thank Cramer Products, Inc. for its dedication to the field of athletic training and to the education of future leaders of the profession over the years.

Visit the Cramer Products, Inc on the web at:
http://www.cramersportsmed.com/

• Fee includes meals, lodging, a drawstring backpack, take-home materials and supplies.
• A minimum deposit of $100 must be sent with the registration.  Registration balances must be posmarked by June 13 to avoid a $50 Late Registration Fee.
  
• A confirmation email (or letter if no email address is provided) will be sent upon registration with workshop details.
• If a participant is unable to attend, the workshop staff must be notified by June 20 to receive a refund of all monies paid except a $50 administrative fee.  After this date, the entire $100 deposit is retained by the workshop.

Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if a minimum number of participants is not received.  Such cancellation will be made by July 1.  Registered participants will receive a full refund.

Two scholarship programs are available for eligible students.  Scholarships are competitive and students must complete the application process to be considered for the award.

Ethnic Diversity Scholarship

These scholarships are made possible by a grant from the Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.  Past scholarship winners include:

2006
Tracey Brown, Woodbridge, VA
Jameel Character, Conyers, GA
JaDonia Rawls, Columbia, SC
Brycelyn Douglas, Williamsburg, VA

2007
Kareena Rios, Lancaster, PA
TaShanee Williams, DeSoto, TX
Sandra Ceja, Wilmington, CA

Objective: Provide opportunities for athletic training student aides of an ethnic heritage to further their athletic training education and to promote ethnic diversity within the athletic training profession.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student must:

• Applicants must be of an ethnic minority
• Be enrolled in high school where they serve as an athletic training student aide
• Have an interest in the field of athletic training, sports medicine, or related field

Application Deadline: May 15

Award:  Free registration (including room and board) at the workshop

Application Process:  Click here to download the application
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Cramer Fellowship for Student Instructors

Objective: Provide opportunities for athletic training student aides to further their education and athletic training experience.  Up to three students may be selected to serve as Student Instructors for the William and Mary Sports Medicine Workshop.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Fellowship, the student must:

• Have attended the William and Mary Sports Medicine Workshop within the past two years.
• Serve as an athletic training student aide at their high school under the supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer.

Application Deadline:  May 15

Award:  Free room and board at the workshop along with a small stipend.  Free Certification in CPR and Sport Safety Training.

Application Process:  Click here to download the application
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Check-in

Check-in will be held from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 12 at the Bryan Complex

Check-in

Check-out will begin at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 15 at the Bryan Complex (dormitories) and must be completed by 1:00 pm.

Travel to the Workshop

By plane:
There are three airports convenient to Williamsburg:
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
Richmond and Norfolk are each about an hour from the College by car; Newport News is about 30 minutes. Keep in mind that there is a tunnel between Norfolk and Williamsburg, which can sometimes cause traffic delays. All airports do have shuttle service to Williamsburg and the College--for information on ground transportation and airlines that serve each airport, click on airport links above.

By train or bus:
Amtrak train service is available to Williamsburg from New York or Washington, D.C.  Greyhound Bus service is also available to Williamsburg.  The bus and train station is located approximately 2 miles from campus.

Classroom and Lab Facilities
Classroom and laboratory experiences will be held in the Sports Medicine Facility in William and Mary Hall.

Lodging
Participants will be housed in air-conditioned dormitories on the historic campus of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.  All participants will be closely supervised by the workshop staff throughout the workshop to ensure an enjoyable and safe learning experience.  Parents who plan to stay in Williamsburg while their child is at the workshop can email Andy Carter at jacart@wm.edu for hotel suggestions.   While in Williamsburg, we encourage you to visit popular destinations such as Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Europe, Jamestown, and Yorktown and to make the one-hour trip to Virginia Beach.

Meals
All meals will be provided at an on-campus dining facility.