2026 OATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 2026 OATA Official Symposium Program (link)

May 15 - 16, 2026 (click here to access presentations)

Independence, Ohio

 

Special events for 2026:

⛳ Top Golf pre-event gathering May 14th

🏆 Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet May 15th 

🎉 Social and Raffle baskets after the Banquet

⚾ Guardians vs Reds May 16th

 

 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 2026 OATA Official Symposium Program (link)

 PDF Copies of Presentations:

  • Friday May 15, 2026
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026

 

Meeting Location:

Embassy suites by Hilton, Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Cleveland Rockside, Independence, Ohio

Hotel Exterior

5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N, Independence, OH 44131, USA
Phone: 216-986-9900 Toll free: 1-800-315-1185

Description

Our Cuyahoga County suite hotel is in Independence, Ohio. We are only 15 minutes from CLE Airport and downtown Cleveland attractions including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Goodtime III Cleveland Cruise, Public Square, and the Great Lakes Science Center. Enjoy our free made-to-order breakfast, evening reception, and indoor pool.

   

 

2026 Program Learning Objectives  

 

exhibitor registration (click here)

future dates and locations for the OATA ANNUAL MEETING AND SYMPOSIUM

 
 

Links to past meeting pages:

2024 at Great Wolf Lodge (Mason, Ohio)

2019 at Great Wolf Lodge (Mason, Ohio)
2018 at Embassy Suites by Hilton (Dublin, Ohio)
2017 at Kalahari Resorts (Sandusky, Ohio)

Non-Discriminatory Policy 

The Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sec, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age.  The Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities.  Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate these needs can be made.

Conflict of Interest Policy & Procedure 
The Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association will make public potential and actual conflicts of interest and financial gain associated with any programs, presenters, or providers.  

Cancellation and Refund Policy
OATA Continuing Education Refund Policy:
It is hereby the policy of the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association to reimburse the tuition cost for the "Name of course" provided the following procedures are followed:

  • A written request is made to the OATA PEC Sub-chair via email to [email protected] within 30 days from the conclusion of "CE Event Name."  All refund payments will be made at the discretion of the OATA PEC Chair and/or Sub-Chair.
  • A processing fee may be charged for not more than 33% of the cost of tuition.  Banquet tickets will not be reimbursed.
  • All refunds will occur after the conclusion of the "CE Event Name" with an accounting of the refunds made to the OATA Treasurer.
  • OATA reserves the right to cancel "Enter Name of Event" due to low enrollment. You will be notified approximately one week before the symposium if there are any changes.

Grievance Policy & Procedure
The Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association is committed to conducting all continuing education activities in strict conformance with the Board of Certification Approved Provider Program.  Additionally, the OATA will make every effort to comply with all policies set forth by the BOC.  However, the OATA recognizes that grievances may arise and will provide participants with the ability to express any complaints or concerns they may have.

When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance/complaint, the OATA Professional Education Committee will evaluate the nature of the complaint.  If the complaint is meritorious, the OATA Professional Education Committee will implement any necessary changes.   The complainant will receive a response from the OATA Professional Education Committee or designated staff within 5 business days.

Complaints may be filed via email to the OATA Professional Education Committee Chair, [email protected] or the OATA Professional Education Committee Sub-Chair: [email protected]