The JATO was established in June 1996 as a non-profit organization. We are the only organization in Japan that consists solely of NATA members. Currently, the majority of ATCs in Japan are members of the JATO. There are three categories of membership, regular, associate and student. NATA certification is required to become a regular member, while any associate member of the NATA can become an associate member of the JATO. Only regular members have the right to vote for the board of directors and to become a director.
Objectives
- To educate the community about the value of NATA standards and to promote the athletic training profession in Japan.
- To provide continuous education opportunities for the membership.
- To exchange opinions among the membership about the current sports medicine environment.
- To communicate with other organizations to promote higher standards of care for athletes.
- To share knowledge and experience with other health care providers in Japan.
Membership
- Regular member: NATA certification required
- Associate member: Non-ATCs, NATA Associate or International members
- Student member: NATA members who are students in the USA and Japan
- Cooperate member: Supplier for athletic training products
Business
- Yearly Meeting
- Hold Seminars
- Quatrely JATO Newletters
- Others
Board of Directors
President:Jiro Shikakura, ATC
Vice-president:Hideyuki Izumi, ATC
Directors:
Akihiko Kawabata, ATC
Yutaka Saho, ATC
Michiko Hatta, ATC
Shinsuke Higashi, ATC
Michihiro Kimura, ATC
Takanori Yoshinaga, ATC
Masami Hamamura, ATC
Operation committee:
Nami Honda, ATC
Chika Hirai, ATC
Ai Shimazaki,ATC
Office Address
Japan Athletic Trainers' Organization
World Udagawa Bldg. 6F
36-6 Udagawa-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 Japan
E-mail: mailto:info@jato-trainer.org