SA Sports Medicine Association

25/01/2026

The 2026 Santos Tour Down Under wrapped up this afternoon with Men’s Stage 5 in leafy Stirling! 🚴

We were thrilled to once again be involved in this fantastic event for our state, well done to all the event organisers and staff for putting on a great show! 🤩

Our brilliant team worked long and hard throughout the tour, caring for the riders and support staff, working alongside the SA Ambulance Service 🚑

We would like to again mention Tour Doctors and SASMA Members, Dr Janet Young and Dr Kevyn Hernandez for their leadership, assisted by Natalie Morgan and Shane Worner who worked tirelessly throughout the event 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️

Finally, to our incredible team of Sports Trainers involved over the 9 days, thank you for your expertise and knowledge, the medical team couldn’t run without you! 👏

22/01/2026

A few big days for our team at the Santos Tour Down Under with the Men’s Race commencing Tuesday evening!

The men’s stages begun with the prologue through the city, travelled through the Barossa yesterday and from Norwood to Uraidla this afternoon for Stage 2 🚴 ⛰️ 🍇

The men’s race is led by Dr Kevyn Hernandez as Race Doctor, and supported by our excellent sports trainer team.

We are proud to showcase our experise on the internatonal stage, working alongside the fantastic SA Ambulance Service paramedics and wider event team 🚑

The Tour continues until Sunday, with riders travelling through more hills, coastlines and vineyards.

19/01/2026

Unlock your potential! 2026 Applications are OPEN for the Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Centre for Women's Sport.
Elevate your skills, build connections with a powerful network of women in sport, and champion your future! Apply now!

Apply via:https://mjncentreforwomenssport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MJN_Program_Application_Guideline-2026-1.pdf or link in our bio.

SA Recreation and Sport

18/01/2026

Great to be back supporting the Santos Tour Down Under for another year! 🤩

SASMA have a long standing relationship with this fantastic event, managing the medical services for over 25 years! 💪

The women’s stages commenced yesterday in Willunga, and today’s stage 2 saw riders climb from Magill to Paracombe 🚵‍♀️

Our expert team of staff, sports trainers and doctors, led by women’s race doctor, Dr Janet Young, are proud to support the brilliant riders competing in this international event! 👏

The womens race concludes tomorrow with stage 3 starting in Norwood, and finishing in Athelstone 🚴‍♀️🏆

11/01/2026

There is only one week to go until our school holiday Level 1 Course!

Book now to secure your position!

Details below ⬇️

Looking for something to do these School Holidays? 🤔

𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! These school holidays we are running a specialised, school student, Level 1 Sports Trainer Course!

📆 Monday 19 January (School Holidays)
📍 SA Sports Institute, Mile End
⏰ 9:30am - 4:30pm
🎟️ $180.00pp (subsidised)

This is a fantastic opportunity for year 10-11-12 students to gain practical skills and knowledge that can assist with their studies, within their sporting community, to support career aspirations or part time work! 💪

🏃 Engaging, hands on training
🧠 Covers essential skills
✅ Earn 10 SACE points
📈 Creates important pathways
🤝 Build strong community links

For additional information, or to register your position, visit the SASMA website 👉 https://bit.ly/3N8KxyL

09/01/2026

Attention Level 1 Sports Trainers! Are you looking to further your knowledge and skill set and upgrade your accreditation?

If yes, book in to an upcoming Level 2 Sports Trainer course and level up this summer!

Components include advanced taping, concussion, wound care, spinal injuries, nutrition, psychology, and more!

For more information, or to book for a course, visit the SASMA website 👉 https://bit.ly/4qhfLC3

04/01/2026

Gain your Sports Trainer Accreditation this summer at one of our Level 1 Sports Trainer Courses!

Learn more about the role of the trainer, soft and hard tissue injury management, wounds, concussion, sports taping, medical conditions and much more at our practical, hands on course! 🧠💪

For more information, or to find a course date that suits you, visit the website below.

👉 https://bit.ly/3N8KxyL

Help support a safe sporting and active environment in your community!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from the SASMA team 🥳

Wishing our community a positive and safe 2026! 🎊

Our events and courses continue early this year, including Level 1 and 2 Courses and the 2026 Sports Medicine Conference!

Check out all dates and bookings here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y2WMzi

A reminder, the SASMA office will reopen on Monday the 12th of January.

26/12/2025

Looking for something to do these School Holidays? 🤔

𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! These school holidays we are running a specialised, school student, Level 1 Sports Trainer Course!

📆 Monday 19 January (School Holidays)
📍 SA Sports Institute, Mile End
⏰ 9:30am - 4:30pm
🎟️ $180.00pp (subsidised)

This is a fantastic opportunity for year 10-11-12 students to gain practical skills and knowledge that can assist with their studies, within their sporting community, to support career aspirations or part time work! 💪

🏃 Engaging, hands on training
🧠 Covers essential skills
✅ Earn 10 SACE points
📈 Creates important pathways
🤝 Build strong community links

For additional information, or to register your position, visit the SASMA website 👉 https://bit.ly/3N8KxyL

19/12/2025

Wishing our Members, Trainers and wider sports medicine community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We thank you for your support in 2025 and we look forward to working with you again in the new year!

Our events and courses continue in early 2026, including Level 1 and 2 Courses and the 2026 Sports Medicine Conference!

Check out all dates and bookings here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y2WMzi

Please note, the SASMA office is closed from midday Friday December 19th, and will reopen on Monday January 12th, 2026.

Happy Holidays! 🎅🏻🎄🥳

12/12/2025

The State Government has launched 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘮, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩: 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 💻

This FREE online training package has been designed to help coaches, admins and volunteers create safer, more supportive sporting environments for children and young people who need it most.

Featuring insights from elite athletes including Reilly O’Brien, Shineah Goody and Matilda Scholz, this resource equips clubs of all sizes to better understand childhood trauma and how to support kids in their care.

Developed through the Department for Child Protection and Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing's Joint Plan of Action, this is a powerful step toward making sport welcoming for all.

Explore the training here 👉 https://bit.ly/48JUWbq

09/12/2025

🗣️ 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘!

There is still time to register for THIS Thursday’s Advanced Taping Course, being held at the SA Sports Institute, Mile End.

Presented by a SASMA Physiotherapist Member!

Covering both upper and lower limb taping techniques, touch up your taping skills before the end of the year!

📅 Thursday 11 December
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm (approx)
📍 SA Sports Institute, Mile End
🎟️ $35 SASMA Members / $60 Non-Members

𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

For more information, or to book, visit the SASMA website below.

👉 https://bit.ly/4aCfAg4