• Clear your topic with supervising athletic trainer
• A standard 22" x 28" poster board
• The title of the poster may be typed, drawn, stickers or stenciled
• The body of the poster text must be typed with no less than 250 words and no more than 500 words. (Please do not write as a paper, must be poster lay-out)
• The topic presented should be researched in at least two (2) professional publications with a bibliography (MLA format) displayed on front of poster
• The poster must contain at least three graphics (photos, graphs, or charts) explaining the topic
• The text and graphics (drawings are acceptable) must be glued or taped to the poster (no staples)
• Place authors name, school and category on the back of the poster
  
  Example of beginner poster
  
  Example of Advanced Poster

computer generated posters

The instructions are the same as the Beginning & Advanced posters except for the following:

• The poster must be no larger than 4' x 6'
• The text must be typed with no less than 250 and no more than 700 words
• The presentation must be researched in at least four (4) professional publications with a bibliography
• The poster will consist of one computer printed sheet ( no cut & paste, no background or matting)
  
  
  Example of Computer Generated Poster

judging criteria

• Ability to follow instructions
• Use of correct grammar and punctuation
• Credibility of sources (Dictionary v. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery) professional websites are acceptable (Physician and Sports Medicine)
• Use of research materials for an in-depth presentation
• Difficulty of topic
• Creativity

At least one athletic trainer from the school must be a paid member of GHATS by day of workshop to win a poster in the contest. An exception is made for schools without a school based AT