History

The Sport Medicine Council of Alberta (SMCA) was founded on November 22, 1983. The SMCA was comprised of sport medicine physicians, sport physiotherapists, athletic therapists, and sport scientists. The cooperative function of these individuals was to promote and coordinate the provision of sport medicine programs and services for the Alberta sport community. These professional members provided their services to assist in making Alberta a healthy and safe environment for sport and recreational activities.

The SMCA had four founding Provider groups who each volunteered to contribute expertise in their related fields:

1. Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine - formally Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
2. Sport Science Association of Alberta
3. Alberta Athletic Therapists Association
4. Alberta Section of the Sport Physiotherapy Division

NOW...

The SMCA collaborates with a variety of groups that help support the mission and vision of the SMCA.