FROM THE CEO NEW FROM THE CEO HORIZONS INTERIM CEO, MICHAEL KENIHAN TALKS ABOUT HIS PASSION FOR SMA AND HIS VISION TO BUILD ON THE SUCCESS OF THE SMA BRAND. Dear Members, I have been a Through offering such programs, SMA sked by the National Board of provides a crucial link to the community. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) This feeds into the wider strategy of to step into the role of Interim SMA; improving the health of all citizens CEO. The departure of Anthony Merrilees through increased participation in was not expected and hence I have sport and physical activity. stepped in to continue to steer the SMA ship and seek a permanent CEO for the This edition ofSport Health addresses Michael Kenihan organisation. the theme of safe participation in summer michael@michaelkenihan.com.au water sports. We have managed to cram I firstly thank Anthony for his three years in articles about injuries in swimming, of service to SMA and wish him well with high performance in surfing, a feature his future endeavours. on water polo with Stingers’ captain Rowie Webster, plus an important article I come to this role with great knowledge on how to foster inclusion of the LGBTQ and experience in our organisation as community within sport. I am sure you both a previous National President and will also find the editorial from our Victorian President. I am also the current JSAMS editor, Dr Gordon Waddington, The provision President of the SMA Fellows. both interesting and stimulating. I accepted the request of the Board with I am sure that the return ofSport Health of services such as passion and enthusiasm and aim to add as a hard copy edition will allow you to the Safer Sports to the success that SMA has experienced enjoy reading at your leisure while Program, coverage as a highly regarded brand and umbrella travelling over summer, around the pool, organisation for sports medicine in at the beach or in the air-conditioning and education play this country. at your home. an important role in The role of our member association is still On behalf of SMA, I wish you a happy assisting professional important as a vehicle to communicate and safe Christmas break and a refreshing with professional and associate members start to the New Year. members to develop from the many disciplines from which our their sports medicine members come. The provision of services Once again, I can assure you that your such as the Safer Sports Program, organisation is in good hands, with careers. coverage and education play an important 2019 sure to be filled with exciting role in assisting professional members to opportunities for both SMA and you, develop their sports medicine careers. our members. VOLUME 36 • ISSUE 3 2018 3