The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
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Benefits of membership
Use the table below to learn more about the many benefits of choosing ISRM as your professional body.
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Designatory letters
To identify you as a totally dedicated sport and recreation management professional, as well as adding depth to your CV. |
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Networking and CPD
The chance to meet with fellow members and peers through regional forums and meetings and the opportunity to influence the future direction and focus of ISRM. The opportunity to participate in national and international information exchange designed to identify and share good practice. |
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Information
Regular mailings containing information on meetings and policy developments, as well as ISRM's famous 'Information Notes', covering health and safety, technical issues and sport and recreation management and development. Members also receive e-news every two weeks which carries cutting edge information on health, participation, development and strategy. |
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ISRM's Journal 'Recreation'
Ten issues per year of this highly respected, authoritative publication which informs and advises of all the latest developments taking place within the industry and what is happening in your region. |
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Job vacancies
Industry specific job vacancies directly mailed to you and access to a members reduced recruitment service. |
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Website
With information on news and events, full details of the ISRM qualification framework and training opportunities, the invaluable resource of ISRM information notes, research reports and the sector's reference documents. Full details and access to all ISRM comprehensive publications and services. And exclusively to members, minutes of ISRM Trustees and Strategy Forum and other important industry groups e.g. PWTAG and National Swimming Forum. Archive issues of Recreation Magazine and total access to ISRM information notes and CPD documentation. |
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Representation
ISRM works at the highest level on behalf of its members to influence national government, national agencies, european institutions, regional and local bodies concerned with sport and recreation. |
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Continuing Professional Development
Access to a structured CPD scheme each year, with certification and easy record keeping, to record and monitor your professionalism. |
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Vocational training
Full listings of ISRM industry relevant training opportunities taking place around the country with substantial discounts to members. |
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Discounts
On courses/seminars and many of ISRM's products and publications. |
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Conferences, seminars and exhibition
Membership gives you or your staff priority access to attend these events at substantial discounts. |
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Member Directory online
This resource is for members only and is located in the ‘members only’ area of the ISRM Website (www.isrm.co.uk). The definitive guide to sport and recreation management and development professionals and an invaluable resource for networking with fellow professionals. |
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Advisory service
Priority access to ISRM's free advisory service. We aim to respond to urgent enquries within 24 hours and non-urgent within 7 days. |
Membership criteria
There are a number of membership categories for individuals and organisations, with varying criteria. If you would like to discuss which of the ISRM membership categories are most appropriate for your needs, then please call 01509 226474 or email membership@isrm.co.uk.
Membership upgrade
ISRM membership recognises a wide range of 'Accreditation of Prior Achievement' (APA) routes, if you believe that through further studies or a change in circumstances you now qualify for a higher level of ISRM membership please complete the upgrade form - download this form here.
Individual membership categories:
Organisational categories
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Download our membership information pack (PDF, 160Kb)