ISRM Commercial Affiliate

Becoming an ISRM Commercial Affiliate

Read the benefits of becoming an ISRM Commercial Affiliate and study the Commercial Affiliates' code of conduct and good practice.

Complete the enclosed application form. Further copies of this are available from www.isrm.co.uk or on request from ISRM - call 01509 226474 or email info@isrm.co.uk

Cost

The Commercial Affiliate fee is £299 (inclusive of VAT), as at 1 Jan 2006.

Since 1921 ISRM has had experience of promoting good management practice and improving health and safety standards in sport and recreation. In that time it has built up an excellent reputation for independence and honesty in the industry. ISRM would like to believe that its Commercial Affiliates take a similar attitude towards business ethics and has drawn up a code of conduct and good practice to reinforce this. This is reproduced below and a commitment to it is a condition of affiliation.

By joining ISRM as a Commercial Affiiliate you will receive the many benefits listed below.

Benefits of being a Commercial Affiliate

Representation - ISRM works at the highest level on behalf of its members to influence government, national agencies and European institutions.
Use of logo - entitled to use the ISRM Commercial Affiliate logo on promotional material, subject to appropriate terms and conditions.
Discounts on magazine advertising - entitled to discounts on advertising in ISRM's highly respected magazine, 'Recreation', which contains articles on all aspects of sport and recreation provision. Commercial Affiliates also receive a free copy of the magazine.
Direct mail - 10% discount on use of our direct mail service (now consisting of 13,463 contacts in the sport and recreation sector). Discount will only apply when mailing to at least 3 categories (4 categories in total).
Sponsorship - priority access to, and discount on, sponsorship opportunities as offered by ISRM's business development team.
Discount on exhibition space - Commercial Affiliates are entitled to discounts on exhibition stands at ISRM's annual conference, seminar and exhibition, plus other events. These events bring together the nation's sport and recreation professionals, together with many local authority elected members. If you want to meet and influence those who matter in the market, then this is where to do it.
Information mailings - regular mailings containing information on meetings and policy developments, as well as ISRM's famous 'Information Notes', which cover health and safety, technical issues and sport and recreation management and development. Commercial Affiliates receive a hard copy of all this information.
Discounts on suppliers register entries - ISRM's suppliers register is a comprehensive directory of sport and recreation products and services. It is reproduced both in ISRM's membership handbook, and ten times annually in ISRM's magazine Recreation. It is used by members and magazine subscribers when they wish to make a purchasing decision. ISRM's advisory service also receives frequent calls from persons seeking information who are often referred to companies in the suppliers register.
Advisory service - access to ISRM's free advisory service.
Members handbook - you will be included in and receive a copy of the ISRM members handbook - the definitive guide to sport and recreation management and development professionals.
Regional meetings - access to the regional network of sport and recreation professionals.
Vocational training - advance notice of industry relevant training opportunities taking place around the country.
Job vacancies - industry specific job vacancy information. Access to a discounted rate with our partners 'Flow Sports' when recruting through their service.
Representation - ISRM works at the highest level on behalf of its members to influence government, national agencies and European institutions.
Website - access to the members only section of the website. Listing on isrm.co.uk and link to your website.

Please note that Commercial Affiliates do not receive voting rights.

Download ISRM commercial affiliate application form (PDF format)

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COMMERCIAL AFFILIATES CODE OF CONDUCT AND GOOD PRACTICE

At all times a Commercial Affiliate shall uphold the good standing and reputation of the ISRM and shall agree to carry out their business in the spirit of the following code:

The seal of the Institute may not be used as an endorsement.
To trade in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
To commit themselves, their employees and associates to this code of conduct and good practice by providing a high quality of service to customers either purchasing or enquiring about equipment, products and services.
To comply, at all times, with the requirements of any current and relevant legal requirements, including statutes, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and recognised standards relating to performance and advertising their business.
Not to denigrate, in any way, a competitor's products, equipment or services.
To endeavour to fulfil all contractual obligations.
Not knowingly perform any act or transmit information that could reasonably be construed as bringing the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management, into disrepute.