ISRM affiliation

What is a Corporate Affiliate?

This category of membership is for local authorities, LEAs, trusts, health clubs, hotels, universities, governing bodies and other private sector providers of sport and recreation facilities.

ISRM - an Introduction

ISRM is the only national professional body for those involved exclusively in providing, managing, operating and developing sport and recreation services in the United Kingdom. The Institute is a registered charity based at Loughborough University, one of the UK's sporting hubs, our mission statement is to 'lead, develop and promote professionalism in the management of sport and recreation'. ISRM affiliation offers organisations the opportunity to stay abreast of the constant changes affecting our developing industry. As the leading sport and recreation management institute:

We are a progressive organisation geared to delivering a wide range of benefits and professional support to our affiliates.
We are at the leading edge of the industry in developing technical, operational and sports development standards and promoting best practice.
We aim to improve the management and operation of sports facilities and sports development programmes.
We promote a progressive pathway of training programmes often leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
We provide a forum to exchange ideas and share experiences with others in the industry through our regional network.
We provide an unrivalled range of support products and services.
We manage a commercial consultancy service including interim management.

By joining as an ISRM Corporate affiliate you will receive the many benefits listed below.

Benefits of Corporate Affiliation include:

Jobs - 'Recruitment' advertisements are circulated to members on a bi-weekly basis. Many posts advertised in this way stipulate ISRM Membership as a pre-condition. Also free access to 'Flow Sports' jobs advisory and recruitment service. For members who are employers 'Flow Sports' offers a preferential recruitment fee of 12.5% of the appointed persons salary (Normal fee up to 25%).
Networking and Continuing Professional Development - Regional Meetings/Seminars in your region covering all aspects of Recreation Management. Meet other managers - share problems - gain solutions - continue with your professional development - effect the workings of the region and Institute.
Updates - Information Notes are circulated in ISRM's mailing which cover all aspects of sport & recreation facility management and operation from safety and technical issues to European Legislation.
Priority 'members Helpline' - the advisory Service aims to provide advice on any area of sport and recreation facility management and operation through information releases, written replies and a telephone helpline.
Conference and Exhibition - members are entitled to substantial reductions on ISRM's Conference Delegate registration. Members are also entitled to free admission to ISRM's Exhibition.
Knowledge and News - all members receive a regular copy of 'Recreation' magazine which contains authoritative articles on all aspects of sport and recreation operational management. Members also receive weekly E-News bulletins with cutting edge stories and links to valuable resources.
Access to the Members only section of the website which includes a forum and hundreds of information notes and other useful documents.
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.
Free access to the ISRM's Continuing Professional Development scheme (Sponsored by Arch Chemicals). Follow this link for further details - www.isrm.co.uk/education/cpd.html
Vocational training - advance notice of industry relevant training opportunities taking place around the country.
Use of logo - entitled to use the ISRM Corporate Affiliate logo on promotional material, subject to appropriate terms and conditions.

Corporate affiliate Savings

To demonstrate how being an Corporate Affiliate could save you £££'s please see the table below:

Product/Service	Non Member Rate	Member Rate	Saving £'s
Attend 3 Sport Excel CPD seminars	330	255	75
ISRM Risk Assessment Manual	255	245	10
ISRM Integrated Management System	260	250	10
National Pool Safety Award	845	795	50
ISRM Conference Full Delegate	355	295	60
Recruitment of a £25k Manager through 'Flow Sports'	5000	3125	1875
Total Saving			2080

Please note that Corporate Affiliates do not receive voting rights.

Cost of being an ISRM Corporate affiliate

The Corporate Affiliate fee is £225 (inclusive of VAT), as at 1 April 2008.

How to become an ISRM Corporate affiliate

Read the benefits of becoming an ISRM affiliate. If you need help with this, contact ISRM direct.

Download the application form here (PDF format) and send it to ISRM.