ABOUT US
The Sports Medicine & Performance Association (SMPA) has been established in response to the need for support for medicine and performance practitioners working in elite sport.
The SMPA represents practitioners working in a professional capacity with elite professional athletes whether doctors, physiotherapist, sports scientists, nutritionists, sports therapists, psychologists, sports massage therapists and allied health professionals.
The SMPA offers support in 4 key areas:
• Legal
• Recruitment
• Education
• Wellbeing
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HISTORY
In 2010 the Football Medicine & Performance Association (FMPA) established an organization to support over 1000 practitioners working in professional football through a range of services.
The SMPA will now provide that same support for members across all professional sports including rugby union, rugby league, county cricket, golf, tennis, gymnastics, swimming and more…. all practitioners working with professional athletes are entitled to membership of the SMPA.
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AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The SMPA aims to create a network of support for all medicine and performance practitioners working with professional athletes.
Using expertise from our partners in professional football, the SMPA will provide essential resources, career opportunities and legal support for practitioners working within elite sport.
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WHAT ARE THE MEMBER BENEFITS?
• SMPA Legal advice
• 7 day per week support on any issue
• Confidential access to clinical experts
• Union support
• Contract advice
• Indemnity advice
• Latest industry jobs
• Podcasts
• Education
• Free access to British Journal of Sports Medicine
• Commercial discounts
• Eligibility to join the Medicine & Performance Register of Elite Practitioners
• Use of SMPA branding on personal/commercial stationery
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COMMERCIAL RIGHTS PACKAGES
We can offer companies the chance to support practitioners within elite sport by sponsoring the SMPA.
• SMPA Website sponsorship
• Social media exposure
• Targeted marketing
• Advertorials
• Website listings
• Website page sponsorship
• Direct emails to elite practitioners
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PRINCIPLE SPONSORSHIP
• EXCLUSIVE PRINCIPLE SPONSORSHIP
• Official mark – FMPA sponsored by **YOUR COMPANY**
• Branding on every web page on SMPA website
• Branding on all SMPA emails
• Branding on all social media platforms
• Branding on every logo used by the SMPA
• Unique MONTHLY targeted marketing emails
• 12 month Advertisement on SMPA website homepage
• Direct website link to your website
• New member pack insert/flyer/product*
• Engagement reports
• Dedicated webpage
• News item announcement on home page & social media
• Static branding on homepage
• Dedicated page on website incorporation videos, stills, text, discounts and offers
• PROMINENT position on SMPA wallplanner*
• Official SMPA Principle sponsor certificate
• Use of SMPA logo on website/stationery
• Member engagement through SMPA events
• Listing in the Medicine & Performance Directory
• Analytical reporting PRINCIPLE SPONSOR - £5000 per annum
*Due 1/1/2024 – sent to all new members on joining
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BUSINESS PARTNER
• Official mark – SMPA Business Partner
• News announcement via SMPA website & social media
• Listing on SMPA website under commercial partners
• Rotating banner on SMPA website home page
• Business partner feature on SMPA home page
(minimum 2 months)
• Communal branding on SMPA emails
• Direct targeted marketing emails x 4
• Dedicated webpage – 250 words plus images
• Listing on SMPA wall planner*
• Use of SMPA Business Partner logo on website & stationerySMPA Business Partner certificate
• Direct website link to your website
• New member pack insert/flyer/product*
*Due 1/1/2024 – sent to all new members on joining
• Discounted advertising and sponsorship opportunities
• Regular social media engagement
• Member & Club engagement through SMPA events
• Listing in the Medicine & Performance Directory
BUSINESS PARTNER - £3000 per annum
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BUSINESS SUPPLIER
• Social media announcement
• News announcement via SMPA website & social media
• Website exposure
• Dedicated webpage – 150 words plus images
• SMPA Business Club certificate
• Direct website link to your website
• Social media engagement
• Discounted advertising and sponsorship opportunities
BUSINESS SUPPLIER- £2000 per annum
*Due 1/1/2024 – sent to all new members on joining
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SOCIAL MEDIA
With over half of the world’s population using social media, our platforms reach new and specifically targeted potential customers.
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