The Sports Medicine and Performance Association (SMPA) is the representative body for medicine and performance staff working in professional sports.

SMPA – Benefits of membership for Clubs and Staff

LEGAL*

Industry expert legal representation in the event of contract termination
Signposting for advice and guidance on regulatory law
Support in the event of disciplinary/grievance events
Contract evaluation

EDUCATION & CPD

Regular CPD – evidence of learning
On-line educational resources
FREE access to the British Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BJSM)
Direct link to Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (JSSM)
Opportunity to submit articles for publication
Direct email alerts for new content upload
University listings under-graduate/post-graduate programmes
Medicine & Performance Association Diploma – free for all members (5 Credits with CASES)

RECRUITMENT

Latest vacancies within professional sport.
Career guidance
SMPA Register (see below) – a valuable resource for clubs to source their medicine & performance practitioners.
Exclusive member only email notification for new job posts.
 
CONTRACT APPRAISAL

Contract review and guidance – A member service conducted by SMPA Lawyers ensuring that you have a fair and reasonable contract in place(clubs often insist on this pre-signing). New member terms and conditions apply
 
EXIT PACKAGE

Immediate support in the event of contract termination
Expert guidance through exit process
Expert legal representation SMPA Register listing
Option for article submission for the SMPA publication
Peer support
 
WELL-BEING

Confidential Mental Health Helpline
Counselling and support
Guidance on tax, investments, pensions and more from award-winning financial planners

SPORTS MEDICINE & PERFORMANCE PUBLICATION

Member only access to quarterly edition of ‘Sports Medicine & Performance’ publication
Peer reviewed articles from practitioners within elite sport
Latest products and innovative solutions for player health, welfare and performance
Contributing to your continuing professional development (CPD)
 
SMPA REGISTER

Eligibility to join the SMPA Register 
A valuable resource in professional football for clubs and national teams to source their medicine & performance practitioners.
Personal profile promotion
Search facility for clubs who require ad hoc/match day cover.
Private practice promotion to members of the public / grassroots football.
 
FURTHER MEMBER BENEFITS

Full support on any issue from the Sports Medicine & Performance Association, 7 days a week
Confidential access to clinical experts to discuss issues within your discipline.
Regular e-news/updates

Savings on courses and conferences listed on our site
Member offers from SMPA Commercial Partners
Use of SMPA logo for stationery and website
 
Membership delivers far more than education and career opportunities — it provides protection, professional recognition, expert guidance, and a trusted support network throughout every stage of your career.