MEMBERSHIP
Invest in Your Future : Join SFMA Today
The Sports Field Management Association ( SFMA ) is the recognized leader in championing the sports field industry and its professionals .
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES SFMA has specific membership categories for every professional in the sports field management industry . Sports field manager : If you are primarily responsible for managing or maintaining sports fields . Sports field manager associate : If you are primarily responsible for managing or maintaining a sports field ( s ) and your organization already has an SFMA sports field manager member employed .
Affiliate : If you are indirectly or on a part-time basis involved in the maintenance / management of sports fields ( coaches , athletic directors , volunteers , etc .). Academic : If you are in teaching , extension or research . Student : If you are a full-time student . Commercial : If you work for a company engaged in a commercial enterprise providing services and / or products to the sports field management profession ( consultants , architects , designers , contractors , management companies , distributors and manufacturers , etc .).
Commercial associate : If you are the second person ( or more ) from a commercial company ( must first have an SFMA commercial member at their company before this lower-dues category can be selected ).
Retired : If you are retired and no longer seeking fulltime employment within the scope of activities of any SFMA membership category , and have been a member for a minimum of five years , you may become a non-voting member of SFMA and are not eligible to hold elective office .
THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT REASONS TO JOIN SFMA 1 . Job security : SFMA ’ s programs and services proactively enhance your value to your employer . 2 . Career success : SFMA ’ s education and information help prepare you to take that next step in your career . 3 . Recognition of your professionalism : In addition to the individual recognition you receive because of your good work , SFMA ’ s advocacy with groups such as athletic directors , parks and recreation directors , coaches and parents enhances the image of the entire profession .
BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE AS AN SFMA MEMBER A network of peers who share their best practices . Opportunities for education . Quick access to information and resources . A monthly electronic newsletter that communicates association and industry information . Access to the Member ’ s Only section of sportsfieldmanagment . org , which has a real-time membership directory and hundreds of technical educational resources .
Access to Michigan State ’ s Turfgrass Information File , a resource for up-to-date technical information . Ability to enter your field in the nationally recognized Field of the Year awards program .
Opportunity to become a Certified Sports Field Manager ( CSFM ) and to have your facility certified as environmentally responsible .
Significant savings on registration to SFMA ’ s annual and regional conferences , and discounts to other organizations ’ education .
Opportunity to participate in volunteer leadership positions .
Opportunity to join one of SFMA ’ s affiliated chapters for a strong local network . ( Each chapter sets its own local dues .) Purchase SFMA branded apparel . SportsField Management Magazine each month . The ability to apply for scholarships ( students only ). Discounted exhibitor booth at the annual conference ( commercial members only ).
For more information , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / why-join-stma / SFM
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