Join our multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Community
Become a Member
Join a connected, multidisciplinary community shaping safer sport across South Australia
SASMA brings together sports medicine, sports science and physical activity professionals, enhancing the health and performance of the sporting community, from grassroots through to elite, supporting safe participation in physical activity.
SASMA membership encompass all medical and allied health professionals, nursing and paramedicine including students, academics, PE teachers, sports trainers and more.
SASMA is proud to support the Tour Down Under and Adelaide Equestrian Festival, providing a medical team who support medical coverage on the ground. We also support the Australian Masters Games and University Games when they are held in Adelaide. If you are a SASMA member contact the office to discuss these opportunities.
SASMA Professional Membership Categories and Benefits
Professional
- For those working in the medical, allied health, sports science, nursing, paramedic and research fields.
Recent Graduate
- For those who have recently completed their studies in the above categories (available in the first year after completing studies)
- Free or discounted access to SASMA Education Sessions, including the Annual Sports Medicine Conference
- Opportunities to network and connect with the wider medical, allied health and sporting community
- Maximise your professional exposure and referral pathways with community sports
- Career pathways to elite sport and mentorship
- Paid presenter opportunities at Community and Sports Trainer Courses
- Stay up to date with the latest evidence-based information and research
- Advertising employment roles/other on our jobs/information board
- SASMA voting and use of SASMA logo
- Discounted offers from SASMA partners
Associate Membership Categories and Benefits
Associate
- For those with professional connections to sports medicine, nursing, paramedicine, fitness, teaching.
Student
- For those studying in the medical and allied health, nursing and paramedicine industries.
Sports Trainer
- For our Sports Trainer Community, complete your Sports Trainer Accreditation and become a member for 3 years.
- Free or discounted access to SASMA Education Sessions, including the Annual Sports Medicine Conference
- Further your opportunity to network and connect with the wider medical and allied health and sporting community
- Career pathways to elite and community sport opportunities and mentorship
- Opportunity for paid presenting roles and medical coverage roles at major SA events
- Support with reaccreditation / upskilling / mentoring
- Develop sporting industry relationships
- Stay up to date with the latest evidence-based information and research
- Advertising employment roles/other on our jobs/information board
- Discounted offers from SASMA partners
- Advocacy support
SASMA Membership is Open to;
Professionals across the sports medicine and sports science discipline, including but not limited to: Sports Doctors, Sports and Exercise Physicians, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Sports Dietitians, Sports Psychologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientists, Medical Specialists, General Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics, Academics, Researchers and PE Teachers.
To be eligible for SASMA Membership, you must:
- Accept SASMA’s Code of Ethics
- Support SASMA’s values and vision
- Not do anything which may bring SASMA into disrepute
- Have no criminal convictions
Recommendation / Journey
FAQs
Yes, the professional membership includes the sports trainer accreditation fee.
You firstly need to hold a paid SASMA membership. The pathway to leadership opportunities within the organisation is to firstly apply through the annual EWP expression of interest request form. If successful many EWP member’s transition to the Council after a period on the EWP and some members directly are voted straight onto the Council. At the AGM each year Council nomination forms are sent out to members who can apply for a position on Council which is voted on at the AGM.
Contact the office (8234 6369) to discuss your area of interest and expertise. This information will be communicated with the EWP who set the program each November. There are opportunities for members to present at the Sports Trainers and Community courses, contact the office to discuss these opportunities.
You receive reminders via email communication with simple online payment/renewal options. You can also log into your member profile via logging into the website (member code and user name can be found on the bottom of SASMA emails you receive).
Membership lasts for 12 months and is due on the date you signed up.
Retired membership is offered for those wanting to stay connected and up to date. Please contact the office to discuss options and any other circumstances.
Becoming a SASMA member provides opportunities for connecting to elite teams and our professional members that work with them. Positive feedback we commonly receive is about the networking and connections people make at events, often leading to invitations to shadow our members or to gain a mentor.
Courses & Events
Practical resources and tools to keep teenagers with Autism and ADHD active and involved in sport.
Become a Member
Gain an understanding on concussion in community sport, recognise the signs and symptoms, removal of that player from field and more.
Tertiary Students
Learn more about sports medicine, injury prevention, recovery and staying active, build your knowledge and feel more confident supporting safe sport in your community.
Resources
Gain up to date and relevant knowledge on the principles of injury prevention and management and concussion in community sport.