The Institute of Sport Management was established in 2000 as an independent, self funded advocacy group with a mission “To represent and service the interests of Sport Managers, to enhance their profile, credibility, professionalism and on going development”.

Since inception we have been succesful in establishing a global network of sport management professionals with a membership  base across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa.

The Institute of Sport Management is at the forefront of developing and fostering higher standards in sport management and aims to be instrumental in setting the professional standards, developing member skills, monitoring industry participant performance and working with the various representatives of the sport industry to formulate the future.