Stadium Managers Association is the primary industry resource for Facility Managers and Leading Suppliers in the stadium industry.
SMA OFFERS
• The only Annual Seminar focused exclusively on stadium concerns at a leadership level
• Informational resources and member discounts on relevant webinars and staff training programs like TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) training for responsible alcohol service and Energy Star and Waste Wise for responsible environmental practices
• Industry affiliations that support safe stadium operations like the Department of Homeland Security’s RSAT (Risk Self-Assessment Tool) for facility security, and NCS4 (National Center for Spectator Sport Safety & Security) with sport security supervisor training
• An incredible value for managers - priced lower than other industry associations with the support of the best vendor partners in the industry
• Annual opportunity to hear, meet, and speak with League leadership
• Members-only communication tools to discuss best practices, seek advice, post positions, research services
• Job postings and student internship programs support your search for motivated individuals to maintain your professional staff
• Web site links that allow managers to easily connect with the industry suppliers they need to keep their stadium at peak performance
• First hand reports and industry insight on incidents and events:
In May, a strong thunderstorm with high winds moved across the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility. Microburst winds of nearly 70 mph caused the facility to collapse while team practice was in progress. SMA member, Accuweather, reported the incident for members.
SMA member with Qualcomm Stadium shared his experiences operating the stadium as a refuge for victims of the 2008 wildfires in San Diego.
The SMA Seminar included live video and reports from the incident commander who led the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero on 9/11, and lessons learned that effected members’ emergency preparedness plans.
SMA member Ellerbe Becket spoke to Seminar attendees on the challenges faced in rebuilding the Superdome after one of the most horrifying disasters in our lifetime. The stadium’s renewal became a symbol of the rebirth of New Orleans.
OUR MEMBERS SAY
• “I learn from others’ successes and challenges, so that I can bring new practices & technologies to our stadium.”
• “The Seminar happens during the same week each year, a time that is most convenient for stadium managers, where ALL sessions are relevant to stadium issues - not arenas, not concert halls!”
• “I expand my industry knowledge by staying in touch with what’s new with other managers and our vendor partners.”
• “The diverse membership helps me assess differences in cultures between Europe and US and evaluate how to get best practices from both.”
• “SMA is a good resource for webinars and educational opportunities that I can count on being relevant to share with my staff.”
• “ I know who to call if I need advice, a vendor reference, or answers to my latest challenge”
• “SMA encourages students in Sports Business programs to join and learn from veteran managers. Together, we are developing a pool of qualified future employees that I’ll have to spend less time training!”
Download a PDF Membership Form here or click here to join online!
