Sports Trainer Membership

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is pleased to offer Sports Trainer Membership and an insurance package prepared especially for the working Sports Trainer.

Benefits of Membership

Sports Trainer Insurance
Subscription to Sport Health
Discount on SMA publications and other merchandise
Free Smartplay injury prevention material
Reduced cost for registration to SMA Conferences
Access to the Member Benefits program

Sports Insurance Policy

Our Sports Insurance policy provides:

Sports Liability Cover

Public Liability ($20 Million)
Products Liability ($20 Million)
Professional Indemnity ($10 Million)

Personal Accident Cover

Capital Benefits (Death and total disablement $100,000)
Loss of Income ($500 a week up to 52 weeks)
Medical Benefits (non Medicare costs up to $3,00)

The Sports Trainers insurance policy is covered by Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia. For more details about JLTA, click here click here.

This Policy is only available to SMA Accredited Sports Trainers practicing in Australia and New Zealand. It is the policy holder’s responsibility to ensure their SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation is current. The insurance policy is only valid whilst the policy holder’s SMA Sports Trainer accreditation is current. The policy is void at any period during which the policy holder’s SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation lapses.

The Policy operates while a sports trainer is working in activities involving:

playing in club, representative, state or national matches
training routines arranged by the club, league, association or federation
travelling directly to or from the above activities and residence or place of employment or club premise
staying away from home during a tour for the purpose of participating in representative matches
an administrative capacity or organised social and fundraising activities

It is important to take out this policy. Many NSO’s and SSO’s do not have insurance policies that cover Sports Trainers. Check with your relevant organisation to see what insurance cover they provide for Sports Trainers.

Membership gives you 12 months insurance cover and is current from date of payment.

Sports Trainer membership costs $180. The rate for Full-time students is $160*.
*must provide a copy of your Student card showing Full-time study status.
These prices are correct as at 1 January 2017.
NB all prices are GST inclusive.

How do I become a Member?

To be eligible for Sports Trainer Membership, you must be currently accredited with SMA. Please ring the National Office of SMA on 1800 685 684 if you are unsure of the status of your accreditation.

Join Online

Click here to join online via a secure portal. You can pay via Mastercard or Visa credit card. Alternatively you can choose to have an invoice emailed to you with other payment options

It is the policy holder’s responsibility to ensure their SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation is current. The insurance policy is only valid whilst the policy holder’s SMA Sports Trainer accreditation is current. The policy is void at any period during which the policy holder’s SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation lapses.

To download a Sports Trainer Membership application from in PDF format please click on the link below. Otherwise contact the National Office for an application form to be faxed, emailed or sent.

Sports Trainer Members must abide by the Sports Trainer Code of Ethics. Click HERE to view the Code of Ethics. For further enquiries please contact SMA on 1800 685 684 or email members@sma.org.au

Please note, this policy is only available to SMA accredited Sports Trainers. If you require insurance to work as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Leader or Soft Tissue Therapist, please contact Kirsten at JLT on 03 9613 1487 for further insurance options.