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The Sports Chapter was launched at the Annual Conference and Exhibition in March 2022.

In March 2022, just ahead of the Annual SEA Conference held at Tonbridge School, Tonbridge School Centre hosted the launch of a new and exciting chapter of the association, offering guidance and support specifically to sports managers who face a unique set of challenges in a school’s environment. The first Advisory session dedicated to our Sports Chapter was held in May 2022 hosted at Abingdon School’s Sports Centre.

From recruitment to pool maintenance and gym refurbishment, the SEA Sports Chapter will bring into sharp focus the issues facing Sports Managers and provide opportunities throughout the year for Sports professionals to share knowledge, gain insights into potential solutions and network with colleagues, developing shared best practice in the industry. Please read on for further information and how to join.

Become a sports member

Applying for Sports Chapter Membership

All new Sports Chapter members and all current SEA members wishing to add Sports Chapter membership should complete this form. SEA members benefit from a discounted membership fee to the SEA Sports Chapter from September 2022.

Sports Chapter Member Benefits

Sports Chapter members will benefit from:
- Dedicated Advisory Meetings once a term focusing on specific challenges with experts sharing knowledge and insight;
- Tailored Virtual Roundtable discussions at least once a quarter;
- A LinkedIn Sports members only forum for discussion, networking and problem solving;
- Dedicated Sports Chapter reference library available to Sports’ Centre Chapter members’ only;
- Regular Poolside Chats hosted virtually by members of the SEA Committee; and
- An annual Conference and Exhibition for Sports Centres.

Membership of the SEA has really supported me in my journey at Sherborne school. Just being able to pick up a phone and get some advice from an expert on a specific subject has been invaluable.

Rebecca Fallon, Events Manager, Sherborne School
The launch of the Sports Chapter at Tonbridge School Centre in March was an important milestone – I look forward to networking with many colleagues around the country who run equally unique school sports centres. Sharing issues and opportunities while providing solutions to industry challenges, make this an exciting prospect.

Alex Lloyd, Manager, Tonbridge School Centre
I return to the office after every one of the SEA events that I attend and immediately refer to my notes, implementing something new or developmental in my department.

Hannah Dwyer, Head of Commercial, Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Commercial activity in schools has never been more important than it is now. I am delighted to be able to turn to my colleagues in the SEA when I’m considering a new venture or just wanting to have a sounding board.

Nina Hunt, Business & International Director, The King’s School, Canterbury
We’ve been so fortunate to be able to host in-person events again at the SEA. Whilst our online offer is excellent, nothing beats meeting and chatting to colleagues in-person at a different school each time and seeing how someone else approaches things. I travel from South Devon every time but never regret making the effort.

Bob Panayides, Commercial Manager, Mount Kelly
Active professional networking is vital to our commercial activities. The SEA brings people together and builds long-term relationships as well as a good level of trust and support over time. The biggest advantages of being a SEA member are to get fresh ideas, strengthen business connections, raise your profile in your own school environment, gain more knowledge and most importantly get advice and support.

Marina Kilaniotis, Head of Commercial, Highgate School.