Your Application Approved

Applying for membership signals your commitment to the technical needs of your employer and your customers. Membership confirms your support for the well being of athletes, event operation excellence, and the best fan experience supported by technologies. Being a member validates your belief that technology is a must have critical element for all sports businesses.

Harness your passion for technology in sport from apps, sensors, aerodynamics, biomechanics, or data engineering; to data platforms, telemetry systems, safety or game equipment, apparel manufacturers, or innovative designs. There is so much to be discovered in the sports industry. 

Your application requires less than five minutes. Join your peers, become a member. 

Your Reach

• 60,000+ Reach
• 14,000+ Social Media  
• 300+ Active Members
• Members: Scouts, Recruiters, Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, Sports Scientists, Sports Physicians, Sports Engineers, Equipment Managers, Sports Technologists, High Performance Heads, Performance Analysts, Data Engineers, Software Developers, Team Managers, Athletes, Lecturers, Researchers, Faculty, Venue Managers, Executives, Front and Back Office Team Members, Sanctioning Officials, Umpires & Referees... 
• 8+ Special Interest Groups Ready for Leadership
• 45+ Business Partners: www.sportstech.directory

Your Member Level

• General Member (GM) is for any sporting organization, vendors or suppliers, or individual with an interest in any technology found in sport. Simply complete the application below. 99% of all applicants have been approved. The only commitment required is that you renew your membership annually. You can volunteer to start an internal micro community, manage existing communities, moderate community forums, and much more. 
  

• Registered Sports Technologist (RST) recognition indicates your financial commitment to the institute's mission, your intent to purse and your dedication to continuous technology education. RST's are issued a credentialing identification number, offered course discounts, given a three year no dues period, provided official materials, and given access to forums. Unlock more for your career!
  

• Certified Sports Technology Professional (CSTP) trust mark is achieved by submitting additional application, school transcripts, professional credentials, and references. Once approved, members  must pass an exam based on industry accepted reference standards. CSTP mark indicates elite top-tier experts, gives you access to professional services, job placements or applied fellowships. 
  

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Your Continuing Education Units (CEU)

ISTA | Professional Sports Technology Institute maintains its own continuing education requirements for registered and certified sports technologists. The association offers vendor specific and vendor neutral courses. We also offer members from other associations much needed technology focused CEUs.

The National Athletic Trainers Association's [NATA] Board of Certification & National Strength & Conditioning Association [NSCA] have designated the association to offer their authorized CEUs. Current methods for satisfying sports technology continuous education requirements include: 

• PSTI "Approved Courses" [product specific or category specific]
• Association Approved Conferences [2020, paused]
• Faculty Approved Innovation Projects
• Special Volunteer Tasks  

Your Opportunities 

All membership levels are encouraged to select a special interest group to help formulate specialization areas. Members are eligible for volunteer leadership opportunities. Industry volunteer groups have formed an education council for sports technology standards, body of knowledge maintenance, and course development. Additionally, a volunteer commercial leadership board has formed to direct the association's business outreach programs.  

*Send us an email to: info@istassociation.com for detailed up to date information regarding business or academic relationships. Our current ecosystem partners include: