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WHAT IS ILAM? ILAM is the Irish Leisure Industry Body for all Sports, Fitness, Aquatic, Health Spas and Associated Facilities. Originally formed in 1989 as ILAM (Ireland) the Institute of Leisure & Amenity Management - the professional body representing Leisure Managers in Ireland and funded by the then Minister of Sport, Frank Fahey TD, through the Department of Education. With the tremendous growth in the Sports & Leisure Industry, the Organisation was re-launched in October 2006 with a new logo, strategy and revised articles of association, and re-branded as “ILAM” with a number of divisions to cater for the different Industry needs.
These are shown in the Organisational chart below. 
WHO CAN JOIN?
All Sport, Leisure, Spa and Associated Facilities operating within the Island of Ireland can join as full voting members. Sport/Aquatic/Leisure/Education/Spa Professionals and others with an involvement or interest in the sector can join as Associate Members. There is also a student membership category. Trade Suppliers are very welcome to join as affiliates to support the industry and avail of exclusive promotional opportunities.
WHAT WE DO?
STANDARDS
• ILAM Operations Standards for Sport & Leisure facilities
• White Flag Award for Leisure Facilities
• Industry codes of practice/other publications
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
• Web site and members only area
• Members newsletter
• Information/fact sheets
• Support and production of research/surveys: e.g. Irish Fitness sector report; Career issues in the Leisure industry; • “Leisure Management Ireland” Industry magazine
• Email and phone advice line
• Support of the INOS- Irish National Observatory of Sport
LOBBYING/REPRESENTATION
• Represent the Industry to Government, Trade Unions and other Organisations/Agencies
• Submission of responses to Government and other policy and consultation documents
• Lobbying of Government departments/agencies and other organisations on behalf of the Industry
• Press Releases on key issues and industry/ white flag profile
ILAM IN EUROPE
• ILAM has assisted in developing the EHFA (European Health Fitness Qualifications) framework and has produced a Fitness Sector action plan for Europe
• ILAM has been involved in four recent EU funded projects which enables Irish Leisure to contribute to European developments and to assist with Industry developments in Ireland
• ILAM is a member of several European and International Organisations including EASE (European Association of Sports Employers), EHFA (European Health & Fitness Association), ESPA (European Spa Association) IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association)
• ILAM is the IHRSA Strategic partner for Ireland
• All full members of ILAM are also IHRSA members and thus receive benefits such as access to global and European reports, information, magazines and discounts on publications and European and International conferences
QUALIFICATIONS
- Accredited by SLITO (Sport & Leisure Industry Training Organisation)
• NSSPC (National Swimming & Spa Pool Certificate) and Foundation course
• IWS/ILAM Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• GP Exercise referral co-ordinator in conjunction with Health Services Executive/Dept of Health
• CSM- Certificate in Supervisory Management
• Diploma in Leisure Management (FETAC accredited modules)
TRAINING
• One day and In-house seminars and workshops on a wide variety of topics of relevance to the Sport, Leisure and Spa Industry • A wide variety of training is accredited by SLITO (Sport & Leisure Industry Training Organisation)
NETWORKING
• Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Regional Networks - meetings with free training for members
OTHER SERIVICES
• ILAM Ireland Services provides a full Consultancy Service for the Sport, Leisure & Spa Industry
• Appointment Service - web based for recruiting Leisure staff
• Advertising in Magazine, Wallplanner
• Sponsorship opportunities |