Learn More and Join The SSIA

Do you run sports leagues, tournaments and social events?

Join now to enjoy our various knowledge sharing, group purchasing and national sponsorship benefits.

Business Growth Knowledge Share

• 1 Free Annual Industry Conference Attendee
• Member-Only Knowledge Share Resources 
  • Facebook Forum/Group - (SSIA)
  • Access to a library of industry resources, webinars and conference seminars (Learn)
• Leadership/Subcommittee opportunities (Committees)

Cost Saving Partner Programs

• Free membership to the Sponsorship Marketing Association
• Discount Equipment Buying Portal (Baden)
  • 25-50% discounts offered
• Discount Apparel/T-Shirt Partner Program (Light Brothers)
• Social Sports Custom Insurance Program (Acrisure)
  • 75% of SSIA members use our partner insurance
  • Most save about half on their accident medical insurance.
• Merchant Services Program (Gravity Payments)
  • SSIA members save over $1000 annually when switching to our Merchant Services Partner!
• National Brand Sponsorship Pitch Inclusion (SSA)

Annual Membership Dues

• Tier 1 (under $500k in Annual Sports League/Social Event Revenue) - $1,750/year
• Tier 2 ($500k-$1.5M in Annual Sports League/Social Event Revenue) - $2,250/year
• Tier 3 (over  $1.5M in Annual Sports League/Social Event Revenue) - $2,750/year

Do you run sports leagues, tournaments and social events and new to the SSIA? Join our Launch Pad:

The SSIA Launch Pad is an accelerator program from the Social Sport Industry Association (SSIA), designed to give social sports league operators the tools, connections and knowledge to grow their organizations.  You’ll be connected with a national network of peers and receive key industry insight and resources to fast track growth and avoid common pitfalls.

• Running: Oct 1st to Mar 31st (6 months)

• Price: $500 for 6 month term. 

Benefits include

• Assigned a Mentor Club: Work 1-on-1 with an experienced organization. 

• Guest on Season 4 of the SSIA Podcast: Share your story, gain exposure and position yourself as part of the industry. 

• Participate in SSIA Quarterly All-Hands Calls: Stay connected to the latest industry trends, peer discussions and knowledge shares. 

  • 2025 Q3 Call = Sept-11

  • 2025 Q4 Call = TBD

  • 2026 Q1 Call = TBD

• Access to Select Seminar Recordings from the 2025 SSIA Conference;  Tap into proven strategies from top operators and industry experts. 

  • Everything you need to open your own facility .

  • Bar sponsorship negotiations. 

  • Dare to run without referees.

  • Building your staff. 

  • How does your club handle Indy players.

• Comes with Free Industry Report from the SSIA: 

  • Are you achieving the Social Sports 5 streams of Revenue?

  • Diagnostic Review of your org-specific Social Sports Scorecard with your Mentor Club

The Fine Print

Launch Pad is a one time offer limited to a maximum of 10 social sports leagues.  A Launch Pad membership is 6 months. To qualify, participants must have an existing league with regular programming.  Facebook membership is for one profile.  

Once you experience the Launch Pad program you can roll your initial payment ($500) into becoming a full SSIA Member where you can enjoy our full knowledge sharing, group purchasing and national sponsorship benefits.

Only companies that are official SSIA sponsors can attend the 2024 conference. Your first step will be to join the SSIA as an official sponsor by clicking here to apply (you will be prompted to choose the sponsorship level from below in the application). 

General (conference only) - $1,500

• Come join the conference as a sponsor and attend much like an industry member. You are welcome to join general session, learning seminars, the Social Star Awards Gals and also compete in the SSIA Challenge!
• Upon request, there will be space for you to exhibit your brand/products during registration, general session and seminars. 
• You and your company will have a profile on the conference app so attendees can get in touch with you throughout the conference.
• Conference registration not included

Gold – $3,000

• General (conference only) Sponsorship Included
• Sponsor Profile on the SSIA Website
• Annual highlight in the SSIA newsletter
• 1 Dedicated Email to the SSIA introducing you to our Members
• Conference registration not included

Platinum – $5,000

• General (conference only) Sponsorship Included
• Featured Sponsor Profile on SSIA Website
• Bi-annual highlight in newsletter
• Bi-annual social media shoutout
• 1 Dedicated Email Introducing you to our Industry Members
• One (1) Free Conference Attendee
• Premium Exhibitor Space at the Annual Conference

Apply to be Sponsor

Exclusive Conference Sponsorship Add-Ons

Get premium exposure of your brand in front of over 100 top decision makers within the Sport & Social Industry. Each of these opportunities is limited to only ONE sponsor, includes General Conference Sponsorship benefits and will go fast. Conference registration not included.

Welcome Reception (Tuesday evening) $3,000

The SSIA conference kicks off Tuesday evening with an opening happy hour. Sponsor the open bar for this 2-hour event and network as the conference kicks off in style. Includes signage at the event and mention/logo as event sponsor in the conference agenda. Estimated attendance: 100 

SSIA Challenge (Wednesday afternoon) $4,000

Each year all attendees compete in a team challenge to see if the SSIA members can “do” what they “sell”. Sponsorship includes naming rights for the event, logo/name on all signage or associated material, as well as the coveted prizes for the winning team. Estimated attendance: 125 

Social Star Awards (Thursday evening) $5,000

The “Golden Globes” of our industry, it’s the conference’s signature event. A networking happy hour & dinner are followed by the esteemed Social Star Awards, given to the “stars” of our industry. Sponsorship includes logo/name throughout the video presentations and a chance to help open the ceremonies. Estimated attendance: 150