HISTORY
ASWIS History
Established in 2015, the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports raises awareness of the ways in which social work practice can partner with and contribute to all levels and all segments of sports. ASWIS promotes a social worker in sports perspective that is grounded in social and economic justice, strength-based approaches, and person-in-environment frameworks. ASWIS encourages the full range of social work practice in sports, from case management and clinical services through advocacy and policy practice for every level and segment of sports.
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ASWIS finalized its incorporation in June 2016 and become an official 501(c)(3) in March of 2017.
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EIN Number: 81-3890412
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Benefits of Membership:
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Advance Your Career: Members will have access to job postings and receive additional support in applying for jobs in sports organizations and departments. Members will have opportunities to attend educational trainings, institutes, and symposia to help advance their understanding of social work in sports.
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Get Connected: Members will be actively engaged in grassroots efforts to promote Social Work in Sports. Members will connect with fellow researchers, practitioners, and professionals who are working in the field. This is done through the ASWIS blog, membership listserv, and website.
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Save Money: Members will save money on continuing education opportunities, symposium registration, enrollment in the certificate program, etc.
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OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RUNS JANUARY TO JANUARY.
WE DO NOT OFFER PRO-RATED MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Individual Annual Membership Fees:
ASWIS is pleased to offer two levels of memberships to support our growing membership. Each of the memberships is renewed on an annual basis (one year from the date of your registration). Note: All founding members should renew as professional service members.
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Social work professionals (e.g., practitioners, advocates, faculty members) and other mental health practitioners who have a history or passion for working with athletes are invited to be members of this Alliance. Coaches, athletic trainers, athletic department personnel, athletic medical staff, sport psychologists, clinical counselors, and all other individuals with a passion for the mental health and well-being of athletes are also encouraged to join. Current undergraduate and graduate students hoping to obtain a career working in the development of functioning of athletes are also invited to be members of this Alliance.
Option One: Professional Membership ($110.00)
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Option Two: Student Membership ($55.00)
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Student Membership: Current undergraduate and graduate students hoping to obtain a career in athlete development and functioning can join as student members.
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Institutional Annual Membership Fees (for one year):
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Educational Membership (colleges and universities) - $325.00
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Agency-based Membership - $175.00
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Benefits of Institutional Membership
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1 Live steam or recorded access to our annual conference
2 Discount on individual and student memberships
3 Discount on conference registration for affiliated members
4 Promotion of the institution on the ASWIS website
5 Access to discounts for ASWIS webinars
6 Discount towards Sport Social Work Certificate Program
7 Non-voting committee work
8 Opportunities to post on the ASWIS job center
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