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Brief History
The Sport Management Program started at Western New England
College in 1997, which was the same year the planning to create
the Sport Management Association began. In1998, the association
became an active organization in the college community. In
1997, Dr. Sharianne Walker joined the campus to teach and
direct the sport management program. One year later Dr. Daniel
Covell joined the School of Business as an Assistant Professor
of sport management.
When the association first began in 1998, there were seven
active members. In four short years, the organization has
grown to over 65 active members. The SMA has grown to become
one of the most active groups both on the campus and in the
Great Springfeild community.
About the Association
Meaghan Skidmore'99
with Harlem Rockets Star
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The Sport Management Association offers members the
opportunity to participate in a variety of "learning
beyond the classroom" activities. The Association
sponsors sport industry speakers luncheons as well as
trips to sport-related events such as the Baseball Winter
Meetings, National Sport Forum and professional sporting
events. The Association also sponsors sports facility
tours and social events as well. Members are encouraged
to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom
to the management of real-world events and programs
such as Midnight Madness and the Softball Tournament.
The association takes great pride in community service
and participating in such nationally known events as
the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.
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Requirements for Membership
In order to become a member of the Sport Management Association,
you must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
at Western New England College. A membership fee of $10 per
year ($5 per semester) is charged for students. Membership
benefits include a discount to events and trips, merchandise
discount and access to the sport management list serve, which
provides updated information on internship opportunities,
programs, and activities as well as being recognized in the
association.
Current Executive Board Members
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President: Darryl Konicki '03
Vice-President: Shaun Krafthofter '03
Treasurer: Ryan Emerson '05
Secretary: Patricia Troiano '05
Publicity: Sean Bleyl '03
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