Each year CASES offers members a programme of opportunities for recognition, accreditation and events.
Many of these opportunities are exclusive to CASES members.
| Date | Event / Deadline |
| 6 January | Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA) deadlinesPurpose: Recognises practitioners who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and understanding required to practise safely, effectively and independently as sport and exercise scientists. It also includes the HPSA, which provides recognition of excellence within the UK high performance sport environment and ensures quality assurance at the highest level. Eligibility: Professional members working in applied practice, research or pedagogy. Link: Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA) |
| 26 January | Conference abstract submission deadlinePurpose: To invite high‑quality abstracts across core sport and exercise science disciplines for presentation at the CASES Conference. Link: Conference Abstract Submission (when live) |
| 31 January | Professor Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation of the Year Award application deadlinePurpose: Recognises an outstanding doctoral dissertation in sport and/or exercise sciences. |
| 31 January | CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (CUES) and Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme (CPGES) deadlinePurpose: Endorses undergraduate or Postgraduate sport and exercise science programmes that equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to enter the profession. |
| 1 February | Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) deadlinePurpose: Provides an independent learning pathway leading to registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. |
| 1 March | Climate Action and Sustainability in Sports and Exercise Science Award deadlinePurpose: Recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to climate action and sustainability within sport and exercise science. |
| 14 March | Supervised Experience application deadlinePurpose: Supports aspiring sport and exercise scientists in gaining the experience required for CASES Accreditation. |
| 31 March | CASES and Clinical Exercise Physiology UK Continuing Professional Development Grant application deadlinePurpose: Supports continuing professional development toward AHCS registration as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist or maintenance of existing registration. Link: CASES and Clinical Exercise Physiology UK Continuing Professional Development Grant |
| 13 April | CASES Conference 2026 Early Bird Registration deadlineLink: CASES 2026 |
| 1 May | CASES Expert Statement Grant application deadlinePurpose: Produce concise, evidence based guidance on key topics relevant to sport and exercise scientists.Eligibility: Professional members. Additional Details: A small fund supports contributors providing lived experience. Link: CASES Expert Statement Grant |
| 31 May | CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (CUES) and Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme (CPGES) deadlinePurpose: Endorses undergraduate or Postgraduate sport and exercise science programmes that equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to enter the profession. |
2 June |
Day Zero CASES Conference 2026 - Satellite Sessions/Public LecturePurpose: Pre-conference sessions focusing on CASES specialisms.Eligibility: Members and non-members. Free to attend, some sessions are invite-only. Link: CASES 2026 |
| 3-4 June | CASES Conference 2026Purpose: Two-day sport and exercise science programme packed with world leading insight and expertise. Bridging Education, Building Futures: Sport and Exercise Reimagined. 2026 venue: Manchester Metropolitan University. Eligibility: Members and non-members Link: Full programme of sessions CASES 2026 |
| 4 June | CASES Conference AwardsPurpose: Recognise the outstanding contributions made at the CASES Conference. Link: CASES Conference Awards |
| 1 July | Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA) deadlinesPurpose: Recognises practitioners who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and understanding required to practise safely, effectively and independently as sport and exercise scientists. It also includes the HPSA, which provides recognition of excellence within the UK high performance sport environment and ensures quality assurance at the highest level. Eligibility: Professional members working in applied practice, research or pedagogy. Link: Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA) |
| 15 July | CASES Prof Edward Winter Early-to-Mid Career Researcher project Grant application deadline
Purpose: Supports early to mid career researchers in developing their professional identity.Eligibility: Professional Members of CASES for at least one year. Link: CASES Prof Edward Winter Early-to-Mid Career Researcher project Grant |
| 31 July | CASES Fellowship application deadlinePurpose: Recognises exceptional professional achievement, service and contribution to CASES and the wider sport and exercise science community. |
| 1 August | Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) deadlinePurpose: Provides an independent learning pathway leading to registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. |
| 29 August | Volunteer of the Year Award application deadline
Purpose: Celebrate the achievements and dedication of CASES members and committee members.Eligibility: All CASES members. Additional Details: Applications typically open in June alongside National Volunteering Week. |
| 14 September | Supervised Experience application deadlinePurpose: Supports aspiring sport and exercise scientists in gaining the experience required for CASES Accreditation. Link: Supervised Experience |
| 30 September | CASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award application deadline
Purpose: Recognises an outstanding undergraduate dissertation in sport and/or exercise sciences. |
| 1 October | CASES Expert Statement Grant application deadlinePurpose: Produce concise, evidence based guidance on key topics relevant to sport and exercise scientists.Eligibility: Professional members. Additional Details: A small fund supports contributors providing lived experience. Link: CASES Expert Statement Grant |
| 31 December | CASES Masters Dissertation of the Year Award application deadline
Purpose: Recognises an outstanding Masters level dissertation in sport and/or exercise sciences. |
