The Sports Assessment and Audit Board (SAAB)

We are dedicated to elevating the standards of gyms and fitness centres, social clubs, academies, institutions with sports facilities and stadia across India through a comprehensive and certified audit system.

About SAAB

The Sports Assessment and Audit Board (SAAB) is a pioneering initiative launched by the Confederation for Sports and Recreation Industry (CSRI). We are dedicated to elevating the standards of gyms and fitness centres, social clubs, academies, institutions with sports facilities and stadia across India through a comprehensive and certified audit system. Similarly SAAB would like to expand its services to cover more support systems and services of the Sports and Recreation Sector. Our goal is to ensure that sports and fitness facilities meet world-class standards, fostering better health and fitness outcomes for all.

Our Objectives

Aligning Standards with International Best Practices

Developing audit standards that reflect global best practices to enhance the quality and safety of sports and fitness facilities in India.

Creating a Regulated and Organized Industry

Creating an organized and regulated market for gyms, fitness centres, sports clubs, sports complexes and stadia to ensure consistency and reliability in service delivery.

Certified Star Rating System

Introducing a first-of-its-kind certified star rating system for gyms, fitness centres, social clubs, institutions with sports facilities, and stadia.

Promoting Facility Efficiency and Resource Utilization

Assessing and providing feedback on the efficiency of resource utilization within facilities to promote sustainable operations.

Fostering Healthy Competition

Encouraging facilities to improve their standards and strive for higher star ratings, thereby creating a healthy competitive environment in the sports and fitness industry.

Providing Constructive Feedback

Identifying strengths and areas for improvement to help facilities enhance their services and infrastructure.

Ensuring Value for Money

Aligning fees of gym and fitness centres, sports clubs and sports complexes with the star rating to ensure customers receive fair value for the services provided.

Connecting Industry Stakeholders

• Strengthening connections between various stakeholders in the sports and fitness industry to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What We Do

At the Sports Assessment and Audit Board (SAAB), we are dedicated to enhancing the standards of gyms, fitness centres, social clubs, and institutions with sports facilities and stadia across India. Our comprehensive audit process is designed to evaluate and certify these facilities, ensuring they meet world-class benchmarks in quality, safety, and service. Here’s an overview of what we do: