FAQ'S

What is the difference between an IFI Mark Facility and a IFI Pilot site?
IFI Pilot Sites, as the name suggests, were the first facilities to receive the IFI accreditation be…
How much does it cost to get an accreditation?
IFI Mark Accreditation is a two stage process, designed to make it easier for you to implement withi…
What does an IFI assessment cover?
You are assigned a designated client manager who will discuss the IFI Mark with you in more detail a…
What are the main differences in the levels of accreditation?
There are three levels of IFI accreditation, Provisional (first) Registered (second) and Excellent (…
Are there any funding opportunities available to me?
At the present time there is no funding available from the IFI to assist facilities in becoming IFI …
How long does it take for a facility to become accredited?
From the date we receive your initial application expressing your interest in the programme, it usua…
How long does a facility accreditation last for?
The accreditation lasts for a period of two years. This is to ensure that standards are maintained i…
What makes a facility accessible?
The IFI assist leisure facilities in improving their level of inclusion by providing advice and supp…
How did you decide on the equipment that makes up the provisional package?
The equipment that makes up this package includes equipment that provides both a cardiovascular and …
What does the provisional equipment package mean?
A Provisional level equipment package is the equipment requirements facilities that are IFI accredit…
How much does IFI equipment cost?
The cost of IFI Accredited equipment depends entirely on your choice or fitness equipment supplier. …
How does equipment become accredited?
The process of accreditation includes a review of the equipment by the IFI Equipment Panel and testi…
Does the IFI still purchase equipment for sites?
At the present time the IFI does not purchase equipment for facilities. During a previous phase of t…
How do I collect the information needed for IFI?
Ideally you need to add a question relating to disability to your Pre Exercise Questionnaire form (P…
How long do I monitor for?
Facilities monitor for the 2-year period of the accreditation, depending on the monitoring system be…
I don’t already collect information about disabled visits, will that be a problem?
If you do not already collect this data it will not affect your accreditation however if you are col…
What if some customers don’t declare that they have a disability?
An individuals perception of what constitutes a disability or impairment and the different definitio…