Working together to connect professional networks, launching initiatives, and developing ideas using cutting-edge science and best practice models serves to advance both the profession and those working with athletes in the field. Learning from different organisations and the cultures in which they are embedded creates a rich experience that advances our understanding of practical applications, not only regarding different sports and their physiological and environmental differences but also in terms of people eat as part of their traditional diet. Partnerships, therefore, can take on a variety of activities.

Collaborations are also key in setting standards such as those of professional practice to ensure high quality, evidence-based approaches. Organisations do best if they join efforts rather than working in silos, especially if the field is relatively small. PINES welcomes such partnerships that focus on a common vision at home and around the globe.