Membership

Why join the academy?
- Discounts on courses
- Early booking offers
- UK network of fencing coaches
- Advice and support
- Access to new and exisiting coaching materials
- Updates on updates in latest developments in fencing
- Newsletters
Cost
The membership fee costs £22 per year.
Who may apply for Membership?
- All BAF qualified coaches (including international coaches) may apply for membership of the Academy.
- For holders of qualifications NOT issued by the BAF, it shall be at the discretion of the Committee to decide on both acceptance and at what level of membership should be offered to the applicant.
- Retired coaches who wish to retain contact with the Academy may also apply.
We are very happy to help you and to answer any questions you may have. Each enquiry will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note: The final decision on every application to join the BAF shall remain with the Committee.
Apply for membership.
When you apply for BAF membership, we collect and process your personal information, such as your name, contact details, membership information and payment details, for the purposes of processing your renewal, maintaining your membership records and administering your membership.
We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your information will only be used for legitimate club purposes and will not be shared with third parties except where necessary to process your membership or payment, or where we are legally required to do so.
Payment details are processed securely by our payment provider and are not stored by the club unless specifically required and permitted by law.
You have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information, subject to applicable legal requirements. For further information about how we collect, use and protect your personal data, please contact the club.