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:

Your application

Tell us about yourself and your coaching experience.

Your details

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Prefix (optional)

Mobile telephone (optional)

Membership number (optional) Membership or coach-register number.

Are you publicly listed on the British Fencing Coach Register? * If you are not publicly listed on the British Fencing Coach Register, you will need to provide your DBS certificate and safeguarding certificate.

Postal address

House name or number (optional)

Street *

Area or town (optional)

County or region (optional)

Postcode (optional)

Country (optional)

Age 18 or over

Your date of birth confirms that you meet the minimum age requirement and helps BAF verify DBS certificate details.

Date of birth *

Coaching qualifications

Please tell us about your coaching qualifications, both with the BAF and other bodies. Include the awarding body, level, weapons and award dates.

Coaching qualifications (optional)

Safeguarding training

Please tell us about any safeguarding training you currently hold. Include the provider and completion dates.

Safeguarding course (optional)

DBS check

Do you currently hold a DBS check or equivalent? If so, select the body that issued it. BAF will ask for any further details later if needed.

Do you currently hold a DBS or equivalent check? (optional) If you hold a current check, select its issuing body below.

Which body issued your check? (optional) If known, select the body that issued your check.

Other body or jurisdiction (optional) Complete this only when you choose Other.

Additional information

Anything else you would like us to know? (optional)

I confirm these details are accurate, and I authorise BAF to check any safeguarding/DBS information supplied.

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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 academy.