BAF membership

Apply for BAF membership

Apply to join the Academy. No payment is needed until approval.

£22 a year after approval. Your subscription renews automatically until cancelled.

Your application

Tell us about yourself and your coaching experience.

Your details




We’ll email you a link to set your password.

Membership or coach-register number.

Postal address

Age 18 or over

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

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.

Safeguarding training

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

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.

If you hold a current check, select its issuing body below.

Required if you selected that you hold a current check.

Complete this only when you choose Other.

Additional information

Already applied? Request a new setup link

We use your details to administer your membership. Privacy information.

What happens after I apply?

Verify your email and set your password using the link we send you. BAF will then review your application and email you its decision.

What does membership cost?

The annual subscription is £22 and renews automatically until cancelled. Payment is available after your application is approved. Good standing also requires your membership checks to be current.

Need help? Send us a message or email the BAF.