British Wrestling has updated the club affiliation criteria for 2023.
British Wrestling is continuing to look at improving governing standards within the sport. One of these governing standards is the club affiliation process and what checks we are implementing to ensure our clubs meet baseline requirements.
Open Calls for Club Admin to drop in and ask questions will be hosted on the 8th and 14th December at 17:00. If you have not already received your invite, please contact us at clubdevelopment@britishwrestling.org.
The Club Affiliation Criteria this year will include:
Head Coach
Requirements
- 1st4Sport BWA Coaching Level 2 Qualification / Honorary Coaching Certificate
- First Aid
- Safeguarding Certification
- Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI
- Signed Coaches Code of Conduct
Safeguarding Officer
Requirements
Must be independent of Head Coach and have in place:
- Safeguarding Certification
- Enhanced DBS (via British Wrestling)/PVG/Access NI
Club Committee
Roles and Requirements
Committee members must include:
- Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Minimum recreational membership or higher for all members
Governance and Structure
Club Constitution
A club constitution or other governing document for the club.
Club Bank Account
A community club bank account in the name of the club or business bank account, separate from the individual.
List of Active Coaches
A list of active coaches at the club you expect to be coaching in your club this year.
Once submitted these credentials will be amber and turn green once approved/active. If a credential turns red British Wrestling will be in touch to address this with you directly.
