Clubs meeting these criteria have demonstrated a commitment to providing a safe, fun environment for people to enjoy wrestling in and are instrumental in helping BWA to deliver our mission of “Promoting and developing the sport of wrestling so that everyone achieves their full potential on and off the mat”, and demonstrate British Wrestling values of resilience, inclusivity, bravery and integrity.
Affiliation for 2023 opens on the 1st November.
Club Health Checks
In order to ensure all Affiliated Clubs, continue to meet standards, BWA will work with clubs to complete an annual health check, which will monitor any significant changes in the club and verify that the club is continuing to be well run. Below are the additional criteria.
- Proof of a Community Club Bank Account (or Business Account separate to the individual).
- Club Constitution/Governance Document.
- Name and Membership Details of 3 Club Officials. This should be three different people who are not related. (Club admin can change the roles of individuals that are part of the club i.e Club President, Secretary, Treasurer within their remit on the system).
- List of active coaches at the club (These roles can be assigned to the coach by Club Admin within your Club Portal on the BWA membership portal).
Affiliated clubs are required to fulfil these criteria: –
- Head Coach
- 1st4Sport UKCC BWA Coaching Level 2 Qualification / Honorary Coaching Certificate
- First Aid
- Safeguarding Certification
- Enhanced DBS (via British Wrestling)/PVG/Access NI
- Signed Coaches Code of Conduct
- Club Welfare Officer (for the protection of children and vulnerable adults)
- Safeguarding Certification
- Enhanced DBS (via British Wrestling)/PVG/Access NI
