How to become an ‘Approved Club’
There is no cost to become an approved club, however as part of the application process there are a variety of criteria that each club must meet and provide evidence for. These are as follows:
- Club and its members must be covered by its own insurance, or that of the facility where it is based.
- Club Secretary must be a current member of British Powerlifting.
- Club must have a qualified first aider.
- All Club officials/volunteers must be DBS cleared.
- Club must have a current British Powerlifting Referee (Any Category: Divisional – IPF Cat2).
- Club must have a British Powerlifting Coach (Level 1 or Level 2).
- Club Officials must hold a current ‘Coach Clean Programme’ certificate. See our anti-doping page.
- Club must have a qualified Safeguarding Officer.
- Each Year you will be asked to resubmit your qualifications to ensure you are still qualified to be an approved club.
N.B. Multiple criteria can be met by a single individual. Copies of all certificates will be required, as proof of validity, e.g. an up-to-date and signed off ‘Referees Book/Card’, ‘British Powerlifting Coaching Course’ certificate, or current insurance document etc…
Download the Approved Club Application form and Checklist.
For more information about registering an Approved Club, or submitting an application and supporting evidence, please contact Sam Cook: clubs@britishpowerlifting.org
For useful advice about setting up your own sports club, please visit: www.sportenglandclubmatters.com
