Memberships: Participant, Official, Coach, Supporter

*Licensed club minimum requirements*

Welfare / Safeguarding Officer (Compulsory)

Valid British Weightlifting membership

Valid Enhanced DBS check

Up-to-date and valid Safeguarding qualification

Significant Safeguarding knowledge

All information logged onto Sport 80

Head Coach (Compulsory)

Level 2 BWL Coach Qualification

Full Membership

Valid BWL Coaching License

Up-to-date and valid Safeguarding qualification

Valid Enhanced DBS check

All information logged onto Sport 80

Secretary (Advisory)

Valid British Weightlifting support membership

Safeguarding knowledge

Club Constitution

A club constitution clarifying how the club will be managed.

Clubs may affiliate to Weightlifting Wales, by purchasing a joint membership through British Weight Lifting.

Benefits:

• BWL Certificate and affiliated club logo to display in your Facility
• BWL club insurance cover
• Ability to organise an official BWL Tier 3 competition
• Access to club development guidance and funding support
• Regular newsletters/updates
• Opportunity to feature in our newsletters
• Exclusive discounts on weightlifting equipment
• Exclusive benefits from BWL partners
• Access to support from your nearest Regional Development Officer who can aid with grant applications, setting up pathways with local authority bodies and hosting small local event
• Access to supporting documents to help you set up good governance practice within your club
• Membership with the Welsh Sport Association, granting you discounted offers for courses for your staff and volunteers (please contact WW for access)
• Quarterly updates from the WW newsletter and opportunity to feature in this
• Support with gaining Insport Certification
• Playing a crucial part in the delivery of the WW strategy within Wales
• Becoming part of the WW community
• Support to work towards becoming a WW Academy