Weightlifting Wales and British Weight Lifting share a joint membership platform, bringing additional benefits to their mutual members. There are different types of memberships available; Junior Club member, Senior Club member, Unattached member and a Supporter member. To learn about the benefits of each type of membership, click 'Join Now' in the boxes below. When signing up to become a joint member of both Weightlifting Wales and British Weight Lifting, you must make sure you select your region as 'Wales' in the form.
Memberships
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
*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
