Membership & Participation
Member Recruitment
Gliding is a sport open to all and participation can involve becoming a glider pilot and/or volunteerings for one of the many support roles required to operate a successful gliding club.
More information on recruiting members can be found on the Marketing & Communications page
Member Engagement & Retention
Joining a club can be daunting, even for the most outgoing person. Having a welcoming environment is important right from the moment someone finds out about your club through to when they’re an active member. This is key in reducing the barrier to participation and encourages members to become advocates of your club.
Areas to consider to actively engage and retain members:
- New Member Welcome / Induction
- Membership forms
- Member Engagement
- Member Retention
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Guide to Diversity
- Equity and Diversity Policy
- Club Equality and Diversity Policy
- BGA Equality and Diversity Policy
- Disabilities / Additional needs
- Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WinG)
- Becoming a Junior Gliding Centre
- University Gliding
- Managing Club Volunteers
- Managing club and visiting under-18’s