About Club Rules

BGA Club Management Guide

About Conflicts of Interest

BGA Club Management Guide About Conflicts of Interest

About Newsletters

BGA Club Management Guide

About Websites

BGA Club Management Guide

Accessing Funding - The Basic Principles

Two page guide on accessing funding. March 2006

Add a new dimension to flying!

Leaflet introducing gliding to powered pilots.

Advice for Parents and Carers

Aerobility

Aerobility is a registered charity founded in 1993 offering disabled people, without exception, the opportunity to fly an aeroplane.

Aerodrome Safeguarding

Report of 2005 Aerodrome Safeguarding Seminar

Airfield Liability Insurance

Looks at the insurance requirements for an airfield. Feb 2015

Annual Reports and Impact Reporting

BGA Club Management Guide

Assistant Junior Coach Role Description

Sample role description for adoption by clubs. Helpful for achieving Junior Gliding Centre status

Automated emails guidance

Belbin Roles

Summary description of Belbin roles which can help with the understanding of management team. See Club Development Overview for full...

BGA Accident and Incident Report Form

BGA Form for reporting accidents, incidents and engineering/maintenance occurrences. Please if possible use the Word version completed on a computer...

BGA Business Risk Management Guidelines

BGA business risk management guidelines

BGA Child Protection Good Practice Guidance for CP Officers

BGA Child Protection Policy and Procedures

BGA Child Protection Policy and Procedures Updated October 2025

BGA Equity and Equal Opportunities Policy

BGA Junior Gliding Centre Application Form

BGA Junior Gliding Centre Evidence Document

BGA Junior Gliding Centre Introduction

BGA News Update

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Pete Stratten

BGA Playing Programme

A matrix recording the processes used to deliver training. Assume part of ClubMark

BGA Post-Accident Guide

Advice for clubs on how to handle the immediate essential tasks in the aftermath of a serious accidents. Designed to...

BGA Wind Turbine Policy

Bond Funding Mechanism

Member Bond funding mechanism generated by Booker Gliding Club

British Gliding Clubs and the CASC Scheme

Guidance for clubs re the Community Amateur Sports Club scheme.

Business Risk Management Guidelines

General guide to business risk, risk registers, planning and mitigation. Can be downloaded via zip in 89

CAP 793: Safe Operating Practices at Unlicenced Aerodromes

CAP748 Aircraft Fuelling and Fuel Installation Management

CAA discontinued publication containing useful guidance.

Caroline Trust donation form

Carrying out a Consultation

BGA Club Management Guide

CASC - Club Briefing

CASC - Club Briefing

CASC Introduction

BGA Briefing introducing Community Amateur Sports Clubs. Updated September 2015.

Child Protection Gliding FAQs

Updated October 2025

Child Protection in Sport (NSPCC)

Link to web site

Club Affordable Gliding Policy Template

CASC - Club Affordable Gliding Policy - template for club adaptation and use

Club Anti-Doping Policy Template

Club Anti-Doping Policy - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Appeals Procedures Template

Club Appeals Procedures - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Best Practice Submission Form

Club Child Protection Guidance for Overnight Camping

Club Child Protection Guidance for Overnight Camping.

Club Child Protection Policy (England and Wales) Template

Club Child Protection Policy - template for club adaptation and use in England and Wales.

Club Child Protection Policy (Northern Ireland) Template

Club Child Protection Policy template for club adaptation and use in Northern Ireland.

Club Child Protection Policy (Scotland) Template

Club Child Protection Policy - template for club adaptation and use in Scotland.

Club Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures Template

Club Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Development Overview

Club Development Manual - Comprehensive Guide Jan 2011. Also refered to as training resource pack

Club Development Plan Example

An example of a club development plan using a simple matrix to record planned actions.

Club Equality and Diversity Policy Template

Club Equality and Diversity Policy - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Full Membership Form Template

BGA Club Full Membership Form - template for club adaptation and use

Club Junior Membership Form Template

Template membership form for Juniors to be adopted by clubs PLEASE NOTE AHEAD OF GDPR IN MAY 2018 THIS FORM...

Club Licensed Premises - Age Verification Policy Template

Club Licenced Premises Age Verification Policy - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Management Guide Statistical Info and Marketing Feedback

For club use

Club marketing information e-form

Club submission of information to inform marketing support.

Club Matters

Club Matters is Sport England’s one stop shop for sports clubs. Club Matters provides free, convenient, practical resources to help...

Club Operations Manual Template

BGA 'Any Gliding Club' Operations Manual - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Policies - Guidance

September 2007. Introduction to the policies pack.

Club Safety Officer Role Description

Club Safety Officer (CSO) role description

Club Sexual Harassment Policy Template

Club Sexual Harassment Policy - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Sport Development Plan Template

Club Sport Development Plan - template for club adaptation and use.

Club Temporary Membership Form Template

BGA Club Temporary Membership Form - template for club adaptation and use.

Clubs as Employers: HR; Policies; and Personnel Issues

Clubs as Employers: HR; Policies; and Personnel Issues

Code of Conduct - Notes for Club Members Template

Club Code of Conduct - Notes for Club Members - template for club adaptation and use.

Code of Conduct for Club Members Template

Code of Conduct for Club Members - ftemplate for club adaptation and use.

Code of Conduct for Club Volunteers and Officials Template

Code of conduct for club volunteers and officials - template for club adaptation and use.

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers of Juniors Template

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers of Juniors - template for club adaptation and use.

Code of Conduct Policy Statement Template

Code of Conduct Policy Statement - template for club adaptation and use.

Companies Limited by Guarantee

Brief explanation of limited companies and how they protect members from un-limited claims except in the case of gross negligence...

Constitutional Matters

BGA Club Management Guide

Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regs 2001

Corporation Tax Briefing and FAQ Mar 2011

Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmosphere Regulation

Link to information on HSE web site

Deaf Pilots UK

A web site for all deaf/hard of hearing people interested in flying.

Deeside GC good practice case study - use of a detailed membership survey

Good practice case study submitted by Deeside GC

Demographic and marketing information

For club use

Developing a Club Development Network

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference by Alison Randle

Developing Gliding Club Partnerships with Schools and Colleges

Resource pack for gliding clubs.

Development News - May 19

Development News - Sept 19

Development News April 19

Development Plan Templete

Development Plan Template Matrix as Ilustrated in the Club Development Plan Sample

Disability Discrimination Act

Disclosure & Barring Service

Link to DBS web site

Discussion Group Feedback

Analysis of feedback from discussion groups (2013 Chairmens Conference)

Dissolution Clauses

Explains the need for a dissolution clause that distributed assets back into the sport as a whole rather than to...

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

EGU Club Development Conference Report 2014

EGU Club Development Conference Report 2014 deals with member recruitment and retention

Electricity Power Lines Aviation Briefing

Electricity Power Lines Aviation Briefing

Employee Communication

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Employee Induction

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Employment Guidance Oct 2010

A general guide to employing people from the BGA

Employment Law - Overview

A guide to employment contracts by Geldards Solicitors

Essential Employment Documents

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Example Safeguarding Map

Uses Parham as an example

Filling the Gap

Suggested gliding activity to help fill the gap between solo and qualified pilot. Aimed at younger pilots but applicable to...

Fuel handling and storage

CAA safety sense leaflet

GDPR briefing

GDPR briefing - Alison Randle

GDPR briefing and phase I action

GDPR briefing and phase I action for clubs

GDPR briefing and phase II action

GDPR briefing and phase II action for clubs

GDPR briefing and phase III action

GDPR briefing and phase III action for clubs

General Meetings

BGA Club Management Guide General Meetings

Girls Get Gliding - A Male Dominated Sport: Why?

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Andy Roch, London GC

Gliding Strip Criteria

This guide aims to identify some basic criteria for an efficient gliding operating strip. Local hazards must be taken into...

Go Where Women Are

Sport England insight on engaging women and girls in sport

Good Practice Minor incident Reporting

Southdown's minor incident reporting system internal to the club

Good Practice Networking to Secure Funding

Ulster's 'Improved methods for securing external capital funding to further the develop the club and the sport

Good Practice Safety Audit System

Cambridge GC's safety audit system

Good Practice Weekly Emails

Highland's system of using email to communicate with members

Governing Document Summary

BGA Club Management Guide

Grievance and Disciplinary Process

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Ground Training Record Pack - Nene Valley GC

Nene Valley GC ground training record cards. Nene Valley GC has a high percentage of members aged under 18 years.

Group Dynamics

BGA Club Management Guide

Guide about the BGA

Guide about volunteering in gliding

Guide on various aspects of constitution and governance

Guide on various aspects of constitution and governance

Guide to Diversity

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Guide to the perfect media release

A marketing 'how to' publication.

Head Junior Coach Role Description

Sample role description for adoption by clubs. Helpful for achieving Junior Gliding Centre status

Healthy Volunteering

A club volunteering resource

How Clubs Work

A presentation showing the interaction between the club and its members also covering volunteers aspects. Intended to help clubs discuss...

How our club works

How to get started on social media

A marketing 'how to' publication.

How to Involve More Juniors in Gliding

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conferencesession by Yvonne Elliott

How to write a press release

A marketing 'how to' guide

Insurance

Guide to insurance requirements

Insurance and Risk Management

BGA Club Management Guide

Intro for Juniors Parents

Introduction to gliding letter for parents of prospective juniors. Draft to be adopted by clubs

Introductory Letter for Parents and Carers

Template letter

JGC Offer to ATO Unit - Sample Letter

This sample letter is intended for JGC clubs to complete the missing spaces to allow them to make contact with...

JGC Presentation for RLGO

Presentation to give to local ACO unit leaders

Joining in and support

Junior Gliding Code of Conduct

UK Junior Gliding and BGA agreed code of conduct for Junior pilots involved with UKJG or BGA organised activity.

Junior Pilot Mentoring

Guidance on junior pilot mentoring at Junior Gliding Centres

Junior Session Attendance Register

Junior Session Attendance Register templete for adoption by clubs.

Key Club Roles

A club volunteering resource

Launchpoint charity codicil

To be used to adjust a will.

Launchpoint donation webpage

The Launchpoint charity (formerly known as Caroline Trust) secure and tax efficient donation webpage

Launchpoint Terms and Conditions

Leaving a Gift in your Will - additional guidance

Legacy contact form Legacy asset checklist Legacy clause text examples

Licensing Act Consultaton Response

Licensing Act Consultaton Response

Lobbying - Picking Your Fight and Maintaining Relationships

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Paul Jessop

Lobbying your MP

Guidance on contacting your Member of Parliament. Developed from Sport and Recreation Alliance guidance.

Making the most of Facebook

A marketing 'how to' publication

Managing Absence

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Managing the Finances

BGA Club Management Guide

Mandatory Safety and Medical Notes

Mandatory reading for all those completing a BGA club full or temporary membership application form.

Marketing Discussion Group Feedback

Feedback from faciliated discussion group on marketing (2013 Club Development Conference)

Marketing Lessons from the CASC Consultation

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Alison Randle

Marketing Update

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Dave Latimer

Member prior aviation experience form

For club use

Member volunteering questionnaire

For club use

Mission Statement Guide

Guidance on how to come up with a mission statement

Model Articles for Gliding Clubs as Private Companies Limited by Guarantee

National Women Go Gliding Weekend editable poster

Poster with editable club information.

New Chairmen

Presentation providing club chairmen with a guide to the BGA, governance and information

Non-Flying Incident/Accident Form

Very basic incident/accident form for adoption by clubs planning to have a Junior scheme

Non-Flying Incident/Accident Guide

Very basic incident/accident process for adoption by clubs planning to have a Junior scheme

NWGGW 2025 club guidance notes

NWGGW 2025 posters

For club use.

Opportunities for Funding for Projects

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Alison Randle

Parental Rights

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Partnership for Juniors Agreement

Guidance to agree terms with Partnership organisation for Juniors. Draft policy for adoption by clubs.

Pay & Benefits

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Planning and Environment Fund Guide Jan 2013

Planning and Environment Fund Guide Jan 2013.

Post GS Leaflet

Brochure selling 'sport gliding' to post-GS Air Cadets

Pre-Session Risk Assessment Form for Junior Sessions

Sample Checklist for pre-session risk assessment for Junior Sessions

Principles of Good Governance

BGA Club Management Guide

Project Planning and Funding Guide May 2014

Protecting Assets - Safeguarding and Communicating

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Diana King

Publicity, PR, Marketing and Communications

BGA Club Management Guide

PWMF Loan Application Form

Application form for clubs wishing to apply for a loan from the Philip Wills Memorial Fund

Recruitment Process

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Redundancy

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Report - Aim for the Sky

This evaluation report examines the impactof ‘Aim for the Sky’, an aviation programme designed to give participants the skills and...

Rights & Responsibilities

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Risk Analysis Template

Risk Analysis template for club adaptation and use.

Risk Assessment - Juniors

Risk assessment form template for clubs to adopt asa part of their Junior's scheme

Risk Assessment Matrix

Matrix based risk assessment matrix aimed at providing a framework to consider risks for the club as a whole but...

Safe Winch Launching Videos with Subtitles

Safe winch launching videos, february 2014

Safeguarding FAQs

Safety Update

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Hugh Browning

Security of Tenure

Very simple document outlines type of tenure such as Freehold, Leasehold and Licence.

Skills Audit

A club volunteering resource

Social Media and Gliding

Presentation slides from 2013 Club Development Conference session by Jeremy Pack

Strategic Planning

BGA Club management Guide

Succession Planning, Orientation and Handovers

BGA Club Management Guide - Succession Planning, Orientation and Handover

Supervising Staff

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Supporting new members guide

Ted Lys award guidance

Test Flying for Aeronatical Engineering Students

Describes an initiative between the Scottish Gliding Centre and Strathclyde University.

The Committee

BGA Club Management Guide

Twitter Tips

A marketing 'how to' publication

Types of Contract

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Types of training and resources

University Gliding Good Practice Guide

A guide for University Gliding Clubs - authored by Harriet Gamble of Bath UGC.

Volunteer Agreement Form

Volunteer Agreement Form. Template to be adopted by clubs.

Volunteer recruitment welcome and support

A club volunteering resource

Volunteer role descriptions

A club volunteering resource

Volunteers & Employment

Guidance sheet on employing people from the National Council of Voluteer Organisation (NCVO)

Walking on Air

A charity enabling people with disabilities to glide

Welcome letter

Welcome Letter

Template letter for use with Air Cadets

Who is who at our club

Winch Operators Manual

Winch operators manual

WinG guide

WinG guide for use in support of BGA clubs.

Women Gliding poster - 2024

Poster for use by any BGA club for promoting Women Gliding (14 MB download)

Women in gliding survey result summary

Women's Go Gliding Weekend Press Release

For use by clubs participating in the NWGGW on 27/28 April 2024.

www.cascinfo.co.uk

Link to web site dedicated to the Community Amateur Sports Club Scheme

Yorkshire GC good practice case study - development and implementation of a ‘ground training syllabus’ and training programme

Case study submitted by Yorkshire GC

Young People in Gliding - Child Protection 'Blue Card' Guide

A succinct guide to Child Protection Good Practice.

Your Gliding Legacy Information Brochure