WHO ARE WE?
British Water Ski & Wakeboard is the National Governing Body for Waterskiing and Wakeboarding in the UK. A non-profit making organisation with all our income invested in developing and supporting the sport from the grassroots level through to our top athletes. Our aim is to work with our clubs, centres and members to maintain a safe, enjoyable and welcoming sport for everyone, ensuring that we remain inclusive and provide opportunities and pathways for a diverse participant base.
We are a central source of information and guidance for our members, participants, clubs and centres. As the hub for your sport, we work with you to
maintain standards and provide a number of relevant resources to facilitate the provision to our network of the tools to deliver our sport in the best way.
We are part of a social, exciting sport which brings with it a real community feel – a family sport that offers a connection and a sense of belonging. With a variety of disciplines and types of clubs / centres, we offer a dynamic and diverse sport which can offer something for everyone. We offer a sport that can provide positive mental wellbeing in addition to the many physical benefits. Join us, join our network, and be a part of setting the standards on water.
RIDE THE WAVES OF EXCELLENCE
JOIN OUR WHAT IS AFFILIATION? NETWORK
Affiliation is the process by which voluntary or commercial member clubs join BWSW to support the sport in the UK, and be part of a wider network. By affiliating, you are demonstrating that you support BWSW’s ambitions and aims, you seek to maintain good standards by following our guidance and policies and
highlighting the traditional values shared with like-minded facilities in the country. As a result of your affiliation we recognise and promote your club wanting to maintain the quality of the experience for members and participants by providing a fun and secure environment.
REWARD & RECOGNITION
• BWSW logo and branding
• Part of the BWSW family / network – a recognised Affiliate
• Non-motorised public liability Insurance (voluntary members club only)
• Advertisement on BWSW website – website listing of club
• Clubs portal – renew members / staff online, view members qualifications
• Reduced membership fees for club members
• Access to SBD centre status
• Use of BWSW funded programmes / grants
• Access to deliver Cutting Edge / Progressive Edge scheme
• Online resources / guidance
• Safeguarding support
• EDI support
• Potential to host coaching courses
• Potential to host development days
• Ability to host competitions –i.e Nationals / Rankings etc
• Advice and support on general matters including seeking third party legal input on specific issues.
• Development support with leases / council issues
• Networking – we can assist with forming links / partnerships with local organisations in your area i.e Active Partnerships
• BWSW qualifications; driving and coaching
• Workshops and CPD development
SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF OUR SPORT MATTERS MEMBERSHIP
Club members have access to a discounted BWSW membership fee when joined via their Affiliated club. The majority of BWSW members are club members and therefore, we are reliant on you as the voice for promoting the many benefits that can be received through our membership package.
Whilst we receive funding from Sport England, we cannot solely rely on this alone. In order for our sport to continue to receive funding, to remain financially sound and to grow, we must retain our current members and increase our membership as much as possible.
Individual membership includes personal accident and liability insurance, four hard copy magazine issues per year, e-newsletters, entry to competitions nationally and internationally and access to a range of qualifications. In addition it includes various discounts and offers from a number of providers as well as educational support from some key partners.
Full benefits can be found on our website along with our membership benefits leaflet. We can provide additional copies of our leaflet to you if required to assist with the promotion of the BWSW membership package.
