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Membership of the BAF is highly prized by those accepted into membership. As well as denoting professionalism, potential employers recognise and value the status of fencing coaches holding BAF qualifications "Associate", "Provost", "Maître d’Escrime" and "Master".
There are several categories of membership:
President of Honour President Emeritus Vice-Presidents of Honour Life Members Honorary Members Masters of the Academy Maître d’Escrime Provosts of the Academy Members Associates of the Academy Retired Members Overseas Members Who may apply for Membership of the BAF?
All qualified coaches may apply for membership of the BAF
Applicants require the sponsorship of either a full Master of the Academy or Maître d’Escrime (weapon specific) BAF coaching qualification will be accepted
For holders of coaching qualifications not recognised by the AAI, the sponsoring Master (or Maitre d’Escrime) should, from their personal knowledge of the work of the applicant, recommend to the Committee whether the applicant should be accepted as an Associate or as a Member of the Academy
For holders of qualifications NOT recognised by the AAI, it shall be at the discretion of the Committee to decide on the level of membership offered to the applicant
Note: The final decision on every application to join the BAF shall remain with the Committee
For further details on how to apply for membership please contact the Secretary of the BAF
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