Starting your own Horseball Club
Club Requirements...
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Club Leadership – Each club must have: a Club Representative, and a BHA Approved Coach, they must be current BHA members. - This can be the same person.
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Code of Conduct – Each club must have a code of conduct. The standard BHA Codes of Conduct may be used.
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Club Venue – Each club must have access to a venue suitable for Horseball sessions. These do not need to be your own and can be hired facilities.
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Members – Each club must have minimum of 4 members (1 team).
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Age Eligibility – The members age categories shall match the BHA categories: Adult: 21+, Youth: 17-20, Junior: 12-16, Mini: 6-11
What else do we need?
We can help you with Club names, Team Logos, Team Kit and Promotional materials for your Club.
What are the benefits?
By starting your own Club & registering this to the British Horseball Association, you join a support network within the BHA.
Your Club is entered into the BHA Rankings - where you can win prizes for your Club.
Clubs can qualify for European Competitions such as the FIHB Champions League!
The BHA are here to help you:
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Grow your Club with players, coaches, officials & supporters
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Generate income with new riders
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Train coaches
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Organise events
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Train referees
& much more!
Venue hire is another way to increase revenue - whether this is for training sessions for teams, international training days or matches.
The BHA can offer also:
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Social media promotion
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Outreach to new riders in the area
& much more!
What is the cost?
The British Horseball Association is currently FREE for Clubs to join!
Players will pay a membership fee to the British Horseball Association when they begin to enter Events & Competitions (membership fees start from £10 for 12 months.)
Coaching...
You must have at least one BHA qualified Coach per Club.
To become qualified you are required to complete...
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BHA Level 1 Course Qualification or alternative*
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BHS Safeguarding Certificate or alternative*
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Enhanced DBS Certificate
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BHS/FAAW First Aid Certificate or alternative*
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Hold BHA Coach membership
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*Alternatives may include but are not limited to:
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UKCC Horseball Level 1-2
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Recognised Safeguarding Certificate
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Other recognised Equine Specific 1st Aid
We want you!
We aim to welcome and encourage new clubs, big or small. Please ask any questions and make use of the BHA experience and advice available!