Player Licences

Players require a Licence to play in BFA-sanctioned events. There are three types of licences, Classes A, B and C. Players are automatically assigned a Class C licence when registering for their first event.

Licences last for one calendar year. If a licence is purchased in the last quarter of the year, it also applies to the following year.

Details of the rights granted by each licence type can be found below.

Class C Licence

Fee: Free

Rights included:

Local events
Listing in BFA rankings

Class B Licence

Fee: £5 per calendar year

Rights included:

All Class C rights
Regional Championships
Regional Leagues
UK Club Championships
Challenger tournaments

Class A Licence

Fee: £15 per calendar year

Rights included:

All Class B & C rights
UK Player Championships
ITSF events
Team GB

How to get a licence

To obtain a licence, players must purchase them via their club. Players who are not a member of a club can find a club to join on our website or register a new club using the Club Registration Form.