British Aikido Board Notice Board
Coronavirus Guidance – Remain Vigilant
The government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in the UK. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19: Get vaccinated Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces Find out more about living safely with COVID-19 This…
Bringing an International Aikido Coach to the UK
If you are considering bringing a International Coach to the UK for a long period, Please read the following document that has been jointly prepared by the British Aikido Board and the Temporary Work & Sport Policy, PBS & Economic Migration Unit, Migration and Citizenship Directorate, Migration and Borders Group. Final - BAB GBE Criteria…
New Executive Vacancy
Executive Vacancy We are looking for someone who would like to join the executive to co-ordinate and manage the following areas of the BAB's responsibilities: Risk, Equity, GDPR, & Data Protection. GDPR & Data Protection - Job Specification here Equity …
New BAB Chairman and Vice-Chairman and Vacant Job Roles
We are please to announce we have appointed a new chairman and vice-chairman at our extra-ordinary general meeting held on Zoom on Saturday 21st November 2020. Chairman - Piers Cooke available on babchairman@bab.org.uk Vice Chairman - Ann Billett available on bab-vice-chairman@bab.org.uk We also have the 3 following roles available for BAB Members to volunteer for,…
Please refer to the COVID Hub for future COVID information
Please refer to the COVID Hub on the front page of this site for future COVID updates.
Resignation of the BAB Chairman and Vice-Chairman 8th August 2020
Open Letter to the British Aikido Board by Chairman and Vice Chairman It was with great regret that on 8th August we found it necessary to resign from our appointments on the British Aikido Board This decision was not taken lightly as both of us joined the Board because of our commitment to the promotion…
ClubMatters
To help clubs/organisations in the face of coronavirus, #ClubMatters have developed some helpful new resources. Topics include connecting with members at home and running virtual meetings – keep an eye on this page as more is released! https://learn.sportenglandclubmatters.com/course/view.php?id=71
Sport England – Community Emergency Fund
Sport England – Community Emergency Fund April 2020 Dear Fellow Aikidoka We are aware that many Clubs will be adversely affected by having to close down, at least temporarily, due to the coronavirus and some will experience significant financial hardship. I would therefore like to bring to your attention the Community Emergency Fund initiated by…
BAB Aikido Insurance Suspended
BAB Aikido Insurance Suspended until further notice With regard to the current tiresome Coronavirus epidemic, and in view of the requirement for all clubs to be closed, we have now cancelled all BAB insurance cover, which will not be re-instated until clubs are able to re-open. Accordingly membership returns for MARCH onwards are NOT required,…
Letter from the BAB Chairman
Letter from the BAB Chairman March 2020 Dear Fellow Aikidoka The current coronavirus outbreak is posing a major threat to Aikido in the UK, with many clubs being forced to temporarily close their dojos and some even facing permanent closure because of the financial implications. Major courses have been cancelled including the BAB’s Spring Weapons…
