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About the BGA
The British Gliding Association was established in 1929. It is the governing body for the sport of gliding in the United Kingdom. The BGA exists to represent and further the interests of a minority sport in an increasingly competitive environment. Our mission statement is "to provide effective leadership and continuity of gliding and soaring in the U.K." Current priorities are to support clubs, develop participation and protect the sport and its assets. Full members of the Association are gliding clubs (of which there are currently 86), that pay annual subscriptions to the BGA based upon the number of individual pilots within each club. Patron The BGA is honoured to have HRH the Duke of Edinburgh as its patron. The BGA Vice Presidents are; C Simpson, R Barrett, B Watson, B Walker, D Spottiswood, D Dixon, D Roberts, P Hearne and P Naegeli. BGA Chairmen who have served from 1930 to the present are listed here. Executive & Other Committees Responsibility for the running of the Association is vested in an elected Board - the Executive Committee - consisting of the Chairman of the Association, the Vice Chairman and the other elected members. Under the Executive Committee there are a number of sub committees each responsible for specific aspects of the organisation. These are: Airspace, Competitions and Awards, Marketing, Development, Instructors, Safety, Flight Operations, Staff Administration, Technical. Other Officers The Executive Committee appoints a number of official volunteer Officers including a Medical Advisor, a Chief Accident Investigator and representatives at various external sporting and regulatory bodies. Staff The senior employee of the BGA is the Chief Executive. The full time office manager, two full time administrators and a part time accounts manager are based in the Leicester office. The Association also employs a Training Standards Manager, a part time Communications Officer, a Chief Technical Officer, a Magazine Editor and a part time FAI Badge Officer, and contracts work to Development Officers, Instructor Coaches and an Airworthiness Quality Manager. Committee Terms of Reference The terms of reference of the sub-committees are determined by the Executive Committee in consultation with the sub-committee chairmen from time to time. Equal Opportunities The BGA actively promotes diversity in employment & sport and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. Equity & Equal Opportunities Policy Meet the Executive Committee The Executive Committee members are all activeglider pilots. The committee is:
Office Bearers In addition, the following office-bearers attend Executive Committee meetings in an ex-officio capacity:
Sub Committee and Working Group Chairs Airspace: John Williams |
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