Community and competitive clubs
Organisations delivering regular training, athlete support and competition preparation.
GAPAF MEMBERSHIP
Clubs & Academies
Connect your aerial sports organisation to an international community focused on athlete development, education and safe practice.
Develop athletes. Strengthen standards. Grow together.
GAPAF welcomes established clubs, schools and academies that provide structured aerial sports training and share a commitment to safety, integrity, inclusion and responsible athlete development.
Membership offers a direct connection to GAPAF information, education and eligible international programmes while respecting the legal and organisational independence of every member.
Who may apply
Structured education centres
Schools with documented programmes, qualified staff and progressive training pathways.
Networks and branches
Eligible organisations operating several training venues under consistent standards.
Core expectations
- Verifiable legal or organisational status
- Named responsible leadership and official contacts
- Qualified coaches or instructors
- Written participant rules and code of conduct
- Transparent communication with athletes and families
- Risk assessment and emergency procedures
- Equipment inspection and maintenance records
- Safeguarding arrangements
- Appropriate insurance where required
- Respect for integrity and non-discrimination
Safety first: Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of coach qualifications, equipment controls, safeguarding procedures and insurance appropriate to local law and activities.
Why join GAPAF?
01
International connection
Build relationships with aerial sports organisations, experts and federation partners.
02
Education
Access eligible learning opportunities for coaches, judges and technical specialists.
03
Athlete pathways
Follow GAPAF information on disciplines, events, standards and development programmes.
04
Member visibility
Share verified organisation details through approved GAPAF member channels.
Application steps
- Introduce your organisation
Send your legal name, country, website, disciplines and principal contact.
- Complete the application
Provide organisation, governance, safety and training information.
- Submit supporting documents
Attach registration, policy, qualification and insurance evidence where applicable.
- Review and onboarding
GAPAF evaluates eligibility and communicates the formal decision in writing.
Application checklist
Registration or organisational evidence
Official contact and leadership details
Club or academy profile
Coach and instructor qualifications
Safeguarding and code of conduct
Safety and emergency procedures
Equipment inspection arrangements
Insurance evidence where applicable
BECOME PART OF THE NETWORK
Introduce your club or academy
Tell us about your country, training venues, disciplines and athlete community. GAPAF will provide the next steps.
sportgapaf@gmail.com