The British Flyball Association is an Unincorporated Association, in that it is an organisation set up by a group of individuals (members) who come together for a reason other than to make profit. The BFA is not a business, it has no owners and it makes no profit. It has no paid employees and all BFA officials are volunteers, some elected by the membership (the Committee), some appointed (by the Committee), but none receive any remuneration for their time which is provided free and in addition to their other personal or work commitments. 100% of income generated by the Association (membership fees, tournament fees, or other sources) is, without exception, put toward the necessary functioning of the Association. The BFA is run by the membership, for the membership. As such it relies entirely on goodwill to function. It is therefore of fundamental importance to the existence of the Association that members are at all times polite and respectful to each other and are mutually supportive in all dealings relating to BFA activity. The role of the Committee is to manage the Association’s resources and provide the necessary endeavour to ensure the continued functioning of the Association for the benefit of the membership. The Committee are assisted in this by a team of other members who volunteer their time to undertake specific functions as a BFA Official to maintain the framework for flyball which the whole membership rely on to fully enjoy the sport of flyball in the UK. By choosing to join the BFA you have become a member of the largest, most progressive, vibrant and inclusive (and fun!) flyball association in Europe; you will get an equal voice and equal vote in all matters relating to the BFA. All we ask in return is that you use your membership responsibly and are polite and respectful in all your dealings with other BFA members and officials. The following members are those that have volunteered their time to help run the Association on your behalf: |
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The BFA Committee |
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David Murdoch David races with Funky Fido's Flyballers based in March, Cambridgeshire. He has been racing flyball for over 10 years with his wife Emily and their 2 sons, Aidan and Elliott. David and family are the proud owners of 8 pooches, comprising 5 Labradors, 1 cross-breed and 2 spaniels. Outside of flyball David is a Sales Director for Airway Group which is an Air Conditioning and Mechanical company based in Papworth Everard serving the south and east of the UK. |
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Rachel Short Current captain of Commandos Flyball team based in the North-East of England. Rachel started flyball in 2007 and is married to Andrew and they have a daughter, Georgia. They have 5 Border Collies and a lurcher. She is a Head Judge and has been on the committee since 2017. The majority of her time is taken up working full-time as a Nurse Practitioner. |
Katie Burns Katie is captain of Cheshire-based Carry On's. She has been doing flyball for 19 years and been a team captain for 15. Katie has 4 dogs, a cross-breed, 2 Labradors and a Springer Spaniel (she also borrows her mum's Working Cocker for flyball). Katie is a Registered Pharnacy Technician working full time in the NHS for over 20 years. |
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BFA Officials |
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Jane James |
Maria Casley |
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Jeff Hughes |
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Kate Sermon |
Ali Kirk |
Kerena Marchant |