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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Justin Shearing 'Juddy' races with Buckinghamshire based Lightning Strikes. He has been doing flyball with Melissa and Morgan since 2010. He has been a Head Judge since 2017 and on the committee since 2018. They have 7 dogs, 4 Border Collies, 2 lurchers and a mini Poodle. Juddy has 3 adult sons and works full time as an officer in the Royal Air Force, and has done for over 20 years. |
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Ellen Barraclough Ellen races with her husband and 4 children in Yorkshire based Critical Impact. Ellen has 13 dogs, including an Italian Greyhound and a Chihuahua.
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Katie Burns Katie is captain of Cheshire-based Carry On's. She has been doing flyball since 2001 and been a team captain since 2004. Katie has 4 dogs, a cross-breed, a labrador, a springer spaniel and a working cocker 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 |