BAFA 2024 National Leagues Contact Competition Rules and Regulations
Including eligibility, registration, transfers, gameday management, fixture arrangements and more
Contact Football - Club Management Resources
Below are quick links to useful information and resources to help support you and your club. Please note, many of these resources are living documents and will be amended from time to time.
BAFA Regulations
BAFA’s expectations for the conduct of its members, including information on displinary, complaints and appeals processes
BAFA Playing Rules
The football rules and interpretations that govern the different formats of our game
Self-officiating guidelines
To help and support qualified and registered coaches to officiate contact football game
Field Markings
Everything you need to know about marking out a field for American football
Medical guidelines
Provision requirements for contact games and practices, plus frequently asked questions
International Player Transfer form
This should be completed and sent to itc@britishamericanfootball.org if you’re returning from or going to another IFAF Federation team
JustGo user guides
Step-by-step user guides for the JustGo contact American football membership system
BAFA Insurance Information
Microsite
Including policy documentation and guidance on how to make a claim
Buddle
Free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and assist the workforce that support them.
Safeguarding resources
Including BAFA’s safeguarding policy and how to get support