BAFA has a 10-year vision to professionalise British American football and inspire people to play the game.
We want to develop a dynamic sport and high-performing National Governing Body where everyone can participate in an accessible, inclusive, safe and enjoyable player-focused environment.
American football is a sport that you should feel proud to play, coach, officiate, and enjoy.
Ensuring we have an inclusive offer to create a culture of lifelong participation and establishing the best structure for American football to deliver growth in all formats.
Building a strong, skilled, supported and valued volunteer workforce and the aim, in the medium term, to invest in professionalising the sport in all areas – particularly in the vital areas of coaching and refereeing.
Investing and supporting our clubs and teams to build sustainable communities of football, establishing high quality environments to play and perform
Creating a long-term athlete development plan to ensure the right progression from the fundamental skills required to achieving GB selection and podium success.
These are the key beliefs that drive all our decisions and planning as we look to deliver our 10-year vision.
Progressive
We will be innovative and creative
Responsive
We will listen to our membership and key stakeholders
Inclusive
We will remove barriers to participation
Driven
We will do the right things and do things right
Enjoyment
We will create the most engaging playing experience for all our participants
