Renewing Club Affiliation 2026-27
Welcome to the 2026-27 membership season
Ghana Badminton affiliations expire annually on 31st December. We highly recommend that clubs renew their affiliation ahead of the season to ensure they remain covered under our insurance and continue to access all membership benefits.
Below, you willl find all the necessary steps to renew your club affiliation for the 2026–27 season:
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Meeting the minimum requirements to affiliate with Ghana Badminton
As a national governing body, we recommend all our clubs to have a minimum standard of governance in place. Clubs should have:
1. An Up-to-Date Club Constitution
Your club must have a formal constitution that outlines its structure and governance. A template is available for guidance [Link to your Ghana Badminton constitution template].
2. A Designated Club Committee
Your club must have an active committee that includes, at a minimum, the following roles:
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Welfare Officer
To ensure good governance, it is recommended that these key roles are not held by individuals who are related to one another. We also advise that the Club Welfare Officer is not the head coach of the club.
3. Certified and Registered Coaches
All coaches working within the club must hold a valid coaching accreditation and be registered members of the Ghana Badminton Federation.
If your club has members under the age of 18, all coaches must also hold a valid background check (e.g., Police Clearance Certificate) and have completed a recognised Safeguarding and Child Protection course, which must be renewed every three years.
4. Appropriate Safeguarding Policies for Your Club
Your club must have formal safeguarding policies in place that are appropriate for the age groups you work with.
Adults Only (18+): Your club must have a Safeguarding Adults Policy. You can adopt the official Ghana Badminton policy or create your own using our provided template.
Juniors Only (Under 18): Your club must have a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. You can adopt the official Ghana Badminton policy or create your own using our provided template.
Clubs with Both Adults and Juniors: You are required to have both of the above policies in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all your members.
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Complete your club affiliation on Badmintonzone
To renew your club affiliation for 2026-27 season on BadmintonZone, please refer to the guide here.
3
Wait for your club affiliation to be approved
Once your club has completed the affiliation application, it will be reviewed and approved by the Ghana Badminton Association.
Please ensure all required documents and information have been submitted correctly to avoid any delays in the approval process.
Please note: Your club’s membership benefits and insurance coverage will become active only upon formal approval from Ghana Badminton. This process is in place to ensure all affiliated clubs meet the required standards for governance and safety.
If our team identifies any issues with your application, we will contact your Club Secretary and Administrator using the email addresses provided in your application.
Once your club affiliation is approved, you will receive a confirmation email at your club admin email address.
You can also check the approval status of your affiliation under ‘Events Purchased‘ in your club admin account, or simply refer to the guide to learn how.
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Download your affiliation certificate document
Once your club affiliation is approved, you will recive an email carrying key information about your membership benefits, access to Club Hub, and insurance.
You can download your Club Affiliation Certificate directly from us using the guide here.
AFFILIATION HELP CENTRE
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Explore our FAQs, step-by-step guides, and contact details here.
