Team Manager Zone > Becoming a Team Manager

Last updated: 25th November 2025

There are two levels of Team Manager training available: Domestic Team Manager and International Team Manager.

Domestic Team Manager

This training is a fully online, on-demand training module.

This is designed for club Team Managers escorting athletes to domestic competitions or camps, including overnight stays.

To access the course you need to be a member of BF – the minimum membership level required is a Supporter membership. If you are not already a member, you can join here.

If you are a member of BF, you can register for the training by completing this form.

Once you have completed this training, if you wish to be registered and appear on the Team Manager register you must also:

• Be over 18 – the legal minimum age to have responsibility for minors is 18.
• Hold a valid criminal records check – for more information, click here.
• Hold a valid Safeguarding certificate – for more information about approved courses, click here.

International Team Manager

Once you have completed the Domestic module, you will be able to register for the International Team Manager training.

Check our Upcoming Courses page to find scheduled Team Manager and Welfare courses.

If you have any questions regarding any of these requirements that are not answered, please see the Team Manager FAQs.

If your question is not covered in the FAQs, please contact Lorraine Rose (BF Workforce Development Officer) by emailing [email protected].