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Applying for membership

Membership of the BCSG is open to anyone, although to be accepted there are qualifying standards and you will need to have been carp fishing for at least fifteen years and able to demonstrate angling success on a number of waters.

To apply for membership please complete theform below:

Lapsed member looking to rejoin?

We understand there are numerous that existing members may have let their membership lapse, and so we have made the process of rejoining as straight forward as possible.

APPLY TO REJOIN THE BCSG

Apply for BCSG Membership

Apply for Membership

If you have been carp fishing for at least 15 years, can demonstrate angling success on a number of waters and are interested in joining the BCSG then please submit the form below. Once submitted all applications are then reviewed by the regional organiser(s) for your area. You may be invited to attend an interview and to provide photos to support your application. Please note for overseas applications you may still be required to attend an interview in the UK.


Part 1 - Your details

Part 2 - Details of your carp fishing experience

Part 3 - Details of your captures

Part 4 - Contributions to angling

Part 5 - Conduct - It is our intention that the B.C.S.G. should represent carp fishing at its best especially in the conduct of its members.

Part 6 - Additional information

If any present B.C.S.G. members are willing to support your application please provide their details below (please ensure you have their approval). The members must be able to support the information provided on this form and references will be checked. If you do not know any B.C.S.G. members who will support your application please leave these fields blank.

We wish you a successful application and look forward to you becoming a member of the B.C.S.G. Your first year as a member is probationary dependent on you providing an article for The Carp magazine and attending regional meetings.

Please note that B.C.S.G. membership details are held on a computer for administration purposes. Completion of the form indicates your acceptance to the inclusion of your details.