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BCSG Membership

Whether you're looking to join the BCSG for the first time or you're a lapsed member looking to rejoin, you're on the right page. Simply complete the relevant form from the options below and we'll be back in touch shortly.

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.

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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

Have you helped run/organise any angling clubs?:*

Yes

No

Have you had any involvement with the E.A. by way of consultation groups, working parties etc? *:*

Yes

No

Have you contributed to any magazine/book on carp fishing?:*

Yes

No

Have you ever helped in any conferences/fish-ins etc?:*

Yes

No

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.

Have you ever been banned from any club/water?:*

Yes

No

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.

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