Start a Club at AtLAS

Turn your idea into a club. Start small and grow over time with AtLAS support.

Requirements	Founding Stage 1	Group Stage 2	Club Stage 3
Chairman Someone representing the group	✓	✓	✓
First Aider If operating after 17:00	✓	✓	✓
Treasurer Someone in charge of group finances		✓	✓
Club bank account For payments to and from AtLAS		✓	✓
Financial Returns A yearly report to AtLAS		✓	✓
Secretary Someone in charge of meeting minutes and arranging meeetings		✓	✓
AGM A meeting of club members annually		✓	✓
Membership Records Detailing AtLAS & non-AtLAS members		✓	✓
Club bank account For payments to and from AtLAS	Can use someone's nominated account	Can use someone's nominated account	✓
Constitution A constitution of the group	Can use AtLAS generic constitution	Can use AtLAS generic constitution	✓
Insurance For equipment and liability	Unless using equipment valued over £X	Unless using equipment valued over £X	✓

Benefits	Founding Stage 1	Group Stage 2	Club Stage 3
AtLAS AGM Voice Opportunity to speak to AtLAS on behalf of your group	✓	✓	✓
Pre-Book Facilities To guarantee the availability of AtLAS facilities for your group		✓	✓
Non-AtLAS Members Can include non-AtLAS members in your activities		✓	✓
Registered Club Support Support by AtLAS to register your club and take part in tournaments			✓
AtLAS Grant Opportunity to get given grants to purchase equipment and improve your club			✓

Ready to Start Your Own Club?

Most clubs begin with just an idea — you don’t need everything in place to get started.

AtLAS will help guide you through each stage, from your first session through to becoming a fully registered club.