We may be able to refer athletes to pro bono legal support on some issues, such as around a selection appeals or a doping allegation.
Reach out if you’re an elite athlete facing a legal issue, and we can advise on the support available.
Support pathway
So, what happens when you reach out to the BEAA with a legal issue? Most importantly, we’ll always try to help.
That might be direct, end-to-end support with your issue through a dedicated Athlete Support Manager, or signposting to someone else who can help you.
We’ll always be there for our members. Find out what happens when you contact us below.
- You contact the BEAA for support, or are referred with consent by your NGB.
- One of our Athlete Support Managers will respond, usually via email, within one working day.
- We will arrange a time to speak to you over the phone to understand your request in your words and ensure we can provide the best support possible.
- If your issue is about your safety or someone else’s safety, we follow statutory processes, which may involve a referral to the police, a Local Authority Designated Officer, or the children’s services. This will be done with your consent where possible, and we will provide ongoing confidential advice and support.
- If your issue is not about safety and we can support you, we ask you to sign a service-level agreement, and provide support or signposting tailored to your needs.
- If we feel that expert legal services may be needed, we can make a referral for pro bono support.
