 Welcome to BAC Online Welcome to the British Athletes Commission, the voice of Great Britain’s elite athletes The BAC acts as the unified voice of all Olympic, Paralympic and World Class funded athletes. It communicates their views to the major decision makers within British sport, and promotes athlete representation within their sports. The BAC works to provide all athletes with a way to make their voices heard and a pathway to pursue and resolve any problems they encounter within their sport. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ATHLETES. WISHING EVERYONE A SUCCESSFUL 2008 IN THIS EXCITING OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC YEAR. |
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New 3 day Test Drive & Car Leasing Rates for '08 |
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New 3 day test drive for Saab, Vauxhall and Chevrolet cars. Full Details available via Athlete Benefits, along with the Leasing rates for 2008. |
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The BAC is saddened to hear of the death of Scottish Cycling Champion Jason MacIntyre in a road accident last Tuesday. Jason was training to make the GB Olympic Team and recently broke the 10 mile Scottish time trial. On behalf of all elite athletes in Great Britain, our thoughts are with his wife, children, and team mates at this tragic time. |
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The athletesDIRECT online booking system is now 'live' and able to receive bookings from schools. Athletes wishing to register and schools wishing to organise a visit, should go to www.athletesdirect.org |
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2007-12-05 The BAC welcomed the news from UK Sport today of its intention to form a new independent NADO, in particular the BAC was delighted to see that the new NADO will: "Take responsibility for decisions about whether or not an athlete has committed a doping offence, and have the authority to present cases to a disciplinary panel, responsibilities that current sit with the national governing bodies of sport" Transferring responsibility for this area to an independent body is a change that the BAC identified as essential and it is delighted that UK Sport have included it as part of their recommendations. BAC Chief Executive Pete Gardner said: "We welcome todays announcement and the recommendations contained within it, and look forward to receiving more details in the new year" |
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The 2007 BAC Conference was held at the London 2012 offices in Canary Wharf, London. The event, held from the 7th - 9th September was a resounding success with athletes feeding back that it was the best BAC Conference so far. This year the BAC hosted a networking evening for athletes and business executives on board a Thames paddle steamer, this event was also hailed as a resounding success, with athletes calling for it to be repeated next year.  Athletes enjoying the view as the boat turns by Tower Bridge
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2007-07-16 Catch Sport, the new company which matchmakes businesses with sportspeople who need support, launches today. Catch Sport provides a unique way for busineeses to find the perfect athlete to match their criteria, and is also free for athletes to join. it is being supported by the BAC, who assist in the matchmaking process. For more information click here |
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Don't Risk Your Career... ..Know The Wherabouts and Testing Rules! |
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Due to the recent anti-doping cases of high profile athletes, the BAC emphasises the importance for athletes to be aware of the possible consequences of not knowing the related regulations. Summary of the outcomes in the NEWS section. |
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29-01-2007 The British Athletes Commission (BAC), in partnership with SportsAid, is delighted to announce the launch of the BAC Benevolent Fund. |
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The BAC Pension scheme is now up and running. Pension packs can be requested from the BAC office and will shortly be distributed to performance lifestyle advisers. The scheme is being run by Friends Provident and offers athletes access to a scheme that is both low on charges and flexible enough to suit the needs of all athletes. |
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The BAC has negotiated an agreement with Saab Vauxhall & Chevrolet leasing which gives athletes access to great deals on lease contracts on models from these manufacturers These are far cheaper than the best deals that can be found on the web and are great for athletes who needing peace of mind where their transport is concerned. |
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