The BF3 National Championships 2025 online qualifier is an event for all athletes wishing to participate in the official British Functional Fitness 2025 season, leading as a pathway to the iF3 Euro’s and World Championships.
Ste Beckett, Founder of Defiant Co, chats with Harry, BF3 CEO as the first British National Trials 2024 come to a close. The future looks bright, and we’re thrilled to have the Defiant Co sponsoring Team UK at both the national and international scene for the next four years!
The British Functional Fitness Federation (BF3) is making waves in the fitness world, aiming to transform functional fitness into a globally recognised sport. This blog highlights key points from an in-depth discussion with BF3’s CEO, Harry Thomsett, and Director of Operations, Magda Rotsztejn, hosted by Jason C F Media.
Ready to test your fitness and compete among the best? Sign up now for the 2025 British Functional Fitness Qualifiers and take the first step towards national and international competition. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or looking to challenge yourself in a competitive environment….
The event started on Thursday evening with the opening ceremony. Over 800 excited athletes gathered for something truly special. Being able to walk out into the arena of competition with the crowd and the big screen was inspirational. The banners adorned with “HISTORY IN THE MAKING” were everywhere to be seen…
Individual Member or Affiliate Member
Thank you for your interest in supporting the British Functional Fitness Federation (BF3). Whether you're looking to sign up as an individual member or affiliate your gym or club, you’ll be joining a community that’s dedicated to growing competitive functional fitness in the UK. By becoming a member or affiliating, you’ll gain access to exclusive updates, events, and opportunities to support our mission to promote clean sport and seek official recognition by governing bodies. Choose the option that suits you below!
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British Functional Fitness Federation
British Functional Fitness Federation (BF3) is the UK’s National Governing Body (NGB) for Functional Fitness.
BF3 is not-for-profit and it was established in 2016. BF3 is formerly known as FRF UK (Fitness Racing Federation UK), which is still legally our trading name. We are actively seeking recognition for the sport of functional fitness in the UK with Sport England. We provide governance and we regulate the sport in the UK, representing and protecting the interests of all stakeholders in the competitive functional fitness community.
BF3 is an active member of iF3 (International Functional Fitness Federation). The iF3 is the sole World Governing Body for the sport of Functional Fitness. The iF3 is actively seeking membership from Sport Accord to enable recognition by the IOC (International Olympic Committee).
The iF3 is an active member of The Association For International Sport For All (TAFISA), which is an IOC recognized organisation, and is in conversations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) about the application process for becoming a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code.
Our Mission
Our vision is to create a sustainable sport for the benefit of the community, in support of the government’s broader policy objective of getting more people active and healthy.
We seek to make the sport more professional, providing a commercially viable structure for athletes, coaches and support staff, gym owners, and business owners.
Our mission is to achieve recognition by the Sports Councils of the Home Nations that competitive functional fitness is a sport, and to seek public funding for the implementation of our Whole Sport Plan.
We are also supporting the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) in its pursuit to be a part of the Olympic programme in Brisbane 2032.
BF3 NEWS
Safeguarding in BF3: Creating a Safer Sport and Community
Safeguarding in British Functional Fitness: Creating a Safer Sport and Community Safeguarding is at the core of British Functional Fitness’s commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants. Together Becky & Hannah have...
Team Kit – Representing Team UK
Guidance on Sponsorship and National Team Kit Requirements for World Championships As a National Governing Body, we are committed to ensuring the best experience for all our athletes. Part of representing your country is that you get to wear your country’s recognised...
BF3 Statement on Athlete Ineligibility Due to Anti-Doping Violation
BF3 Statement on Athlete Ineligibility Due to Anti-Doping Violation British Functional Fitness Federation is committed to upholding the highest standards of fair competition and integrity in the sport of functional fitness. As the National Governing Body in the UK, we...
2024 iF3 World Championships
2024 iF3 World Championships The event started on Thursday evening with the opening ceremony. Over 800 excited athletes gathered for something truly special. Being able to walk out into the arena of competition with the crowd and the big screen was inspirational. The...
The Defiant Co. Show – British Functional Fitness
Ste Beckett, Founder of Defiant Co, chats with Harry, BF3 CEO as the first British National Trials 2024 come to a close. The future looks bright, and we're thrilled to have the Defiant Co sponsoring Team UK at both the national and international scene for the next...
Everything about BF3 – British Functional Fitness
With Jason C F Media, Magda Rotsztejn & Harry Thomsett The British Functional Fitness Federation (BF3) is making waves in the fitness world, aiming to transform functional fitness into a globally recognised sport. This blog highlights key points from an in-depth...
Why Being on the Podium at the BF3 National Championships Doesn’t Guarantee Selection for iF3 Worlds
Being on the podium at the BF3 National Championships is an incredible accomplishment, but it does not guarantee selection for the iF3 World Championships. Here’s why: 1. National Representation and Athlete Limits The iF3 enforces country-based athlete quotas,...
Rules for Home County Representation: A Guide for Athletes
Rules for Representation: Individual vs. Team Competitions The UK’s sporting landscape is unique, with athletes often representing their home nations (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) in some events while competing under the unified banner of the UK in...
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Welcome to the BF3 Newsletter, your go-to source for the latest news, updates, and insights from the British Functional Fitness Federation. Stay informed about everything happening in the world of functional fitness, from upcoming competitions and training tips to athlete spotlights and industry developments.
