ORIGINAL: FLYBOY
Try flying in a contest without it. That isn't going to happen.
I've recently been given a shot at a possible opportunity ( vague hey

) but i think it means joining the BMFA to be allowed to fly where i'll be flying. our club is outside the BMFA and whilst i've done it's B certificate allowing me to fly at these places. if these events will require BMFA membership or not i've yet to find out, but our club has full insurance which we found and gives us a total insurance and membership cost per year of just £18.50, and yes some of our members moan about that too!
I've flown at other clubs ( some VERY! rule book worshipers ) and i'm glad we don't face the same thing you guys do.