31/08/2026
š¢ IMPORTANT UCAP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE š¢
From 1st September, UCAP will no longer issue its own site membership.
Anyone wishing to establish a defence for the purchase of a Realistic Imitation Fi***rm (RIF) will need to register through the new Ai***ft Defence system: š https://ai***ft-defence.co.uk/
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1ļøā£ Create an Ai***ft Defence account using your personal details and a valid email address.
2ļøā£ Complete your player profile and upload a clear, recent photograph.
3ļøā£ Bring valid photographic ID to a participating game site so your identity and account can be verified.
4ļøā£ Attend at least three qualifying game days over a period of more than 56 days. An individual QR code will be displayed at each participating site for you to scan and register your attendance.
5ļøā£ Once you have completed the qualifying games and your ID has been verified at the site you can pay the annual Ā£25 membership fee directly through the app. Your membership will not become active until payment has been made. Once paid, it will activate immediately.
6ļøā£ To keep your status active, you must record at least three games at participating sites during every 12-month period. This is done by scanning the QR displayed on site.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
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One digital player profile that can be used across participating sites and retailers nationwide
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A clear, secure record of your qualifying game attendance
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Faster and more consistent eligibility checks when purchasing a RIF
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Easier verification for private player-to-player RIF sales
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QR check-in at participating game sites
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Automatic reminders and renewals to help keep your status active
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Secure, GDPR-compliant handling of your personal information
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Better protection for players, retailers, game sites and the wider ai***ft community
An ai***ft defence is evidence of genuine participation in the sportāit is not a licence and does not automatically guarantee that a retailer will complete a sale.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXISTING MEMBERS AND APPLICATIONS
If you are currently completing your qualifying games and have already had games signed off please contact [email protected]. We will advise you on the next steps.
UCAP will no longer sign off qualifying games using the old-style paper application forms.
Anyone issued with a UCAP site membership on or after 1st March 2026 will be transferred to the new Ai***ft Defence system. No action from you is required however please ensure you keep a look out for emails to verify your account on the Ai***ft Defence platform
If your current membership is due to expire on or before 28th February 2027, please create an Ai***ft Defence account as explained above. You should then scan the QR code at each participating site you attend to register your games, this will ensure a seamless transfer to the new system.
UK platform for ai***ft player verification and legal defence for RIF (Realistic Imitation Fi***rms) purchases. Trusted by players, sites, and stores.
