The Cambrian Caving Council (CCC) (formed 1969) is the national governing body of

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. It is the national association for caving, representing the interests of caving clubs in Wales, Forest of Dean and the Marches. CCC is a member of, or else is represented at, several organisations including the

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, and the

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. The CCC also maintains contact with several other regional and national bodies including various bat groups,

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, and the other Regional Bodies of the

British Caving Association The British Caving Association (BCA) is the sports governing body for caving in the United Kingdom. It is recognised by UK Sport, Sport England and SportScotland. History The British Speleological Association (BSA) was founded in 1935, b ...

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Sports governing bodies in Wales Caving organisations in the United Kingdom 1969 establishments in Wales {{UK-sport-org-stub

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