Membership & Clubs
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Individual Membership Application Process
Club
Registrars sign up their members with BC Athletics through AC
Direct. All members of BC Athletics affiliated clubs will submit
their BC Athletics membership applications directly to their club
Registrar for processing. The BC Athletics Membership
application form on the BC Athletics website is also available
for "Unattached" members to use.
All BC Athletics affiliated clubs are required to complete the "BC
Athletics Club Registrar Waiver Form - 2008 Registration Year"
in order to have access to the ACDirect national on-line database. If
you have not already submitted a waiver please do immediately. Forms
can be faxed to (604) 737-3171. You will not be able to enter
memberships until the waiver is submitted.
BC Athletics Registrar Bulletin:
In this section:
Who can be a member of BCA?
| Why be a member? | Individual Application Form | Membership terms & benefits |
Non-competitive Memberships | Athlete Memberships |
Non-athlete Memberships |
Day of Event Membership | BC
Games Membership | School / School District Club Membership |
Eligibility for participation in sanctioned events
Related pages:
Club Membership (including list of member
clubs)
Who can be a member of BC Athletics?
BC Athletics welcomes membership from all residents of
British Columbia and Canadians residing outside of BC. Please contact the BC Athletics office for
information regarding eligibility to take part in some BC Athletics and
Athletics Canada programs that are regulated by the requirement to be either a
Canadian Citizen or a Landed Immigrant, i.e. BC & Canadian Team
Programs and BC and Canadian funding programs.
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Why be a member?
Membership gives you benefits and supports Athletics in
British Columbia. The strength of the organization is the membership
of individuals, clubs, schools and organizations throughout the
province. It is through the membership that BC Athletics is able to
continue the growth and development of Athletics from recreational
fun, fitness and participation to World and Olympic levels of
achievement. Providing programs and services for individuals of all
ages, BC Athletics looks forward to your participation.
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Individual Membership
Application Form
Please read the membership information below, then choose
one of the following:
SPECIAL NOTE:
BC Athletics members signing up with an
application date after September 30 of the current year will receive a 15 month
membership valid until the end of the following year. When choosing your
age / membership category please calculate your age as of December 31,
2008.
Renewing BC Athletics members who sign up after September 30 of the
current year
will receive a membership valid until December 31 of the current year.
NOTE: BCA club members submit your applications to your club
registrar for processing. Unattached members submit applications
directly to BCA.
Related forms:
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Standard membership terms & benefits
- Term of affiliation January 1st through December 31st
- First time members applying after Sept 30th receive 15 months
membership
- Age category calculated as age on Dec. 31st in year of
membership
- Multiple memberships pay single highest fee of all types applied
for
- Fees listed below include GST where applicable
- No refunds will be issued
- Memberships can be upgraded during the year
General benefits with ALL membership types unless
noted:
- Liability and Sport Injury/Accident Insurance
- Registration as a member of BC Athletics and Athletics Canada
- The annual Calendar of Events
- Discounts on goods & services where available
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Membership Types, Benefits, and Fees
Non-Competitive
TRAINING (T)...$10.50/yr
For club members who only train/workout.
- Liability Insurance
- Calendar of Events
- Not valid for entry in sanctioned events
TRACK RASCALS (TR)—6 to 8 yrs old...$10/yr (no GST)
For fun and skill learning programs.
- Liability Insurance
- Calendar of Events
- Not valid for entry in sanctioned events
- Valid for participation in the Run Jump Throw Program
Athlete Memberships
Additional Benefits:
- $3 discount on your entry fee for BC Athletics sanctioned Road
Races, Cross Country Races, Club hosted School T&F Meets and
All-comers T&F Meets
-
Athletics Canada annual Athletic membership for competition—valid
Internationally
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (JD)—9 to 15 yrs...$55/yr (no GST)
- Must be at least 9 years old in the year of
membership
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Valid for entry in all sanctioned events
- Eligible for Annual Awards
JUVENILE (JUV)—16 / 17 yrs...$73.50/yr
JUNIOR (JUN)—18 / 19 yrs...$84.00/yr
SENIOR (SEN)—20 yrs+...$94.50/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Valid for entry in all sanctioned events
- Eligible for Annual Awards
- Eligible for Team Selection
- Eligible for Athlete Funding
MASTER (M)—35 yrs+...$42.00/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Valid for entry in all sanctioned events
- Eligible for Annual Awards
- Eligible for BC Masters Team Selection
ADULT RECREATION RUNNER (ARR)—20 yrs+...$36.75/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Valid for entry in sanctioned Road Races,
Cross Country Meets (excluding championships) and "All
Comers" Track & Field Meets
Non-Athlete Memberships
ASSOCIATE (A)...$26.25/yr
For Club Administrators, Club Directors and Friends of BC Athletics
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Regular mail-outs and updates
COACH (COA)...$57.75/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Coaching Association of BC Membership
- Regular mail-outs and updates
- Eligible for Annual Awards
- Eligible for approved funding for Coaching Education
- Eligible for selection to BC & Athletics Canada Team coaching positions
OFFICIALS (OFF)...$15.75/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Eligible for Annual Awards
- Eligible for approved travel support to officiate
at sanctioned/approved events
- Eligible for approved funding for Officials
education and upgrading
- Eligible for National and International
Officiating assignments
Day of Event Membership (DOE)—all ages...$3/event
For non-athlete members or non-members participating in selected sanctioned
events.
- Valid for Road Races, Cross Country Meets, Club hosted School Meets
(Sept 15th - June 30th each year) and All Comers Track & Field Meets
- Paid at time of entering each race or meet
- Liability Insurance
BC GAMES (BCG)... 14/15 yrs: $20/yr... *16+
yrs: $21/yr
Athletes selected to the BC Summer Games, BC Summer Games Alternate
Meet, or *BC Winter Games (Road Race) who do not have an annual,
competitive membership.
- Training only with a BC Athletics affiliated club
- Insurance Liability & Accident/Sport Injury
- Calendar of Events
- Not valid for entry in any sanctioned events other than the BC
Summer
Games, BC Summer Games Alternate Meet Or *BC Winter Games (Road
Race)
School Membership (from Sept 15 – June 30 only)
BCA School Memberships are valid for all BCA sanctioned
competitions held between Sept 15 and June 30. They are also a valid
membership for sanctioned competitions outside of BC during the same
period. This membership type is not valid for entry in BC Athletics
Track & Field Championships nor any Athletics Canada
Championships.
For details and application forms for schools and
school districts click here.
- $3 discount on entry fees for BC Athletics
sanctioned Road Races, Cross Country Races, Club hosted School
T&F Meets and All-comers T&F Meets
- Liability insurance
- School Club Membership: Elementary schools $125.00/yr
- School Club Membership: Middle/High schools $131.25/yr
- School District Club Membership $210.00/yr: available for School Districts in Summer Games
Zones 1:Kootenays, 2:Okanagan, 6:Vancouver Island, 7:North West, 8:North East.
2007/08 School and School
District Club Members List
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Eligibility for participation in
sanctioned events
Look under your athlete membership type to see which
categories of events you are eligible to participate in.
EVENT TYPE
|
MEMBERSHIP
TYPE
|
JD, JUV,
JUN, SEN
|
M
|
ARR
|
DOE
|
School
|
| T&F (club meets) |
yes |
yes |
|
|
yes |
| All Comers T&F |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Cross Country |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Road Races |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| BC JD T&F Champs |
JD |
|
|
|
|
| BC Juv T&F Champs |
JUN |
|
|
|
|
| BC Jr T&F Champs |
JUV/JUN |
|
|
|
|
| BC Sr T&F Champs |
JUV/JUN/SEN |
|
|
|
|
| BC Mast T&F Champs |
|
yes |
|
|
|
| BC Cross Country Champs |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
| BC Road Running Champs |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
| Cdn Juv/Jr/Sr T&F Champs |
JUV/JUN/SEN |
|
|
|
|
| Cdn Mast T&F Champs |
Contact
the BCA Office |
| Cdn RR, CC Champs |
yes |
yes |
|
|
|
| International Events |
Contact
the BCA Office |
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