Membership & Clubs
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BCA
Membership Status & Number Checker
List of BCA Affiliated Clubs here
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 - 2010 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) 333-3551. You will not be able to enter 2010 memberships until the waiver is submitted.
BC Athletics Registrar Bulletin:
- #2009-04, September 29/09
- #2009-03, July 17/09
- #2009-02, January 7/09
- #2009-01, November 11/08
- #2008-02, September 27/07
- #2008-01, September 11/07
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.
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.
Present your BCA Member Card and Reap the Rewards!
BC Athletics members can now receive discounts at many businesses around the province and the list is still growing! All you need to do is show your membership card and you will receive up to 10% off in-store purchases. Some of the establishments already supporting BC Athletics members are:
| Shore Runners | 151 Dogwood Street | Campbell River |
| The Run Inn | 1212B 56 Avenue | Delta |
| Runners Sole | 74-1395 Hillside Drive | Kamloops |
| Frontrunners | 133 - 735 Goldstream Ave | Langford |
| Peninsula Runners | #1 - 20349 88 Ave. | Langley |
| Frontrunners | #3 - 5767 Turner Rd. | Nanaimo |
| Forerunners | 980 Marine Dr | North Vancouver |
| North Shore Athletics | #101 - 1200 Lonsdale | North Vancouver |
| Peach City Runners | 214 Main Street | Penticton |
| The Runners' Den | 239 Newport Drive | Port Moody |
| Cool Running | #5 - 1050 - 10th SW | Salmon Arm |
| Forerunners | 3504 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver |
| Rackets N' Runners | 3880 Oak Street | Vancouver |
| The Run Inn | 2236 41st Avenue | West Vancouver |
| Frontrunners | 1200 Vancouver Street | Victoria |
| Island Runner | 1576 Fairfield Road | Victoria |
| Peninsula Runners | 3659 Shelbourne Street | Victoria |
| Peninsula Runners | 1708 - 152nd Street | White Rock |
Individual Membership Application Form 2010
Please read the membership information below, then choose one of the following:
SPECIAL NOTE:
New 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, 2010.
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.
- On-line
individual membership form
Printable
membership form (50 KB) updated Oct 22/09
Membership
Information (70 KB - back page of form) updated Oct 22/09
(view and print PDF files using free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Related forms:
- Application
for Club Member Transfer (PDF, 40 KB)—for use by any club member wishing to transfer clubs during the club membership year.
- Declaration of 2nd
Claim Club Status (PDF, 20 KB)—for a club member wishing to claim status with a second club
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
- Discounts on goods & services where available
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 14 yrs...$55/yr (no GST)
- Must be at least 9 years old in the year of membership
MIDGET 15 YRS—15 yrs...$57.75/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Valid for entry in all sanctioned events
- Eligible for Annual Awards
YOUTH (YTH)—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
MASTERS 40+ (M)—40 yrs+...$42.00/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Includes Liability and Sport Injury/Accident Insurance
- Valid for entry in all BC Athletics (Road, Cross Country and Track & Field) sanctioned events
- Eligible for Annual Masters Awards
- Eligible for selection to the BC Masters Cross Country Team
- Eligible for entry in to all BC Athletics Masters Track and Field, Road and Cross Country Championships
- Eligible for BC Masters Track and Field, Road and Cross Country Championship medals
MASTERS 35-39 (M)—35-39 yrs...$42.00/yr
- Standard Benefits listed above
- Includes Liability and Sport Injury/Accident Insurance
- Valid for entry in all BC Athletics Track & Field sanctioned events.
- Eligible for entry in BC Athletics Masters Track & Field Championships
- Eligible for BC Masters Track & Field Championship medals.
- Eligible for Annual Masters Track & Field Awards
- Valid for entry in BC Athletics non-championship Road and Cross Country Events.
Note: In order to be eligible for Road and Cross Country Championships and championship medals, selection to BC Teams and funding, 35 - 39 year olds are required to hold a "Senior" membership and compete in the "Senior" category
Masters in the Master 35-39 or Master 40+ categories who wish to compete as both a Master and a Senior should take out a "Senior" membership and indicate their Master category as a second membership type. The fee will be $94.50 and will include both memberships chosen.
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
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, YTH, |
M |
ARR |
DOE |
School |
|
| T&F (club meets) | yes | 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 Yth T&F Champs | JUN | ||||
| BC Jr T&F Champs | YTH/JUN | ||||
| BC Sr T&F Champs | YTH/JUN/SEN | ||||
| BC Master T&F Champs | yes | ||||
| BC Cross Country Champs | yes | yes | yes | ||
| BC Road Running Champs | yes | yes | |||
| Cdn Yth/Jr/Sr T&F Champs | YTH/JUN/SEN | ||||
| Cdn Mast T&F Champs | Contact the BCA Office | ||||
| Cdn RR, CC Champs | yes | yes | |||
| International Events | Contact the BCA Office | ||||
** School Day of Event Membership - Valid from September 15, to June 30th for Elementary and High School ages only
