Membership
Membership Types
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Your BC Athletics membership is an investment towards your development in the sport of athletics, Provincially, Nationally and Internationally. For you, the member, it provides benefits to support and assist you in your participation at every level. At the organizational level, your membership adds to the strength of BC Athletics, and the ability to support its members by giving them a voice within BC and Canada.
BC Athletics' foundation is derived from its members, whose interests range from fun & fitness to elite level participation at the World and Olympic Level. The programs and services that BC Athletics delivers are created to provide members with a positive, productive and enjoyable experience in Athletics. It is our hope that the members of BC Athletics are served well and will join us in a healthy, long and active life.
25% discount all 2020 BC Athletics Members renewing for 2021!
What a year 2020 has been so far!! I think we can all agree it’s been a rollercoaster ride that none of us could have imagined. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. As our Province continues to reopen know that BC Athletics has been working for your benefit through all of this and will continue to do so as things progress.
Thank you for your support through 2020. This support has been critical in allowing BC Athletics (Board of Directors, Staff & Committees) to continue to adjust, innovate, create and deliver programs and services. This has included developing the Return to Training and Return to Competition Guidelines aligned with and in partnership with Athletics Canada, BC Ministry of Health, BC Centre for Disease Control, Sport BC and viaSport.
Most importantly, your support of your club has been of utmost importance so that your club can continue to provide the coaching, training and competitions that are so very important to everyone.
In view of the reduced opportunities to participate in our sport during 2020, the BC Athletics Board of Directors voted and approved a 25% discount on 2021 membership fees for all 2020 BC Athletics members. Please use the code “COVID25%” when you renew your BC Athletics membership for 2021.
Thank you for renewing and continuing your membership and support of BC Athletics and your Club. Your membership helps in the continuing development of Track & Field, Road/Trail Running, Marathons, Ultras and Cross Country Running in British Columbia.
All the best
Sincerely,
Greg White, Chair
BC Athletics Board of Directors
BC Athletics Membership Eligibility:
- Canadian Citizens
- Landed Immigrants
- An individual claiming refugee status – as relates to AC Rule 086 b)
- A foreign athlete who is a temporary resident of British Columbia due to business, study or family reasons – as relates to AC Rule 086 b)
And meets one of the following:
- Lives in British Columbia; or
- Lives temporarily outside of BC for School or Personal/Partner work related reasons; or
- Lives outside of Canada;
As a Branch of Athletics Canada, BC Athletics adheres to AC Policies and Rules relative to membership for those living in Canada.
- AC Rule 027: Applications to become Associates of Athletics Canada shall be made to the Member Branch to which the person's club is affiliated. Individuals not attached to a club shall apply to the Member Branch in whose territory they reside (have permanent residence in).
Standard Membership Benefits for all members:
- Athletics Canada membership
- Discounts on goods & services from BCA partners
- Insurance coverage as indicated
- Additional benefits/limitations noted with membership type
* All fees listed below are annual fees. Multiple memberships only pay highest fee.
Note: BC Athletics memberships are valid from January 1st to December 31st each year. In order to ensure your membership doesn't lapse you can renew for the next year beginning September 1st.
COMPETITIVE ATHLETES |
LIMITED AND NON-COMPETITIVE ATHLETES |
NON-ATHLETES Coaches, Officials, Associates, and Friends of BCA |
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PricesU10 - 9 yrs. U12 - 10 & 11 yrs U14 - 12 & 13 yrs (Jr. Development) U16 (age 14) U16 (age 15) U18 (age 16-17) U20 (age 18-19) Senior (age 20+) Post Secondary (age 18 - 22) Masters (age 35+) Jr. Road & Trail (age 18-19) Road & Trail (age 20+) |
PricesBC Games (age 14) only valid in a BC Summer Games year BC Games (age 15+) only valid in a BC Summer Games year Post Secondary Team Roster (age 18-22) only available as a Post Secondary Club member Track Rascal (age 6-8) Training (age 9+) |
PricesCoach* (age 15+) Official* (age 15+) Associate* (age 15+) Friends of BCA |
Day of Event Membership - all ages - $3.00 / event
*Paid in addition to / or included in event registration fees when registering at each race/meet. Check individual event registration policy.
- Used to participate in sanctioned events when the individual does not hold an annual BC Athletics Competitive Athlete membership.
- Valid for entry in:
- Sanctioned Road Races (not valid for entry into the BC Athletics Championship component of the Road Race)
- Sanctioned Cross Country Meets (excluding Provincial and National Championships)
- Sanctioned All Comers Track & Field Meets (not valid for Full Track & Field Meets)
- Liability insurance coverage
School Day of Event - Elementary, Middle and High School students - all ages - $3.00 / event
*Paid in addition to event registration fees when registering at each race/meet
- Used to participate in sanctioned events by elementary and high school student athletes who do not hold an annual BC Athletics Competitive Athlete membership or do not compete for a BC Athletics School Club member school or School District Club.
- Valid only from September 15th through to June 30th
- Athletes can only compete for their schools
- Valid for entry in:
- Sanctioned Road Races from September 15th through to June 30th
- Cross Country Meets from September 15th through to June 30th
- Track & Field All Comers Meets from September 15th through to June 30th
- Full Track & Field Meets from September 15th through to June 30th
- Liability insurance coverage
CLUB Membership Types
Club Membership Types & Application Forms
BC Athletics Club Memberships/Renewals for 2020 must be done prior to December 31, 2019 in order for membership benefits, including insurance coverage, to remain in place and un-interrupted. Existing Member clubs renew their club memberships on-line through Trackie.me
New clubs signing up as a BC Athletics affiliated club for the first time use the club application forms below:
Athletics Post Secondary (School) Affiliate Club
The purposes of the Athletics Post Secondary (School) Club include:
- The training of Athletes
- The hosting of competitions, camps and workshops
- Competition in college/university and athletics association sanctioned competitions
- Promotion and development of the sport of Athletics
All individual members of the Athletics Post Secondary Affiliate Club are required to have current and appropriate membership with BC Athletics or other Provincial/Territorial or National Athletics Federations (as per BC Athletics, Athletics Canada and IAAF Rules).
Athletics Society/Organization Affiliate Club
The purposes of the Athletics Society/Organization Affiliate Club shall be limited to:
- The hosting of competitions in Athletics and/or
- The promotion of and support of the development of Athletics
The Athletics Society/Organization Affiliate Club requires that all individual members have current and appropriate membership with BC Athletics.
Resource Guides for Clubs: 2010 Legacies Now recently published two free Resource Guides to enhance the operation of local sport organizations in BC. See BCA Blog entry
General Information
2019/2020 School Club and School District Memberships
Membership for all students, teachers and sponsors involved in Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Running in your school. Membership is valid from September 1st through to June 30th.
Membership Benefits:
- Eligible for entry in the BC Athletics Cross Country Championships
- Eligible for entry in the BC Athletics Junior Development Pentathlon Championships.
- Eligible for entry in all BC Athletics Club hosted events
- Insurance coverage: liability ($5 million limit) for athletes and coaches when school insurance is not in place
- Decreased costs for entries in BC Athletics sanctioned competitions - $3.00 savings per entrant
- Discounts on goods, services from establishments supporting BC Athletics
- Discounts on RunJumpThrowWheel Teachers Instructor Workshops and School Direct Delivery sessons
- Discounts on Coaching Certification Courses (Technical) and Coaching Clinics
- Discounts on Officiating Courses and upgrading
- Complimentary BC Athletics Coach memberships for all coaches - a value of $68.25 per coach
Please download and complete application forms
BC Athletics School Club Membership (for schools signing up individually)
2019/2020 BC Athletics School Club Membership
2019/2020 BC Athletics School Coach Membership
Registration Process:
- Download Complete a School Club Membership application form
- Submit either a school enrollment list or a list of specific athletes indicating gender and a full date of birth. This information is required for our government reporting and will be held in strictest confidence. The list can be submitted electronically to sam.collier@bcathletics.org.
- Complete BC Athletics School Coach membership applications for coaches
- Ensure that all forms are signed by the appropriate authorities
- Make copies for your records as required.
- Submit all forms and the appropriate fee (payable to BC Athletics)
Sam Collier
BC Athletics
#2001-B, 3713 Kensington Ave.,
Burnaby BC V5B 0A7
- Once the application has been processed the Head Coach will be advised. The school name will be added to the School Club members list posted weekly on the BC Athletics website. This list is used by sanctioned events to verify membership.
BC Athletics School District Club Memberships
School District Membership - Public Schools
School District Membership - Independent Schools
BC Athletics School Coach Membership
Membership for all of the schools in your School District including all students, teachers and sponsors involved in Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Running. Membership is valid from September 1st through to June 30th.
Public school district designations are used to identify which School District a school falls in. Public schools sign up separately from Independent schools. Please use the correct form when applying for a School District Membership.
Registration Process:
- Download and complete the appropriate School District Club membership application form
- Ensure that a main contact person is indicated and provide contact information.
- Prepare a list of all schools in the District. Include a contact name at each school or a person who will act as the contact for the schools in the district. This person will forward any and all information to the schools
- Have School District Coach Membership applications completed for all school coaches in the district who wish to take advantage of the complimentary Coach membership.
- Ensure that all forms are signed by the required authorities
- Make copies for your records where necessary
- Submit all forms together with the fee of $210.00 (payable to BC Athletics) to Sam Collier at the BC Athletics office.
Sam Collier
BC Athletics
#2001-B, 3713 Kensington Ave.,
Burnaby BC V5B 0A7
- Once the application(s) has been processed the main contact person provided will be advised. That person will be responsible for advising all schools in the district.
School Day of Event Membership (DOE)—Elementary and High School students only (valid from Sept 1 – June 30 only) — $3/event
For elementary and high school athletes who are not annual members of BC Athletics or members of a BC Athletics School Club or School District Club wishing to participate in eligible sanctioned events. Note: School Day of Event memberships will be paid when registering for a BC Athletics sanctioned event.
- Valid for Road Races, Cross Country Meets, Club hosted School Meets during the school year (Sept 15th – June 30th) and All Comers Track & Field Meets
- Paid in addition to the registration fee for entering the event at time of entering each race or meet
- Liability Insurance