Club Memberships and Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) Licenses

Updated 15-09-2008

1.Summary

The following text describes the 3 options you have for joining the Warrnambool MTB Club. Descriptions of what the membership fees and MTBA license fees are used for is also included.

2. Introductory Senior Club Membership

The club has introduced a start up club membership for new members. No matter which membership option you choose, the senior club membership fee will be discounted from $20 to $5 if you have never been a member of the Warrnambool MTB Club.

We have implemented this initiative to encourage new members to the club, especially those that might perceive the club membership and MTBA license fees to be excessive. Hopefully once you have joined the club, you will understand and enjoy the fantastic value that a full club membership offers.

3.1 Associate Membership

If you would like to support the club, but you're not interested in riding, then you can join as an associate member.

• Senior $20 ($20 club membership fee)
• Junior $5 ($5 club membership fee)
• Family $30 ($30 club membership fee)

Benefits include:

• Quarterly Newsletter
• Invite to Social occasions
• Networking with like minded people
• Opportunity to have your say about the club's future

3.2 Recreational Membership

If you would like to participate in social and training rides and you're not interested in racing competitively, then this is the option for you.

• Senior $62 ($20 club membership fee + $42 MTBA recreational license)
• Junior $47 ($5 club membership fee + $42 MTBA recreational license)
• Family $30+($42 per rider) ($30 club membership fee + $42 MTBA recreational license per rider)

Benefits Include:

• All of the Above +
• Personal Insurance at club &/or MTBA sanctioned events. - Click here (sorry not quite working yet) for full details.
• Training Rides at club &/or MTBA sanctioned events.
• Social Rides at club &/or MTBA sanctioned events
• Informal skills coaching
• Bike maintenance workshops

Note: If you decide to compete after joining, then you can either purchase a day license for $15 or upgrade by paying the difference to a Competitive Membership.

3.3 Competitive Membership

• Senior $100 ($20 club membership fee + $80 MTBA senior license)
• Junior $65 ($5 club membership fee + $60 MTBA junior license)
• Family $30 + ($80 per senior rider and $60 per junior rider)
• CA or BMX $56 ($20 club memb. + $36 MTBA value add license)

Note: MTBA has entered into an agreement with Cycling Australia and BMX Australia to give CA and BMX licence holders with at least 3 months remaining on their license the opportunity to purchase a discounted MTBA Value Add license for $36. The MTBA value add license will be valid for 12 moths.

Benefits Include:

• All of the Above +
• Competitive racing at MTBA sanctioned events.

4. Other Costs

• Event entry fees - maximum $10.
• Raffle Tickets
• Event Day BBQ, drinks and snacks.
• We try to keep these costs as low as possible.

5. So What Does All The Money Get Used For?

1. Club membership fees are used to cover the annual costs of club affiliation with MTBA ($110), incorporation fee ($35) and club website fees. In addition to the annual costs, the club would like to purchase new equipment such as improved event communications, a bike trailer, additional first aid equipment, a sun shelter and additional event marking equipment (bunting, arrows, stakes, etc). Where possible, the club will make efforts to apply for council and government grants to cover the cost of new equipment. The club has also subsidised social occasions where possible.

In the first 12 months this included:

• $5 towards a social night at Wyton Cellars
• Contribution towards camping fees and food and drinks for the XMAS party
• Free pre dinner snacks and pizzas at the AGM.

6. Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Darren Shiell or Belinda Hartwich who are happy to help. Contact details can be found on the 'contact us' tab of the website at www.wmtbc.com.