Membership
GOLD / RACE
A “Gold” or “Race” licence allows participation in any race conducted by Cycling Australia and its affiliated state bodies.
Discount licences are available for current members of BMXA, MTBA or AUDAX (Must have at least 3 months remaining on licence) and members joining between 1 July and 30 September (6 month licence).
Cost:
| Full Licence | Discount Licence |
| Elite Men/Women & U23 $294 | Elite Men/Women & U23 $233 |
| Masters 30-65 $233 | Masters 30-65 $156 |
| Masters >65 $146 | Masters >65 $102 |
| Under 19 $230 | Under 19 $153 |
| Under 17/15 $146 | Under 17/15 $102 |
| Under 13/11/9 $75 | Under 13/11/9 $64 |
Please note: fees quoted above are for online applications. Manual applications incur a $5 processing fee which should be added to the above fee when completing a manual application. Discount licences are not available online however the $5 manual processing fee will still need to be added to the above cost.
Applying: You can apply for membership online via the Cycling Australia website www.cycling.org.au or manually by completing an application form which can be given to you by request.
Expiry: Membership is valid until December 31 each year. Membership taken out after 1 October is valid until December 31 the following year.
SILVER / RIDE
A “Silver” or “Ride” licence allows participation in recreation rides, Gran Fondos, Cyclo Sportif events, club training and designated road time trials conducted by Cycling Australia and its affiliated state bodies.
KIDZ licences provide the opportunity for children under the age of 13 to try cycling without taking out a full licence. KIDZ licence holders are only able to compete in club events between other KIDZ licence holders.
Cost:
Adult <65 $77
Adult >65 $66
18 & Under $66
KIDZ (Born 2000 or later) $16
Please note: fees quoted above are for online applications. Manual applications incur a $5 processing fee which should be added to the above fee when completing a manual application.
Applying: You can apply for membership online via the Cycling Australia website www.cycling.org.au or manually by completing an application form which can be given to you by request.
Expiry: Ride memberships are valid for one year until the end of the quarter in which the membership was purchased.
(i.e. if a membership is purchased in April 2012 then it will be valid until 30 June 2013)
INTRODUCTORY PERMITS
Permits allow riders to give racing or social riding a try before they commit to a full membership. A permit will only allow the holder to take part in club events and not races which are ran through Cycling Australia and its affiliated state bodies.
Cost:
3 Ride $50 ($44 deducted upon upgrade to racing licence)
Day (Race) $35
Day (Ride) $15
Applying: Permits are available to purchase at any club event and need not be purchased prior to the event.
Expiry: 3 Ride Permits are valid for entry to 3 races conducted within a period of 3 months in a calendar year.
SCC SOCIAL MEMBER
Social membership entitles the holder to all the benefits outlined in the “Shepparton Cycling Club Member Benefits” section.
Cost: $35
Expiry: A Shepparton Cycling Club Social membership is valid until December 31 each year.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Shepparton Cycling Club Member Benefits- Regular member updates
- Invitation to functions & events
Cycling Australia Member Benefits
- 24/7 on bike public liability and personal accident insurance cover
- E-Cycle newsletter
- Advance offers for event tickets, products & tours
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a cheaper option if I only want to compete in club races? There is no other option available for riders born in 1999 or earlier. Riders who were born in the year 2000 or later are eligible for a KIDZ licence.
What age group do I fit into? Your age group will be based upon the age you will obtain during the 2012 calendar year.
(i.e. if you turn 19 in 2012 you will be in the Under 23 age group)
Do I need to be an SCC member to race? Yes, you need to be a member of a Cycling Australia affiliated club to obtain a Cycling Australia licence.
Do I need to apply for Cycling Australia and SCC membership separately? No, by selecting Shepparton Cycling Club as your club in the application you will become an SCC member.
Once I complete my application, how long do I have to wait before I can race? When you complete an online application you are able to enter a race straight away. If you are not issued with your licence card before the race, email the club to request a membership confirmation. In the case of manual applications you will be able to race once a membership form is signed and payment is made.
What cover does the insurance provide? As a member of Cycling Australia you are provided with 24/7 on bike public liability and personal accident cover. More information can be found at www.cycling.org.au
Can I race BMX and Mountain Bikes with a Cycling Australia licence? No. However you are able to upgrade to a BMX or Mountain Bike licence at a lower than normal rate due to overlapping insurance. For more information please contact Cycling Australia for BMX licence enquiries or MTB Australia for Mountain Bike licence enquiries.
CONTACT
President: Edward Dalle Nogare A/H: 5831 5585
Email: info@sheppartoncycling.com.au
Website: www.sheppartoncycling.com.au