MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Thanks for your interest in joining the Speed River Cycling Club. This page provides all membership-related information and explains the membership application process. By joining our club you are joining an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of local cyclists who are interested in developing themselves as cyclists and promoting a positive cycling environment.
IMPORTANT: By joining the SRCC you must understand that while we take steps to make the rides and other events as good as we can, there are always risks. Please be sure to read and understand the application form and waivers.
Please understand that SRCC cannot allow non-members to join our rides. The insurance coverage provided through our affiliation with the OCA prohibits this practice. We must insist that everyone join the SRCC if they plan on doing any riding with us at all.
Dues
Full Club Membership*: $25 per year*Full Club Membership fee applies to those with valid UCI/CCA Race License, OCA Citizens Permit, or current membership in another OCA-affiliated club. Your insurance fee has already been paid as part of your race license fee, citizens permit fee, or your other club membership fee. You must include a photocopy of your licence/permit/membership card with your application so we may verify it's validity.
We strongly encourage club members to obtain a race license or citizens permit through the Ontario Cycling Association.
Additional Insurance Fee**: $25 per year**Additional Insurance fee applies to those without valid UCI/CCA Race License, OCA Citizens Permit, or current membership in another OCA-affiliated club. This fee is not optional and is in addition to the Full Club Membership fee (total payable = $50).
If you obtain an OCA/UCI Race License or OCA Citizens Permit after paying the Additional Insurance Fee, we will refund the fee upon receipt of a copy of your license/permit.
For a full explanation of the various race license options please see the Membership section of the Ontario Cycling Association website.
Waivers
Please be sure to read and understand the waivers. Your membership application is not complete until we have received your signed and dated waivers. You will need to complete the following waivers:- Canadian Cycling Association - Waiver, Release & Indemnity form;
- SRCC Parent/Legal Guardian form (if you are under 18 years old)
Risk Management Plan
The SRCC has developed the following Risk Management Plan to document how club activities are to be managed. These policies are to be practiced by club members, and visiting riders from other OCA/CCA/UCI affiliated clubs, during every club ride.- Bike helmets shall be worn at all times;
- Eyewear and gloves are strongly encouraged;
- Riders must adhere to and obey all rules of the road as per the Highway Traffic Act (Ontario);
- Riders are responsible for ensuring they are sufficiently fit for the activity they are to participate in;
- Riders are responsible for ensuring that their bicycle is in good working order;
- Riders are to ensure they have adequate supply of water, sports drink, and nutritional supplements, as required, for the activity they are to participate in;
- During "night rides" both front and rear lights are required;
- While trail riding be courteous to other trail users, and alert them of your presence before passing;
Before each club ride the designated ride coordinator will make a pre-ride announcement reminding riders of the above policies. All accidents shall be reported to a Board Member for reporting to the OCA, and recorded on the accident report forms provided by the OCA.
The Risk Management Plan can be downloaded here.How To Join
To join the club, follow these steps (full membership application package available here):- Download and complete the membership application form;
- form is to be signed and dated in two places;
- if you are under 18 years old, download and complete the SRCC Parent/Legal Guardian form;
- a parent/legal guarding must sign and date this form;
- Download and complete the CCA Waiver, Release & Indemnity form;
- form is to be signed and dated;
- if you are under 18 years old a parent/legal guarding must sign and date this form;
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Speed River Cycling Club 294 Suffolk Street West Guelph, Ontario N1H 2K3 |
Speed River Cycling Club c/o Speed River Bicycle 135 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario N1H 4E9 |
Payment may be made by cash or cheque, made payable to: Speed River Cycling Club
