Membership FAQ

Membership is available for the remainder of the financial year, up to 30th June, 2007. Within each membership category, the following definitions apply:

Boat usage fee
One-day users of club boats will be charged and extra $5. Other new members will be charged $25 (adults) or $10 (juniors) for the use of club boats.

Photos of club members:
New and renewing BGCC members are asked to provide a passport style photo of themselves with their application form. To be kept in the Club Shed.

Membership is available for the remainder of the financial year, up to 30th June, 2007. Within each membership category, the following definitions apply:

Junior: Under 18 on 1st July 2006
Adult: 18 on or before 1st July 2006.
Pensioner: Valid Senior or Valid Pensioner Card
Family: 1 or 2 adults plus any number of related children (juniors) living at the same address.

Full Member (competitor)			Social Member (non-paddling)
F05	Adult	$65	S01	Person	$20
F06	Junior	$40
F07	Pensioner	$60	Trial Member (3 months)
F08	Family	$90 for the first 2 people $20 for each additional person	T01	Senior	$40
			T02	Junior	$30
Recreational Member
R05	Adult	$50	Single Event (1 off)
R06	Junior	$35	E01	Person	$12
R07	Pensioner	$55	E02	Family	$30
R08	Family	$75 for the first 2 people $20 for each additional person

What membership should I get?

NSWCI has considerably expanded their membership categories. BGCC provides a subset of these categories to its members, as listed on the membership form: Full Member; Recreational Member; Social Member; Trial Member; and Single Event Member.
Full Member is a member who wishes to take part in NSWCI, ACI and non-BGCC, as well as BGCC, events. These include events such as NSW State Championships, Australian Championships and competitions held by other club and state organisations.

Recreational Member is a member who only wishes to paddle only within the club at club sanctioned events. Such club events include the weekly time trial and the Wednesday night canoe polo. A recreational member may NOT take part in NSWCI and ACI events.

Social Member is a member who may partake in all non-paddling club activities and also act as a volunteer for the club. This person is NOT able to paddle in any club, NSWCI or ACI events.

Trial Member is a short term member who wishes to trial the sport for a maximum of 3 months. This membership is equivalent to a "Full Member" as above for the period of the 3 months. This membership is only available once to a non-member, who must then decide to either become a full time member (full, recreational or social) of the club, or that BGCC is not for them.

Single Event Member is provided for people wishing to take part in a single event (such as the BASH). This membership is only available for two days after which it expires and the person would be required to become a trial or full member if they want to continue paddling with the BGCC.
What does the money pay for?
Your membership covers your affiliation to NSWCI and ACI (bulk of payment) which includes your insurance. The remainder covers BGCC's costs including:
- Shed rental
- Trailer (maintenance and registration)
- Blazing Paddles (production and postage)
- Equipment (purchase and maintenance)
- Club affiliation with NSWCI
Is a defacto relationship considered a family?

Yes.
Do I need to be a competition member to compete in local polo and time trials?

No. Recreational membership is sufficient.
Can I bring a friend along to try paddling?

Yes. However the person will need to decide whether to become a single event member (E01) or a trail member (T01 or T02). They will also need to be vetted by a club coach so they can be helped to choose an appropriate boat and shown how to safely use it.
What is the membership year?

July 1 to June 30
Is membership available in smaller than a year block?

Yes, you can purchase a once only 3 month trial membership (T01 or T02) or a single event membership (E01).
What do I have to sign?
You are required to sign:
- The Front and the Back of the NSWCI Membership Form
Unfortunately your membership can not be processed until you have signed in the above places.
Why do I have to join Canoeing Australia Inc.?

Australian Canoeing Inc., through your NSWCI membership, provides the insurance component of your membership. They also insure the club as a whole through its affiliation with NSWCI. It is a condition of the club's affiliation that all our members be individual members of NSWCI. For further information see the ACI web page at http://www.canoe.org.au/library/acrules.html
Do I receive a receipt?

Within a month of submitting your completed 6 or 12 months Membership application, and subject to acceptance, you will receive a membership card from ACI.
Who do I pay my money to?

You pay your money to "Burley Griffin Canoe Club" which then forwards the appropriate amounts to NSWCI.
Can I pay by credit card?

No, but you can pay by cheque, money order, postal order or cash.

For more information about BGCC email Info@bgcc.org.au
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Burley Griffin Canoe Club Inc. endorses the Australian Canoeing Inc. 'NO DRUGS IN SPORT' policy.

Membership FAQ

What membership should I get?

What does the money pay for?

Is a defacto relationship considered a family?

Do I need to be a competition member to compete in local polo and time trials?

Can I bring a friend along to try paddling?

What is the membership year?

Is membership available in smaller than a year block?

What do I have to sign?

Why do I have to join Canoeing Australia Inc.?

Do I receive a receipt?

Who do I pay my money to?

Can I pay by credit card?