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Are you looking to ride with a supportive group who share your passion for cycling? We can help you make that a reality. Join our national network of over 450 clubs and unlock a world of benefits.
Benefits of Affiliation
- Access to national insurance programs
- Eligibility to host AusCycling sanctioned events
- Access to support through the AusCycling management team
- Access to club development resources
- Ability to be recognised as an AusCycling affiliate and gain access to local, state and federal funding opportunities
- Ability to influence the direction of cycling in Australia through membership forums and voting rights under the
- AusCycling constitution
- Guidance and support in governance, compliance, and community engagement
- Coaching and Instructor courses for all levels and disciplines of the sport
- Workforce development courses and professional development across a variety of areas including volunteers, coaches and officials.
- Support in integrity matters
- Awards and recognition for members and clubs
- National recognition and alignment with the governing body for cycling and bike riding.
- Use of AusCycling brand, logos, and intellectual property (in accordance with AusCycling Guidelines)
- Support from other clubs in the AusCycling network
Prior to working through the steps please ensure you read the Club Affiliation Guide.
Club Affiliation Guide
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Ready to get started? Here’s how to start your club in four easy steps.
Phase 1: Pre-Affiliation
As a first step reach out to our team at AusCycling at [email protected] and provide:
- Proposed club location.
- Planned activities
- Timeline for formation
From here we will schedule and attend an initial meeting where the State Operations Manager will seek further information about:
- Need for a new club
- Community and stakeholder support
- Sustainability
- Governance readiness
- Alignment with AusCycling values and reputation
- Discipline Recognition Requirements
Phase 2: Application
The application process will seek further information about
- Membership
- Community and Stakeholder Support
- Governance
- Discipline details
- Need for Club
- Finances
Phase 3: Initial Affiliation
All approved Applicants enter an Initial Affiliation Process where they are provided with specific support and minimum standard requirements during the first two years. The areas we will seek to support include:
- Governance
- Training
- Planning
- Operations
- Workforce
Phase 4: Maintaining Affiliation
To maintain affiliation clubs are required to meet ongoing requirements from AusCycling including undertaking annual affiliation renewal.
Got any questions?
Please get in touch with our team on [email protected].
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