Membership
Member clubs must renew their registration every year and meet all deadlines for registering their members.
See membership fees by category.
Learn about all the benefits of joining the BCRSGF.
Learn about the requirements for being a member club.
Are you a new rhythmic gymnastics club? Find out how to join the BCRSGF.
Membership Fees
BCRSGF Membership Category
Insurance Fee
GCG Fee
BCRSGF
fee
Description
BCRSGF Full Member Club
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$115*
$100+GST
*Gymnastics Canada fee pays for:
So Can Fee: $65
Re Sound: $50
Competitive Gymnast
(National Stream)
$21.89
$8
$102+GST
Individuals who will be participating in National Stream BCRSGF sanctioned competitions at any level
Competitive Gymnast
(Regional Stream)
$21.89
$8
$85+GST
Individuals who will be participating in Regional Stream BCRSGF sanctioned competitions at any level
Competitive Gymnast
(Provincial Stream)
$21.89
$8
$60+GST
Individuals who will be participating in Provincial Stream BCRSGF sanctioned competitions at any level
Interclub Gymnast
$21.89
$8
$36+GST
Individuals who will be participating in BCRSGF sanctioned interclub events including General Gymnastics programs, Aesthetic Gymnastics, and Martial Gym
Interclub Special Olympics Gymnast
$0
$0
$5+GST
Individuals who will be participating Special Olympics (SO) sanctioned events
Recreational Gymnast
$21.89
$8
$30+GST
Individuals who do not participate in any BCRSGF sanctioned events nor seek BCRSGF sanction to participate in any events. This includes: Parent-Tot, Preschool, Recreational, Adult Recreational, Pre-Competitive and Special Program Gymnasts
Competitive Coach
$21.89
$8
$30+GST
An individual who coaches competitive athletes with NCCP training
Recreational Coach
$21.89
$8
$30+GST
An individual who coaches recreational athletes with NCCP training
Coach In Training
$21.89
$8
$20+GST
Any person who is over the age of 14 and has not begun NCCP training. These individuals must be under direct supervision in the gym or at the event of a fully certified NCCP coach.
Course Conductor
$21.89
$8
$30+GST
An individual who is certified to conduct an NCCP Technical Course
Judge
$21.89
$8
$30+GST
Any individual who is actively judging competitions
Judge in Training
$21.89
$8
$20+GST
Applies to first year judges only
Volunteer
$21.89
$8
$20+GST
An individual with or without club affiliation who supports gymnastics. Persons usually falling into this category include members of the Executive/Board of Directors of clubs, as well as individual parents who help the club with its activities; i.e. – driving, helping set up equipment, concessions, committees, etc.
Registration & Reporting Deadlines
Full member clubs (renewal)
Registration renewal must be submitted by September 15th. Memberships are valid from September 1st-August 31st of each year. Please note: Member clubs are NOT insured until all BCRSGF club registration documentation and fees are received by BCRSGF for the current membership year.
Full member club (new)
Registration is accepted on an ongoing basis. Approval by the BCRSGF board of directors must be given before membership takes effect. To learn the requirements for registering a new club click here.
Affiliated Club Member
Registration is accepted on an ongoing basis. Special Olympics Affiliate Club pay no registration fee.
Individual Member
Competitive Athlete membership due September 30th
All other memberships due October 15th.
Refer to our Membership Fees section for a breakdown of all individual membership categories.
Independent Member
Registration is accepted on an ongoing basis. Refer to our Membership Fees section for a breakdown of all individual membership categories.
Upgrading Membership
Upgrading a membership from recreational to competitive or interclub to competitive must be done at least 30 days prior to participation in a BC Provincial competition. An upgrade fee with apply.
Individuals can register in more than one category.
Members who are involved in multiple roles are registered in all categories and pay only the highest membership fee.
For example: A competitive athlete who is also a coach in training would pay the competitive athlete fee but register in both categories.
This enables the BCRSGF to calculate the total number of individuals involved in each category. It also allows individuals to receive information and funding assistance for all registered categories.
Penalties
The penalty for competing when not registered as a ‘competitive’ member is $100 per athlete (fined to the club) plus the cost of the upgrade to competitive. This regulation will be monitored and enforced.
Important note:
Effective date for insurance
Member clubs are NOT insured until all BCRSGF club registration documentation and fees are received by BCRSGF for the current membership year.
For any insurance related inquiries please contact: bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com
Full Member Club Requirements
BC Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastic Federation Membership is required to access the program and services of BCRSGF, and through BCRSGF, those of Gymnastic Canada Gymnastique (GCG). The membership year is effective September 1- August 31 each year.
A full member club offer competitive, recreational and one-time participant program or combination of one or more of the activity types. Full member clubs may be formally constituted as a non-for-profit society or be established as a for profit business venture. All full member clubs that are registering as a “Recreational Club” must register a fully NCCP certified coach of a minimum certification of NCCP Foundations. All full member clubs that are registering as a “Provincial Level Competitive Club” must register a fully NCCP certified coach of a minimum standing of NCCP Competition 1.
For a new club to become recognized as a Full Member Club of BCRSGF it must submit a Full Club Application with the full membership fees to BCRSGF to be considered by BC Rhythmic Gymnastics Board.
The BCRSGF Board of Directors will review all new Full Club application to ensure compliance with BCRSGF membership rules. This will occur at its next regular meeting following the receipt of a new club application. The Board has the discretionary power to approve or deny Full Club membership. Following this review, the notification of status will be send to the applicant.
If the New Full club membership is denied, the membership fees will be returned to the Applicant.
Full Membership for A New Club
Obligations of Full Member Clubs
Full member club must fulfill several obligations to ensure continued membership with BCRSGF. These conditions include:
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Provide safe training environment for all participant and members
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Adhere to the BCRSGF Codes of Conducts
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Ensure all register coaches have met the minimum NCCP Coaching requirements as set out in the Definition of Full Member Club, above, in addition, the club must ensure that club coaches have taken basic first aid and have completed and submitted a current criminal record check
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Track and record all the individual membership date (and payments) and make sure members are registered in the appropriate membership category and that any changes are made within the designated timelines
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Use and retain appropriate waiver & releases for all individually registered members
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Participate only in BCRSGF and GCG sanctioned activities and submit the appropriate documents for sanctioning requests with GBC for all out-of-province or country activities
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Notify and file incident report for all injuries which occur within the clubs BCRSGF sanctioned programs and activities.
Member Benefits
Benefits for Full Member Clubs
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Direct club communication including: email, phone and website
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Partnership management with the Government of BC, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, Sport and Recreational Branch, Team BC Programs, Sport BC, Canadian Sport Center Pacific, ViaSport, BC Games Society, Coaches Association in BC and Gymnastic Canada
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Liaison with municipal government, municipal recreational and facilities department, BCRGS Member Clubs and Action Schools BC
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Vote at the BCRSGF Annual General Meeting
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Coverage through BCRGSF sport accident and liability insurance programs for sanctioned events inside the club facilities and inside the sanctioned/insured facilities used for events/competitions
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Access to the National Sport Trust Fund (tax receipt provided for $100 and above)
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Access to program grants (ViaSport and other sport sector grants)
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Technical Committee Programming and support
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Club eligibilities to Host Events and Hosting Assistance
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Membership with Gymnastics Canada
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Coaches education
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• Judges education
Benefits for Athletes and Individuals
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Eligibility to access to Athletes' Assistance Program
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Eligibility to access KidSport grants
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Eligibility to access Travel Subsidies (BC Ferries: Sporting Life of the Coast, Sport Funder, etc)
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Eligibility to compete in Individual and Provincial Competition and programs
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Funding support for athletes attending Western Regional Championship, Canadian Championship and Elite Canada Championship
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Covered under BCRGSF`s sport accident and liability insurance program
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Access to BCRGSF sanctioned events such as competition and camps
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Enhanced sport development and sport tourism across the province in all BC Games Zones
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Membership with Gymnastic Canada
Benefits for Coaches
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Access to Coaching and BCRGSF Program Courses
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Access for subsidies for Coaching Courses
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Coverage through BCRSGF accident and liability program
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Access to discount online Criminal Record Check program
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Membership with Gymnastic Canada
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Sanctioned attendance and Coaching at Provincial, Regional & National events