Subscriptions 2009

Have subscriptions gone up?

No!  The Committee is pleased to be able to keep subscriptions at the same level as last year. The base subscription level has been unchanged for sevaral years - although there has been a small overall increase in fees in that time because of the levy paid to England Athletics.

What is the levy?

Athletes have to pay a levy to England Athletics in order that they may compete and be covered for insurance at events.  This levy has to be paid annually for current active club members. That is athletes who are either training with coaching groups or competing as members of Bromsgrove & Redditch A.C..  The club would not pay the levy for persons who are no longer active members for example those who have ceased to train with coaching groups or who are not likely to rejoin the club in the coming year.

How is the levy paid?

The £5 levy has been added to the  base subscriptions, except for Under 11 members who are not required to register. The club passes the £5 levy on to Engand Athletics.

So how much do I have to pay in total?

The table below shows how your total subscriptions are calculated. For example the base subscription for a member under 16 years old is £30 and the levy is £5 making a total subscription of £35.

What if I pay before 2009?

If you are an existing member and pay your subscription before or on 31/12/08, you only have to pay the discounted rate. For example an under 16 member would pay £32 instead of £35 and a senior would pay £47 instead of the normal £52. New members who have joined from October 2008 onwards paying full subscription will have free membership for 2009.

What if I pay after January 2009?

If you are an existing member and you pay after 31st January then you will have to pay an extra £10 adminitration charge. For example a Senior would have to pay £62 instead of the normal £52. New members do not have to pay the extra £10.

Subscription rates for Current Members and New Members

Category	Normal Rate	Discount Rate for Current Members paying before or on  31/12/2008
Associate	£15	£15
Under 11	£30	£27
Under 16	£30 + £5 levy = £35	£27 + £5 levy = £32
Students	£30 + £5 levy = £35	£27 + £5 levy = £32
Unemployed	£30 + £5 levy =£35	£27 + £5 levy = £32
Under 20 employed	£37 + £5 levy = £42	£33 + £5 levy = £38
Senior	£47 + £5 levy = £52	£42 + £5 levy = £47
Family	£88 + £5 levy per active member	£80 + £5 levy per active member
Current Members paying after 31st January 2009 All categories except Associate Members + £10 for administration New Members – Normal Rate

How do I pay my subscription?

Please send your membership books and a stamped addressed envelope with your cheque to:

Irene Nicholls, Membership Secretary B&RAC, Rainbow Cottage, 15 Meadow Lane, Alvechurch, Worcs B48 7LH

0121 445 5327                irenenn@aol.com

You may pass on your club fee to your coach or any club officer.  If you do not possess or have lost your membership book please tell Irene or the person you are giving your membership fee to.

If your address /phone Number /e-mail address has changed please let Irene know so that our club records are kept up to date.  It would be very useful if you could let Irene know which Coaching Group you are attached to.

What if I would have a problem affording my subscription?

If any club member is suffering genuine financial hardship and feels unable to pay the full subscription please do not delay in contacting the club secretary or the club Chairman Len Quartly. Discussions will remain totally confidential.