membership
A COMMUNITY OF SPIRIT
Becoming a member of the NCHA is more than competing in the arena. NCHA membership is for those who want community; a group of like-minded souls who are as diverse and generous as they are welcoming, all bound by a love of the horse and an interest in cutting as a way of life.
With over 50 affiliated clubs nationally, members enjoy a year packed with hundreds of show opportunities including the NCHA Major Aged events held annually in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
NCHA members can accumulate points towards the end of year standings, which can qualify them for National Finals and a chance at a Championship Title. Affiliate club membership and participation is highly encouraged by the NCHA and points towards Area Titles can be accumulated through these shows. The Association’s National Youth Cutting Programme offers all young riders the opportunity to participate in all Youth Events as well as annual development clinics.
Cutting is not just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. Join today to enjoy all the benefits of belonging to a nationally recognised equine association and receive our quarterly Chatta, the ultimate cutting lifestyle magazine keeping you in the loop with all the action across Australia.
MEMBERSHIP
CATEGORIES
FULL MEMBERSHIP
- A Full Membership applies to anyone who is:
- Interested in actively participating in the sport of cutting.
- Benefits of a Full Membership include:
- A Current Membership entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote
- Receives the Chatta
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- An International Membership applies to anyone who is:
- Interested in actively participating in the sport of cutting in Australia.
- Benefits of a International Membership include:
- A Current Membership entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote
- Receives the Chatta
CONSTITUENT MEMBERSHIP
- A Constituent Membership applies to anyone who is:
- A constituent member shall be any Corporation, firm, partnership or syndicate which either owns a cutting horse which is either registered or capable of being registered or is in the opinion of the Board interested in the activities of NCHA and whose application for membership has been received and accepted and where such entrance fee and subscription as are due has been paid.
- Rules of a Constituent Membership include:
- A constituent member shall appoint no more than one (1) delegate who is required to be aged eighteen (18) years or older
- The selected delegate is required to be recorded by the secretary in the Register of members as the delegate for this constituent member
- This delegate shall be the only person eligible to represent the constituent member at meetings of the Association and if voting on behalf of such constituent
- A constituent member shall cast one (1) vote through its nominated voting delegate
- A constituent member shall have only have its nominated rider compete within Association events
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
- A Youth Membership applies to:
- A person who is under the age of eighteen (18) who is an owner of a cutting horse which is registered or capable of being registered
- Interested in the activities of the Association
- Restrictions of a Youth Membership include:
- A youth member shall not be entitled to be elected to the Board of the Association nor shall a youth member be entitled to casting a vote
- Does not receive a Chatta however can take out a subscription if desired
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP (NON COMPETING)
- An Affiliate Membership applies to:
- Any Association (whether incorporated or unincorporated), Club or other body which is interested in the activities of the Association
- Benefits of an Affiliate Membership include:
- If paid appropriate entrance fee, subscription and other duties (if any) entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote
- Rules of an Affiliate Membership include:
- An Affiliate must have a constitution that is not in conflict with the objects and rules of the Association
- An Affiliate member shall appoint no more than one (1) delegate who is required to be aged eighteen (18) years or older
- The selected delegate is required to be recorded by the secretary in the Register of members as the delegate for this affiliate member
- This delegate shall be the only person eligible to represent the affiliate member at meetings of the Association and if voting on behalf of such the affiliate
- A affiliate member shall cast one (1) vote through its nominated voting delegate
NON PRO STATUS
- A Non Pro must hold a full membership or be the nominee of a constituent membership (as per non pro rules) and must have completed a Non Pro Application Form that has been approved.
- The completion of a Non Pro Application Form is needed to be done yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.
AMATEUR STATUS
- To be considered an Amateur you must hold a Non Pro Card and complete an Amateur Application and have it approved by the Association.
- The completion of an Amateur Application Form is needed to be done yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.