MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
2021 Membership Categories
NCHA memberships are valid from January to December of each year. If memberships are renewed at a later date they are not carried over to the following year.
Full Membership
A Full Membership applies to anyone who is:
- An owner of a cutting horse which is registered or is capable of being registered
- Interested in the activities of the Association
Benefits of a Full 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
- Receives the Chatta
International Membership
An International Membership applies to anyone who is:
- An owner of a cutting horse which is registered or is capable of being registered
- Interested in the activities of the Association
Benefits of an International 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
- Receives the Chatta
Constituent Membership
A Constituent Membership applies to anyone who is:
- A part of a Corporation, Firm or Partnership which either owns a cutting horse that is registered or is capable of being registered
- Interested in the activities of the Association
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
Family Membership (Two Adults and all youth belonging to the same family)
A Family Membership is available to:
- Members of the one family where there are two (2) adult members and any number of youth members under the age of eighteen (18)
- If a youth member of a family membership turns 18 during the points year, they are able to stay on this family membership until the points year turns over
- An adult within a family membership is equivalent to a Full Membership
- A youth within a family membership is equivalent to a Youth Membership
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 only needed be done once, not yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.
Apply for a Non Pro Status Membership
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 a Amateur Application Form is only needed be done once, not yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.
Apply for an Amateur Status Membership
