BC Wheelchair Sports Association -- About BCWSA


Structure for BCWSA Membership
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION shall be designated as follows: Athlete Member a) Adult - any individual nineteen years and older, disabled or otherwise, who is interested in participating in wheelchair sports and recreation may be an Adult Athlete Member. An Adult Athlete Member may run for office in accordance with the Bylaws and is entitled to one (1) vote at general meetings. Junior - any individual under the age of nineteen, disabled or otherwise, who is interested in participating in wheelchair sports and recreation may be a Junior Athlete Member. A Junior Athlete Member may not run for office and is not entitled to a vote at general meetings. Coach - any individual who is interested in coaching. A Coach shall be entitled to run for office and shall be accorded one (1) vote at general meetings. Official - any individual who is interested in officiating. An Official shall be entitled to run for office and shall be accorded one (1) vote at general meetings. Supporter - any individual having an interest in furthering the objects of the Association. A Supporter shall be entitled to run for office and shall be accorded one (1) vote at general meetings. Affiliate - any group, corporate body, commercial organization or individual having an interest in furthering the objects of the Association. Affiliate members shall not be entitled to run for office and shall not be accorded a vote at general meetings. Honorary Member - any person, organization, group or corporation who has made an outstanding contribution to the Association may be considered for Honorary Membership. Honorary Membership is conferred by the Board of Directors. Honorary members are not eligible to vote at the general meetings. Honorary members shall not be required to make payment of dues. Life Member - any person who has rendered outstanding service to the Association or achieved excellence may be considered for Life Membership. Life Membership is conferred by the Board of Directors. Life Members are eligible to vote at the general meetings. Life members shall not be required to make payment of dues.