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TYPES OF LIcenses and MEMBERSHIPs

CCA/UCI License (Road/MTB-XC,DH, 4X/Track/Cyclo-Cross/BMX)

Those who wish to compete out-of-province or at national and international events held within Alberta must be CCA/UCI licensed members. Licensed racing members receive all of the benefits of ABA membership. The ABA issues the License on behalf of the CCA & UCI. All individuals registering as a Commissaire must take this license.

Receive a vote at the ABA AGM
Ability to register in all ABA events where they are licensed.
Receive insurance coverage (CGL & AD&D) for all cycling activities
Eligible for upgrades and awards
CCA/License valid internationally

Provincial Citizen License (Road, MTB – XC, Cyclo-Cross)

An Alberta race license is not a UCI race license, but a license which allows riders to participate in designated ABA sanctioned events and allows racers to become more active in the racing scene beyond club or midweek racing. The Citizen License is purchased by riders who wish to compete only in Alberta events in Road, MTB, Gravel and Cyclo-Cross (excluding Nationals, Canada Cup or World Cup events held within the Province). Citizen license holders many only compete in entry level categories regardless of age or ability, they can collect upgrade points but are only able to use them if they take out a CCA/UCI license. Riders who have previously held a UCI license are only able to be issued this license if they are in the lowest category of each discipline.

Can register at Level ' B' Road Races, MTB-XC, Enduro - MTB, and Cyclocross races.
Can participate in races in club events (e.g. midweek racing, district racing)
Receive insurance coverage (CGL & AD&D) for their sanctioned cycling activities

Community Membership

This category applies to individuals belonging to an ABA affiliated recreational or racing club who do not hold a Race License or Citizen Permit. The Club Membership program is a way for club members to gain access to the ABA's sport injury and liability insurance coverage during their club events. Club Members have a vote at the ABA's Annual General Meeting, but are not eligible for provincial upgrade points. Club Memberships can only be purchased through an ABA affiliated club.

Club Members can participate in their club’s activities
Receive insurance coverage (CGL & AD&D) for their club’s activities
Can register for up-to two provincial level events with day-licenses (not eligible for upgrades or awards)
Receive a copy of the ABA Newsletter
Can take advantage of one event racing license.

Single Event License (must pay at event, or through online registration)

Club Members will be permitted to compete at ABA events with the purchase of a day-license (rate to be set on an annual basis). A club member will only be allowed to compete in a maximum of three (3) events with a day-license. There will be no day-licensing available for BMX races. Any day-licensed individual will not be eligible for upgrade points or series points unless they buy a UCI/CCA license