2018 SIGN UP NIGHT
We will be kicking the year off with sign up night on the 8th February 2018 from 6 - 8pm. A sausage sizzle and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Membership forms are in the Downloads section. Please download, complete and return via email the Membership Form, Member Protection Declaration and Medical Forms to save on time. Adults need to complete a Medical Form too.
Indemnity waivers will need to be signed in person BEFORE members are allowed to ride. Our first rally will be on the 18th February, but as usual, keep an eye on Facebook and emails as this is weather dependent.
In order to process your membership promptly, electronic submission of forms is preferred. You will still need to sign the hardcopy waiver prior to riding. The waiver book will be available on sign up night.
2018 MEMBERSHIP FEES
The 2018 Membership Fees are as follows:
$105.00 – Flat Rate Per Child
$68.00 – Senior (over 25) riding member
$40.00 – Senior (over 25) non-riding member
$20.00 - Second Senior Non Rider
$25.00pa per family Grounds Maintenance Levy
Membership Year is 01 January to 31 December
$105.00 – Flat Rate Per Child
$68.00 – Senior (over 25) riding member
$40.00 – Senior (over 25) non-riding member
$20.00 - Second Senior Non Rider
$25.00pa per family Grounds Maintenance Levy
Membership Year is 01 January to 31 December
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK NOW COMPULSORY
As of April 1 2015, every person on the grounds must have a current Working With Children Check Application (APP) or clearance (WWC) number, lodged with the Secretary via email at [email protected] in time for it to be verified prior to the person being on the grounds. If they are not a 'regular' at the grounds (visiting relatives / media etc etc) the person without a Clarence Number must remain with a person who has a Clearance Number at all times.
Information on the WWCC is available under Downloads
Information on the WWCC is available under Downloads
2017 HELMET STANDARDS
In October 2014 the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and the EU (European) body for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) withdrew the EN1384 Helmet Standard as the standard to test helmets. This standard is currently being revised by the CEN. Whilst this standard is being revised, the CEN have released a bridging standard for European made helmets – called the VG1.
What has PCA done in response to this?PCA have performed a review of the EN1384, VG1 and also the current AS/NZS 3838 helmets standards. We have compared the testing required for each standard. It would appear from this review, that the VG1 standard is superior to the EN1384 standard. This is also superior to the AS/NZS 3838 (Australian) standard.
PCA therefore finds that any helmet tested and meeting the VG1 helmet standard is acceptable for use in all Pony Club activities.
Helmets need to comply with the following standards AS/NZS 3838 (AU) PAS 015 (UK) ASTM F 1163 (USA) VG1 (Europe) EN 1384 (Europe) only acceptable for helmets made up to and including 2015.
What should PC members do in response to this?
What has PCA done in response to this?PCA have performed a review of the EN1384, VG1 and also the current AS/NZS 3838 helmets standards. We have compared the testing required for each standard. It would appear from this review, that the VG1 standard is superior to the EN1384 standard. This is also superior to the AS/NZS 3838 (Australian) standard.
PCA therefore finds that any helmet tested and meeting the VG1 helmet standard is acceptable for use in all Pony Club activities.
Helmets need to comply with the following standards AS/NZS 3838 (AU) PAS 015 (UK) ASTM F 1163 (USA) VG1 (Europe) EN 1384 (Europe) only acceptable for helmets made up to and including 2015.
What should PC members do in response to this?
- The change above only affects members that have a European made helmet, or are considering purchasing one.
- Members are recommended to check the standard and year of manufacture for their helmet.
- Helmets with the EN1384 standard, made in 2015 or older, are acceptable for use in PCA.
- Helmets with the EN1384 standard plus the VG1 standard, are acceptable for use in PCA.
- Helmets with the VG1 standard are acceptable for use in PCA.
- Helmets with the EN1384 standard made in 2016, will not be acceptable for use in PCA