BIAC Membership

Joining is easy:

1. Complete the Membership and Liability Waiver forms.
2. Send us payment for the appropriate fees (to Bair Island Aquatic Center).
3. Join the BIAC_AC Yahoo group and read this site to stay informed.

Membership and Equipment Fees

BIAC has a variety of memberships to meet your needs. All memberships include a Volunteer Requirement, which both keeps costs down and helps develop community in the club. Please note that membership is to the club as a whole, rather than to individual programs. Individual programs may also include extra charges for coaching, race entry, and other fees.

Senior (Adult) Member: $250/year, plus equipment fees as applicable

• Equipment Usage Fee: $150/year - applies to all members using club equipment
• Private Boat Storage Fee: $150 for single boats (sculls,OC-1/C-1) - other fees by special arrangement.

Junior (Student) Member: $250/year, plus equipment fees as applicable

Student Summer Member (May - Sept.): $125
Single Use: $10/day

In addition, please note:
- Membership dues may be waived for active coxswains and coaches.

Group Affiliates: contact your Affiliate leader for more information on specific costs associated with your program.

Except when noted, membership is on a yearly basis. Other arrangements in connection with Learn to Row/Paddle events are as noted.

Payment is by check or credit card. Checks should be made out to the Bair Island Aquatic Center and either mailed to us or deposited into the black mailbox right inside of our main boathouse door.

Voting

- Only paid masters Members (paddling or rowing) are eligible to vote in Board of Directors elections.

Volunteer Requirement

BIAC is a nonprofit, volunteer organization. Help from all members in maintaining the boats and the club premises is required. For an annual paid membership the volunteer requirement is 12 hours per year or $25/hour (up to $250) additional dues.

Regular work parties are scheduled throughout the year, often accompanied by a barbecue with great food, providing members with an opportunity to get to know each other while supporting their Aquatic Center.

New Member Orientation

All new members are required to participate in a site orientation, which may include an equipment certification process, prior to using the facility unsupervised. Ask your program manager for a tour.

Membership Forms and Information - Link to Forms

1. All members are required to complete and sign a BIAC Membership Intake Form.

2. All members are required to sign a BIAC Liability Waiver (page 2 of the Membership Intake Form) prior to any use of the Center's facilities and services. Members under 18 yrs of age must have their liability form signed by a legal parent or guardian.

3. Members should let us know of any changes in their contact information such as change of address, phone, email, or change of student status. Contact the Treasurer@gobair.org or the Secretary@gobair.org.

Guest Privileges

Current BIAC members may have a guest use BIAC facilities up to three times per year. Guests are required to sign a BIAC Liability Waiver prior to the use of BIAC facilities or services. Guests under 18 years of age must have their Waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian. Waivers are located at the BIAC facility or on page 2 of the Membership Intake Form.

BIAC Rules and Regulations Guidelines - Link to Rules

It is strongly advised that each member, new and current, review the BIAC Rules and Regulations. A hard copy is posted in the lobby of the BIAC facility. The Rules and Regulations go into more detail regarding the information described above.

All club members and club programs are requested to operate in compliance with these Rules and Regulations. Violations of these Rules and Regulations may result in disciplinary action by an authorized BIAC representative, defined as a board member, program leader, team captain or coach.