There are licenses for all cycling enthusiasts that are tailored to all skills and abilities. Your licence is valid from the date of purchase to December 31 of that year. (ex. February 5, 2013-December 31, 2013).

Club Member
This category applies to individuals belonging to an OCA affiliated club who do not hold a Race Licence or Citizen Permit. The Club Membership program is a way for club members to gain access to the OCA’s sport injury and liability insurance coverage during their club events. Club Members do not have a vote at the OCA’s Annual General Meeting, nor are they eligible for provincial upgrade points. Club Memberships can only be purchased through your local club.

• Club members can participate in their club’s activities
• Receive insurance coverage (CGL & AD&D) for their club’s activities
• Each club has specific benefits for its club members

Click here for list of OCA Affiliated Clubs

Citizen Permit– To purchase a citizen permit online, click HERE
The Citizen Permit is purchased by riders who wish to compete only in Ontario (excluding Nationals, Canada Cup or World Cup events held within the Province). This is strictly a provincial licence that will allow you to participate in OCA sanctioned events. This licence is NOT granted by the CCA or the UCI, but still includes many membership benefits aside from racing nationally and internationally. This licence is best for weekly series riders or beginners.

Citizen Permit Holders:

• Are a non-voting member of the OCA
• Can register at any OCA permitted Citizen Event
• Can register in designated categories at Regional Events (see Sport pages for breakdown)
• Cannot hold a Citizen Permit and UCI licence simultaneously

UCI Licence (Road/MTB-XC,DH, 4X/Track/Cyclo-Cross/BMX)- To purchase a licence online click HERE
Those who wish to compete outside the province of Ontario or at national and international events held within Ontario must become licenced members under the CCA/UCI licence system. Licenced racing members receive all of the benefits of OCA membership. These licenses are granted by the Canadian Cycling Association, which in turn is affiliated with the international cycling body, Union Cycliste Internationale. This means that CCA/UCI Licence holders will be able to race anywhere in the world, subject to certain conditions. The Ontario Cycling Association issues the licence on behalf of the CCA & UCI.

UCI Licence Holders:

• Receive a vote at the OCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Can register in all OCA events
• Licence is valid internationally

For more information on UCI Licences please click here.

General Members (NON-RACING MEMBERSHIP)- To purchase this membership download the form HERE

• Receive a vote at the OCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Are still required to purchase UCI Licence, Citizen Permit or One-Event Racing Permit to register in OCA events
• Must complete OCA Membership Application Form

CAN-BIKE Member- To purchase this membership, please download the form HERE

• Must be a certified Can-Bike Instructor
• Membership is required to remain an accredited Can-Bike Instructor
• Must complete OCA CAN-BIKE Membership Application Form and have up to date proof of First Aid on file with OCA

Non-Member Permit

A non-member permit allows someone without a licence to participate in a single event. These permits are either purchased at the event, or may be prepaid if the event has online registration. Non-member permits are not available at every event, so please confirm with the event organizer prior to event day.

OCA Citizen Event

• For riders wishing to register in an OCA Citizen Permitted Event who are not a Citizen Permit holder or UCI licence holder
• Individuals are limited to 3 Non-Member Racing Permits in total throughout the season (including Regional Events)
• Not all citizen events will be selling Non-Member Racing Permits (please contact organizer for details)

OCA Regional Event (any event where upgrade points are available)

• Riders wishing to participate in an OCA Regional Permitted Event who are not UCI licence holders, or Citizen Permit holders under the age of 17 (as of December 31, 2013) must purchase a One-Event Racing Permit in addition to being an OCA Citizen Permit member.
• Permits are not available at Ontario Cup Road events
• Can only purchase 3 One-Event Racing Permits in a season (including Citizen events)
• Must purchase a UCI licence (or Citizen Permit if in an applicable category) to participate in 4th event
• For Downhill events, non-member permits are limited to one annually

click here for more information on One-Event Racing Permits

For a detailed breakdown on where to start racing please see the Levels of Racing page located in the competition section.

For a comprehensive list of the Membership pricing structure, please see the Membership Rates and Pricing page.

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