There are licenses for all cycling enthusiasts that are tailored to all skills and abilities.  All license periods are from the date of purchase to December 31 of that year. (ex. March 5, 2009-December 31, 2009).

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

Once you have decided on which licence best fits your needs please click on any of the below licences for membership forms.

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

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 license that will allow you to participate in OCA sanctioned events.  This licence is NOT granted by the CCA or the UCI, but still includes all the Membership Benefits aside from racing nationally and internationally. Domestic Licences are available to BMX riders, but are only valid at their home track.

	not a voting member of the OCA (does not receive a vote at the AGM)
	can register at any OCA permitted Citizen Event
	can register at designated categories at Regional Events
	cannot hold a Citizen Permit and UCI licence simultaneously
	click here for more details on Citizen Permits

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

Those who wish to compete out of the province or at national and international events held within Ontario must become licensed members under the CCA/UCI license system. Licensed 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 License on behalf of the CCA & UCI.

	receive a vote at the OCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
	can register in all OCA events
	licence is valid internationally
	must complete OCA Membership Application Form

For more information on UCI Licences please click here.
ABILITY BASED ROAD RACING RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Member (NON-RACING MEMBERSHIP)

	receive a vote at the OCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
	is 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

	must be a certified Can-Bike Instructor
	membership is required to remain an accredited Can-Bike Instructor
	must complete OCA Membership Application Form

OMBI Member

	must be a certified OMBI Instructor
	membership and up-to date first aid training is required to remain an accredited OMBI Instructor
	must complete OCA Membership Application Form

One Event Racing Permit (must pay at event)

	OCA Citizen Event riders wishing to register in an OCA Citizen Permitted Event who are not a:    - Citizen Permit holder    - UCI licence holders (i.e. licensed member of the OCA)must purchase a One-Event Racing Permit at the event can purchase 3 One-Event Racing Permits in total at permitted events throughout the season  (including Regional Events) not all citizen events will be selling One-Event Racing Permits (please contact organizer for details)
	OCA Regional Event (any event where upgrade points are available - i.e. Ontario Cup) 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, 2009) must purchase an One-Event Racing Permit can only purchase 3 One-Event Racing Permits in a season (including Citizen events) must purchase a UCI licence to participate in 4th Regional Event can only purchase 1 One-Event Racing Permit for Downhill the Try-An-O-Cup event at all Ontario Cup events is a citizen event
	click here for more information on One-Event Racing Permits

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