*2024 PRACTICE MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED*
'PRACTICE' MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Memberships are available in a youth, adult or family options and runs from January to December each year. As part of your membership you are required to supply a marshal / observer for at least one trial per year. The membership allows you to ride all year round with your own key to the gate, cast a vote in the election of committee members and receive newsletters.
To apply for your 2025 membership please complete the online application linked below.
If you have any questions please view the FAQ’s below, contact us via Facebook or email estcmembers@gmail.com.
'TRIALS' MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
To ride our trials you will need to have a valid ACU Trials licence for 2025 and also be a paid member of our ESTC Trials membership. Memberships are available in a youth and adult option. For more information on how to apply please see the ACU Sport:80 help videos - https://vimeo.com/774352461.
To apply please complete the application linked below via the ACU Sport:80 system.
2025 PRACTICE MEMBERSHIP
Please complete the online form below by clicking this link below.
(We recommend you complete this form on a computer or laptop.)
2025 TRIALS MEMBERSHIP
You will need to apply for an 'ESTC Trials Club Membership' via the link below to ride our trials.
An ACU licence is also required to ride in trials competitions.
Memberships will be processed on Tuesdays (before 8pm) and Fridays (before 8pm). These will be posted via 2nd class delivery on Wednesdays and Saturdays (these can sometimes take up to 7-10 working days to arrive). Please don’t join on a Friday expecting to ride on Saturday.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY MEMBERSHIP?
Typically I will process memberships on Tuesday evenings ready to post on Wednesday. In December I will try and process memberships Tuesday and Fridays due to demand. Please don’t join on Friday expecting to ride that weekend as you cannot ride until you have your key and number board.
DO I HAVE TO DISPLAY MY NUMBER BOARD?
Yes. Failure to display a valid number board not only means you are not insured, it invalidates the insurance of the whole club, this obviously could put us at risk of closure so please display your board at all times.
CAN I BRING ALONG A MATE WHO ISN’T A MEMBER TO RIDE?
Unfortunately not as the practice facility is for club members only. If you are discovered to be allowing non members access to the ground your whole group will be asked to leave and you will potentially face a ban from riding with us.
CAN I PRACTICE WHEN THERE IS A TRIAL ON?
On the Saturday of a trial we allow practice until 1PM but ask that you all refrain from riding in or near any of the sections that have been set for the trial. On trials day (typically Sunday) then practicing is not allowed.
CAN I BRING SPECTATORS TO WATCH ME RIDE?
Yes you can but spectators do so at their own risk. There are two public footpaths through our grounds so it’s common for people to stop and have a look. Please be polite and respectful to the general public. Dogs are allowed but the MUST be kept on a lead at ALL times.