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Why Form a Club?

  • To organize and promote ATV rides.
  • To promote the use of ATVs as a family sport.
  • To protect and retain our riding areas.
  • To protect the environment and ride responsibly.
  • To be eligible for benefits of membership in the Provincial Organization

Is it hard to start an ATV Club?

NO, however it does require work. You will need to gather a group of friends together and complete the necessary paper work.

How many People does it take to start a club?

Ten members. All must register and pay the Provincial membership fee.

Club Membership Fees

Club fees are decided by the Club but must include the Provincial Membership Fee of $40 per person. Because of the Ministry of Forests Regulations for riding on forestry roads, ATV/BC will only charge for adults and children 16 years old with a driver's license.

How do I get Started?

  • Contact ATV/BC for the membership forms
  • rrange a Public meeting at your local recreation center or any public hall in the community
  • Make up posters and place them at your local dealers, plus any public place available
  • Phone or talk to as many people as possible
  • Invite your area ATV/BC Director to your first meeting—to bring information and membership forms

How should the Meeting be run?

  • Chairperson should announce to all the main purpose of forming a Club: "To go on rides" " To protect your riding area" " To obtain Provincial Membership benefits"
  • Choose the Club name
  • Decide how often the Club will meet. Some Clubs meet monthly and have monthly rides or events. Other Clubs meet once to register members and again in the fall for a windup. These clubs rely on a phone.
  • Form committee to contact everyone for the weekly/monthly rides or events.

Election of an Executive

Required Officers for a Club are President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer (or separate Secretary and Treasurer) and Ride Director. Optional Officers are a Newsletter or Communications Director and an Activities or Social Director.

What paper work is required?

All Clubs must use the official membership form to register their members with ATV/BC (forms supplied free). All Clubs must agree to adhere to the official policies of the Provincial Body (Environment, Membership Fees, Safety and Land use).

Does the Club have to register as a non-profit society?

NO. However ATV/BC recommends that a Club register as a non-profit organization as soon as possible.

Planning Events

This is up to the elected Executive of each Club to plan each season based on the members' ideas for the club.

What are the main benefits of belonging to ATV/BC?

  • Membership trail pass decal to place on your quad, plus a membership card
  • Four newsletters per riding season
  • Four magazines from Koocanusa Publishing
  • Large discounts on insurance policies for members
  • A Provincial body acting as an advocate for quad riders and their interests
  • Strength in numbers when dealing with the various government agencies and special interest groups
  • All members are eligible to attend the Provincial Annual General Meeting and Jamboree

What are the main benefits of belonging to a Club?

  • Riding with friends
  • Eligible for discount benefits for insurance premiums
  • Monthly rides or events: 3
  • Campouts: 4 or more
  • Meeting new people with similar interests
  • Club is insured for liability for group Club events by ATV/BC
  • Protecting and insuring your right to ride in your local area

ATV Clubs already formed in BC

Click here for a listing of all clubs. Click here for a listing of the Board of Directors.

Contact ATV/BC

Elly Pitre
ATV/BC Office Manager
#203 1139 12th Street,
Kamloops, BC V2B 7Z2
Phone: 250.554.7823
Fax: 250.554.7824
Toll Free: 1.866.766.7823
atvbc@telus.net