Membership fee Q&A

Membership fee Q&A

WHY DO WE NEED TO PAY A MEMBERSHIP FEE TO COMPETE IN BTC EVENTS?

We believe that British Team Chasing should be a community that invests in its future and supports its events. This began in 2025 with income raised from members used to support events, improving the ground conditions caused by the lack of rain, funding developments to new tracks and improvements at existing events and purchasing timing equipment. It allows us to make improvements to the sport which will make it safer and more fun and help keep events viable.

WHY HAS IT INCREASED FOR 2026?

For 2026 we are very pleased to be announcing that as part of your annual membership you will be covered by the new BTC Public Liability Insurance Policy. This is a bespoke policy that is only for BTC members and covers you 24/7 - not just for team chasing.

WHY CAN'T I USE MY EXISTING INSURANCE?

Including insurance with membership will mitigate the risk to events; BTC is not able to check that everyone has cover and so without a mandatory policy there is a likelihood that some people won't have the requisite cover. Many riders are uncertain if they are covered or are under a misconception that they are covered. We do not believe there is another member's policy which comes close in terms of cover or value for money.

WHEN WOULD MY COVER START?

If you want to get the most advantage of this and your other member's benefits please renew your membership as soon as possible. You will not gain these benefits until your membership has been paid. If you want to be ready for 1st January (remember BTC membership runs from 1st Jan to 31st Dec) please use this link to renew – BECOME A MEMBER

WHAT IF I CAN ONLY DO ONE OR TWO EVENTS NEXT SEASON?

We will continue to offer a day membership scheme which can be used up to three times each year, at a cost of £7 per event. This also includes public liability cover but ONLY while you are competing at the event.