Step 2: Fill out and submit this BHPC Membership Application(s) with payment of levys as necessary and the annual $50 maintenance levy. Membership applications must be approved by the BHPC Management Committee and applicants will be advised of ratification.
Membership Term
Membership is from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023.
Membership Types explained
Riding Instructors or Trainee Instructors must instruct at four musters or other BHPC events to qualify for the discounted fees.
Each family must have at least one parent / guardian who is either a Riding member or Social Member. If the applicant is aged 18 years and over, with no younger family members applying for membership, this is not required.
Part Time membership is available to riders as per BHPC Rules:
These members may attend a maximum of three musters, and all clinics and camps.
They are not required to complete Club Rosters or lodge a Club Roster Levy.
They have to pay their Show Roster Levy, and complete their roster at the Show.
Please contact the membership secretary if you have any questions regarding memberships on 0413 208 083 or memberships@brookfieldponyclub.org.au
Fees
Club Roster Levy $150
Include the Club Roster Levy if you are a new family* OR if your family forfeited the 2022 Club Roster levy. If your family did not complete all your rosters in 2022, add the make-up amount advised by the Treasurer.
The Club Roster Levy is rolled over into the following year if you complete your required rosters/ working bees.
Club roster levy is not applicable to part time riders.
Brookfield Show Levy $150
Families are required to work 6 hours in the BHPC Canteen during the Brookfield Show. Include the Brookfield Show Levy if you are a new family, or if your family forfeited the 2022 Show Levy. This Levy is rolled over into the following year if you complete your shifts at the Show. Please note that BHPC canteen workers are required to pay an entrance fee at the Brookfield Show. You may prefer to join the Brookfield Show Society or become a member for the weekend.
Annual Family Maintenance Levy $50
This is required to cover increasing maintenance and insurance costs for the Rita O’Hanlon arena, the Long yard and equipment.
Departing Families
Families who leave the club may receive a refund of their show Levy and roster levy. BHPC will attempt to contact the family using the provided contact details. However if no response is received by 28 February the following year, it will be considered a donation to the club.