Membership
2025 VFAC Membership options are as follows:
| VFAC Full Annual Membership (prorated April 1st) | $300 |
| VFAC Full Annual NEW Membership (includes club singlet)(prorated April 1st) | $320 |
| VFAC Out-of-Town / Affiliate Membership | $50 |
| VFAC Full 6-Month Membership ** Available on special request | $205 |
| VFAC Student Full Membership (for full-time students)(prorated April 1st) | $200 |
| VFAC NEW Student Full Membership (includes club singlet) (prorated April 1st) | $220 |
The VFAC Bursary aims to make professional coaching and the club athletics environment available to everyone regardless of financial circumstances by covering the full or partial cost of club membership for those that need it, and assisting with other running-related costs when possible. Apply for the bursary here.
VFAC members are also required to have a current 2025 BC Athletics Membership.
BC Athletics Membership Categories and Prices:
U23 Senior Post-Sec Competitive Price: $85
Senior/Masters Competitive Price $125.00
Masters Competitive (age 35+) Price: $85
Road, Trail & Cross Country “Limited Competitive” Price: $85
Athletics Canada Community Road &Trail Price: $15
Training Only Price $40
Benefits of Full VFAC Membership include:
- Participation in all regular coached group workouts
- Inclusion on the VFAC mailing list, Facebook groups, and the VFAC Discord channel.
- Voting privileges at VFAC Annual General Meeting and regular club meetings
- Weekly suggested workout emails for those times when you can’t attend a workout
- 15% Discount at Forerunners on Main Street
Benefits of Out-of-Town / Affiliate VFAC Membership include:
- 3 free coached group workouts per year
- Inclusion on the VFAC mailing list, Facebook groups, and the VFAC Discord channel.
- Voting privileges at VFAC Annual General Meeting and regular club meetings
- Weekly suggested workout emails to do on your own
To be eligible for BC Teams selection or athlete funding, you must apply for either the Senior BCA Membership or the Masters BCA Membership. For further information regarding the various options and benefits check out the BCA membership page. Club and BCA dues are based on the calendar year beginning January 1st to December 31st.
*** If you are having financial difficulties, please feel free to discuss this with Kevin or one of the board members as an arrangement may be able to be worked out.
Your commitment as a member:
- Show up on time for workouts
- Be respectful and courteous to other members. Our membership is a diverse, considerate, and inclusive group.
- Keep club fees and personal contact information up-to-date.
- Volunteer at club-hosted races. (To be eligible for club sponsorship at nationals and relay entry subsidies, you must have volunteered at one of these club events.)