Club Membership

IMBA Canada has a growing network of affiliated clubs and organizations. Club membership costs $50 per year.

View a list of IMBA-affiliated clubs near you.

4 easy ways to join IMBA Canada:

Join online. Your credit card will be charged in CANADIAN dollars. All Canadian membership funds will go the Canadian office.
Print and complete a pdf membership form and send it, along with a cheque, money order, or cash to IMBA's Canadian address.
Simply mail a cheque, money order or cash to IMBA Canada, include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Give us a call. We'll take your info over the phone and you can pay by credit card. 705-441-6901.

IMBA-Affiliated Club Programs and Benefits

IMBA Assistance Grants
Thanks to the generous on-going support of our corporate supporters, IMBA will award several cash grants this year. Past grant recipients have used their awards to purchase trailwork tools, buy trailhead signs, design and print educational brochures, equip volunteer bicycle patrols, and many other projects.

IMBA Club Insurance
IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase insurance from McKay Insurance that will protect the club, its members and its board of directors from liability claims that result from organized club events such as trailwork sessions and group rides. A standard policy costs about $1.50 per member, with a $100 minimum. Visit McKay Insurance for details and an online application.

Discounted Prices on BOB Trailers
IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase BOB Trailers www.bobtrailers.com and accessories for club use at discounted prices. To order please contact info@imba.com or 303-545-9011.

Advocacy Support
IMBA supports and assists more than 500 affiliated organizations on various issues. IMBA's full-time professional advocacy team is always available to help with timely expert advice when trails in your area are threatened for closure. IMBA staff can also answer questions about fundraising, legal issues (including liability), and non-profit financial regulations.

Volunteer Field Rep Network
We've built a nationwide leadership network of volunteer field reps that can connect you with the land managers, government officials, mountain bike leaders, and decision-makers in your area. See our website for the regional reps in your area.

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
Last year the Trail Care Crew led construction and maintenance sessions in more than 250 parks and forests in 45 states and several Canadian provinces. Arranging a Trail Care Crew visit is one of the best ways to connect your club with IMBA and the latest trail maintenance techniques. Every year the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visits Canada several times. See our Calendar to learn when the Crew will be near you.

Trailbuilding Schools
As an IMBA-affiliated club you are invited to attend these two-day seminars where trail experts teach the latest techniques for building trails that are durable and fun to ride. They are perfect for club leaders and will frequently offer an additional day for land managers. See our Calendar for details.

Bike Patrol
Establishing a volunteer patrol in your area is often a great solution when user conflicts threaten mountain bike access. The IMBA Bike Patrol program promotes and supports local mountain bike patrollers and groups that inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users.

IMBA Online Resources
The IMBA website is your source for all types of advocacy information, IMBA program details, scientific studies related to mountain biking, tips on working with land managers, trailwork advice, and much more.

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	Club Membership IMBA Canada has a growing network of affiliated clubs and organizations. Club membership costs $50 per year. View a list of IMBA-affiliated clubs near you. 4 easy ways to join IMBA Canada: Join online. Your credit card will be charged in CANADIAN dollars. All Canadian membership funds will go the Canadian office. Print and complete a pdf membership form and send it, along with a cheque, money order, or cash to IMBA's Canadian address. Simply mail a cheque, money order or cash to IMBA Canada, include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Give us a call. We'll take your info over the phone and you can pay by credit card. 705-441-6901. IMBA-Affiliated Club Programs and Benefits IMBA Assistance Grants Thanks to the generous on-going support of our corporate supporters, IMBA will award several cash grants this year. Past grant recipients have used their awards to purchase trailwork tools, buy trailhead signs, design and print educational brochures, equip volunteer bicycle patrols, and many other projects. IMBA Club Insurance IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase insurance from McKay Insurance that will protect the club, its members and its board of directors from liability claims that result from organized club events such as trailwork sessions and group rides. A standard policy costs about $1.50 per member, with a $100 minimum. Visit McKay Insurance for details and an online application. Discounted Prices on BOB Trailers IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase BOB Trailers www.bobtrailers.com and accessories for club use at discounted prices. To order please contact info@imba.com or 303-545-9011. Advocacy Support IMBA supports and assists more than 500 affiliated organizations on various issues. IMBA's full-time professional advocacy team is always available to help with timely expert advice when trails in your area are threatened for closure. IMBA staff can also answer questions about fundraising, legal issues (including liability), and non-profit financial regulations. Volunteer Field Rep Network We've built a nationwide leadership network of volunteer field reps that can connect you with the land managers, government officials, mountain bike leaders, and decision-makers in your area. See our website for the regional reps in your area. Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Last year the Trail Care Crew led construction and maintenance sessions in more than 250 parks and forests in 45 states and several Canadian provinces. Arranging a Trail Care Crew visit is one of the best ways to connect your club with IMBA and the latest trail maintenance techniques. Every year the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visits Canada several times. See our Calendar to learn when the Crew will be near you. Trailbuilding Schools As an IMBA-affiliated club you are invited to attend these two-day seminars where trail experts teach the latest techniques for building trails that are durable and fun to ride. They are perfect for club leaders and will frequently offer an additional day for land managers. See our Calendar for details. Bike Patrol Establishing a volunteer patrol in your area is often a great solution when user conflicts threaten mountain bike access. The IMBA Bike Patrol program promotes and supports local mountain bike patrollers and groups that inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users. IMBA Online Resources The IMBA website is your source for all types of advocacy information, IMBA program details, scientific studies related to mountain biking, tips on working with land managers, trailwork advice, and much more.


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