10/17/2026
đźš´ Thinking about starting a cycling club?
Starting a club is a great way to bring riders together, create opportunities for participation, and help grow cycling in your community.
If you're thinking about forming a Provincial Club with Cycling Alberta, there are a few important governance pieces to have in place:
đź“‹ Become a non-profit society
Your club must be incorporated as a non-profit society, with a constitution and bylaws that establish how the organization operates.
đź‘Ą Build your membership
Membership must be open to individuals and club members must maintain valid Cycling Alberta membership.
🏛️ Establish a board
Clubs are governed by a Board of Directors and must hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM). This provides accountability to your members and helps ensure the club continues to operate beyond any one individual.
đź“š Create good governance practices
Your club should establish bylaws, policies, and guidelines that provide consistency and can be passed from one executive to the next.
🛡️ Plan for risk and safety
Clubs must have a risk management plan and provide member waivers to Cycling Alberta.
🤝 Support responsible coaching
All coaches, managers, personnel, and volunteers are expected to follow the principles of the Responsible Coaching Movement.
Starting a club takes some work, but good governance helps create a club that can thrive for years to come.
Have an idea for a club? Start the conversation with Cycling Alberta.
