Here is a letter I got from CSA. Seems you join CSA and you can race all CSA sanctioned events. The CSA Race license if for International UCI events. So in my eyes things have got cheaper as you dont need to buy a license (was from myrace.co.za R75) and be affiliated with GCA (Gauteng Cycling Acc R75). But who knows could change at the drop of a penny! "CSA Membership and Licensing Policy All riders taking part in CSA sanctioned events are required to be a Member of CSA for the year in which the race takes place, or to have a valid day license for every day of participation. Membership or a day license is a race entry requirement and is thus a prerequisite to enter a race. 2011 Licensing Process Steps 1. Everyone must join CSA as a member 2. Once you are a member, you can upgrade to a full racing license 3. Or - You can take a day license for every day you race Fees 1. CSA Membership R75.00 2. CSA Racing License R350.00 3. Day License R35.00 CSA Membership Membership will be available through the CSA web site (www.cyclingsa.com) or affiliated online entry companies (when you enter a race like the Cycle Tour). If membership is taken through an online entry company, you will still have to complete certain details on the CSA website, but this will not stop you entering the race that you want to do. CSA require all members to be a member of an affiliate (province) and a club. These options are all available on the CSA site. The system opens on 01 November. Membership will entitle riders to race, be seeded and participate in CSA sanctioned events. Exceptions are detailed under Racing License Section CSA Racing License (UCI License) A Racing license can only be bought once you are a member of CSA. This can only be done through the CSA web site (www.cyclingsa.com). If you join as a member on the CSA site, this process can be done at the same time. Otherwise you can upgrade to this option at any time. A license card will be issued and posted to you. A racing license allows a rider to represent South Africa and participate in UCI sanctioned events. SA Championship events and SA Colors require a racing license. CSA points will only be given to riders a with full racing license. Racing Licenses are for all riders 16 years and older. Youth Riders and younger can race and get all the racing license benefits as a CSA Member. CSA Licensing System CSA have developed a new online data management system that will be fast, efficient and easy to use. It will be available for 01 November to Riders and 15 October to clubs and affiliates. This system will be on the CSA web site (www.cyclingsa.com). The system will also have the following features • National Seeding System • National Points system • Online Entry System for CSA events (such as SA Championship events) • National Calendar and race information system • A rider communication system • A National Results system • Connectivity to all affiliated online entry companies and timing systems Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour CSA requires all riders riding in sanctioned events to be licensed and the Cycle Tour are sanctioned license sellers for CSA. When entering the Cycle Tour there are various membership and licensing options available to you. From a CSA perspective you need to have one of the following to complete your entry. 1. A membership of CSA for 2011 2. A day license Should you choose a membership of CSA this will be valid for the whole of 2011 and allow you to do any other race. Should you chose a day license, this is only valid for the cycle tour. When the 2011 CSA license system goes live for riders on 01 November 2010, you will be able to upgrade your CSA Membership that you bought from the cycle tour to a full racing license should you wish to do so. You will also be able to join the club of your choice. Questions and Answers Q: Once I have bought a CSA Membership through a race like the Cycle Tour, how do I get a full racing license? A: In 2011 all riders need to become a Member of CSA first. Once you are a member, you can then get a full racing license on the CSA Web Site. This process will open on 01 November Q: What about Junior licenses? A: There are no Junior licenses. All riders over the age of 16 require a full racing license should they wish to compete in Nationals, UCI events or get National Colors. Youth riders (U16) are only required to become members and will receive all the benefits of a full racing license. Q: Do I still need to join a club. A: Yes, when the CSA system opens on 01 November, you will need to add your club and affiliate (province) details. Q: Why are the cycle tour charging me for a license? A: It is the responsibility of all race organizers to make sure that all competing riders are licensed, either as a member of CSA or with a day license. CSA will accredit online entry companies to sell membership to riders at the point of entry, so as to make riders lives easier. The online entry company will then provide this information to CSA, so that you do not get charged again at another race. Q: What about the old Cyclo Sport License? A: CSA have decided to do away with this license. The process is now very simple. You join CSA as a member. Should you wish to have a full racing license, then you can upgrade to this option. Q: Can I get a full racing license without becoming a member. A : No. However after 01 November, if you chose to take out your membership on the CSA site, you can upgrade to a full racing license at the same time, merely by ticking a box. Q: How do I register my club? A: On 15 October the system will be open for club and affiliate registration. The process will be fast and simple and CSA staff will help you if so needed. You will be able to load your fees, or portions thereof, and permissions to suit your club needs. You will also be able to load all club details and benefits. Q: Who is the service provider and where do I find the system? A: The system will be on the CSA web site (www.cyclingsa.com) and is owned and administered by CSA"
