Members
Being an ACA member provides you with an exclusive opportunity to be a part of a community that supports you throughout your cricket journey and beyond.
The ACA recognise that all members have
made a significant contribution to the
history of Australian cricket.
The current players continue to support all
members with a range of social occasions,
health provisions, coaching opportunities,
grants, benefits and opportunities to have
your say on the future of the game.
There has never been a better time to be
an ACA member.
We exist to support you, from the minute your career starts, through to the rest of your life. After all, your contribution to the game is so unique, so we think the support you receive should be too.
Who can be a member of the ACA?
Eligibility for membership is governed by the ACA’s Constitution which can be found here.
In short, if you are a Current Player, Past Player or have previously received the Kerry Packer Award you may eligible for membership, provided you fulfil the other eligibility requirements under the ACA’s Constitution (see clause 6.1).
Under the ACA’s Constitution,
Current Player means a player currently party to:
(i) a Playing Contract; or
(ii) a contract to play for Cricket ACT in the WNCL.
Past Players means a person who was formerly:
(i) a Current Player; or
(ii) eligible to be a member under any previous version of the constitution of the Incorporated Association before Registration.
Playing Contract has the meaning given to that term in Article 2.1 of the MOU (or any equivalent article in any amendment or successor to the MOU) but excludes:
(i) BBL Rookie Contracts;
(ii) Training, Junior or Development Contracts; and
(ii) W/BBL Overseas Player Contracts.
If you are unsure whether you are eligible please contact us on 03 9698 7200 or email secretary@auscricket.com.au and we can help to provide you with guidance.
What are the ACA Membership categories?
The ACA has three membership categories for eligible members:
Annual Membership
Paid on an annual basis with members receiving access to the ACA's suite of member benefits for the membership year.
Life Membership
A one off payment that covers membership of the ACA for life.
Honorary Membership
Members can receive honorary life membership through the Kerry Packer Award, introduced to recognise and honour individuals who have served the ACA in an outstanding capacity.
So, what do you get with your ACA Membership?
- Health and wellbeing grants
- Paid coaching and game development appearances
- Medical and wellbeing support
- The opportunity to have your say on Australian cricket
- Reunions and access to days at the cricket
- Discounts on national brands including; Oakley, Kookaburra, Harvey Norman, Qantas Club and many more.
All these offerings are provided annually for ACA members.
Our membership drive is now open and we are signing up 2022-23 members.
As always, our annual subscription is $50. Or we can arrange a payment plan for you sign up as a life member, for $700. As a life member, you get access to everything the ACA offers, for the rest of your life.
Your key membership contacts:
It's great for the players to know that they have the ACA looking out for their best interests and can go out and enjoy playing the game we love.
Alyssa Healy
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