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MEMBERSHIPS

INFORMATION ON ASHA MEMBERSHIPS

ALL ASHA MEMBERSHIPS expire on DECEMBER 31, NOT your birthday! Renewal reminder notices will be sent out in December. If you do not receive yours, check your membership card (or call the administrator at  the office)  for the year it's set to expire.  

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR AN ASHA MEMBERSHIP YOU MUST BE  AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, licensed by HRA for the current calendar year :​
As per ASHA BY LAWS:  
APPENDIX C- April 18, 2015
 3. MEMBERSHIP– NEW ARTICLE, AS ADOPTED:
Full Membership -an applicant is eligible for full membership if that applicant, or that applicant’s spouse is a registered owner or lessee, or a trainer, driver, groom or breeder of a registered Standardbred horse currently licensed by Horse Racing Alberta. Full Membership is also available to Veterinarians, Farriers, and Trades people licensed by Horse Racing Alberta, associated with Standardbred racing.
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(Special conditions may apply where memberships are granted, such as Special Events, or 4-H, but voting at the Annual General Meeting is RESTRICTED to the above categories)
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* To be eligible for the complimentary life insurance coverage you must be:
  • A CANADIAN ​🍁​RESIDENT (taxes paid to Canada Revenue Agency)
  • ​First time  applicants must be under the age of 65
  • To remain eligible, membership must be continuous (no lapse) after age 65 up to age 80. It discontinues  at the age of 80, and Honorary Membership Status is granted. There is no life insurance premiums or payouts after the age of 80.
  • **IF YOU RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AFTER THE DEADLINE (ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE CURRENT AGM) YOUR LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE WILL BE TERMINATED. LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE CAN ONLY BE REINSTATED FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 65**
ASHA accepts multi-year renewals for those who wish to have their renewals coincide with their HRA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

NOTE: 
ASHA does NOT accept credit or debit cards! 
Our forms of payment are cheque (PLEASE NOTE: THE ASHA CHARGES $50.00 for any NSF CHEQUES!), cash, (do not mail cash!) and e-transfer. Call/contact the office prior to making an e-transfer for complete directions and to assure the payment and information are correct.
New Member Application
ASHA Members RENEWAL Application
New Membership Non-Canadian/ +65 years
NEW MEMBER APPLICATION forms MUST BE PHYSICALLY SIGNED, and can be faxed or scanned and emailed (NO PHOTOS!!!) to the ASHA OFFICE  in Airdrie  *or* (for convenience) dropped off with the horsemen's bookkeeper , Colleen Haining at the racetracks

The below is only to be completed if you have held an ASHA Membership within the past three years.  If you are not sure please call 403-263-7765 (Press #1 when prompted) to speak with the administrative Assisstant who will answer your membership questions.

​For NEW members, please complete the NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (SEE ABOVE). 

This information can only be seen by authorized ASHA Staff, and upon hitting the SUBMIT button, is directly e-mailed to the ASHA Office Administrator to be processed once payment is received. Currently, the most expedient way to send payment/e transfer to Fred (fred@asha.ab.ca). Other options will be explored in the near future. Payment is $100.00 (GST included) per year of renewal.

    (NEW!) ONLINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION 

    NO PAPER APPLICATION REQUIRED when this form is completed for renewal!!

    Contact Information

    Located on your previous ASHA membership card

    OR


    Industry Information


    Really important stuff...! (You agree to protect yourself and the A.S.H.A.!)
    NOTE: We DO NOT sell or release information in accordance with F.O.I.P./P.I.P.A.!!


    Payment

    The fastest way to pay for your ASHA Membership is by e-transfer to fred@asha.ab.ca
    We recommend using a password which Fred will not need to guess at, so please do not get cryptic!!

    ASHA STAKES GUIDE AND STALLION DIRECTORY
    ​and YEARLING SALE CATALOGUE (OPTIONAL)

    Should you require more than 2 copies of either mailed to your household, please contact the ASHA office .
Submit
Alternately, you may still click the link below to print off an renewal application to send with payment (Cheque, money order, bank draft )
ASHA Members RENEWAL Application


ASHA By-Laws
ASHA Membership Privacy Policy details.
​Benefits By Design Insurance Policy
​Benevolence Policy & Request Form
Membership Benefits and Pricing
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  • ASHA Home Page
    • Site Map
  • About Us
    • The Board of Directors >
      • Breeders Committee
    • Contact Us (The ASHA Staff)
    • Memberships >
      • Green Shield Canada
  • Breeding Information
    • Foals
    • Mares Bonus
    • Stallions
    • Yearling Sale
  • Events
    • ASHA Awards Night
    • National Caretaker Appreciation
    • Pace Under Saddle
    • Pacing For Charity
    • Special Events
  • Racing Information
    • Classifieds
    • Conditions, Entries and Results
    • Horsemens Bookkeeper
    • Race Calendar & Upcoming Events
    • Racing Forms & Notices
    • Race Statistics
  • Stakes Information
    • ABSS Super Finals
    • Stakes Eligible
    • Stakes Guide & Schedule
    • Stakes Winners
  • Useful Links and Partners
    • Horse Racing Alberta
    • Standardbred Canada
    • Century Downs
    • Century Mile
    • THE TRACK on 2
    • Fun For Fans
    • 4-H Alberta Standardbred Program
    • Harness Horse Youth Foundation
    • Information on... >
      • Basic Betting
      • How to become an owner
      • How to become a Trainer
      • How to become a Groom
    • Let The Sun Shine
    • Performance Standardbreds
  • The Gallery
    • Audio Clips
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Horse Population Initiative
  • News Archives