Membership categories
- Senior membership — individual players aged 18 and above. Full voting rights at the AGM. Benefits: full tournament access, rating listing and eligibility for provincial selection.
- Junior membership — youth players under 18. No voting rights. Benefits: entry fee discounts, provincial junior squad eligibility and access to coaching programmes.
- Club affiliation — community chess clubs operating within Bulawayo. One vote through a designated delegate. Benefits: sanctioned league participation, event hosting rights and promotional support.
- School affiliation — primary and secondary schools. No voting rights. Benefits: inclusion in the Bulawayo Schools League, teacher-coach workshops and development support.
The annual fee for each category is shown when you apply.
Terms and conditions
Membership is contingent upon adherence to the BCA Constitution, the FIDE Code of Ethics and standard fair-play regulations. Affiliation fees are non-refundable.
Rating system eligibility
An active BCA membership and an authenticated FIDE ID are mandatory for inclusion in the official provincial ratings roster.
How the online application works
- Your application is reviewed by an authorised membership administrator.
- A subscription becomes active only after payment has been verified and the application has been approved. Applications are processed within 48 hours of payment verification.
- Your affiliation code is private. Do not share it. It stops working when your subscription expires or if it is revoked.
- Whether a membership category carries voting rights is set by BCA’s rules, not by payment alone.