There are several options available for Adult Membership of Dorchester Rugby Football Club. Application Forms are available to download for each of the various categories of membership.
Please note that all membership subscriptions are due to be paid in full by the start of each season i.e. by, or on, 31st August.
For those wishing to pay by bank transfer, the club's bank sort code is 30-92-69, account number 00397293. Please use the reference 'Membership'.
Adult Male Playing Membership
Option 1: £70 per season (Early Bird offer - £60 before 30th September) plus match fees at £5 per game played (whether at home or away).
Option 2: £135 per season inclusive of all match fee (N.B. only available until 30th September).
Option 2 benefits the regular player as after the 12th game, played all subsequent match fees for that season are effectively free. Many players find a patron to cover this cost and in return, the patron will be invited to a lunch at a home game at the end of the season, as well as other benefits. The cost is £185 and if the patron is a business it can be treated as a donation with no VAT element.
Adult playing members are full voting members and have the opportunity to apply for tickets for England home international matches.
Student Membership
For players in full time University/College Education, Occasional Players
Student Option: £20 per season plus match fees at £5 per game played.
Vice President Membership
Option 1: £45 per season
Option 2: £60 per season including a season ticket (free entry to all home games)
In addition to being full voting members, Vice Presidents have the additional advantages of invitations to two home-match lunches during the season and the opportunity to apply for tickets for England home international matches.
Applications for Vice President membership are welcomed from anyone whose contribution to the club in time and effort has been significant, particularly former players, but also those who have volunteered to help run the club as coaches or committee members.
Applications must be made via the Membership Secretary who will seek the required approval of the General Committee. The appropriate forms may be downloaded using the following links:
Social Membership
£10 per season
Social membership is required as a minimum in order for non-playing members to use the clubhouse and its facilities. N.B. one parent of a registered DRFC Junior section playing member is automatically afforded Social Membership on payment of their first child’s membership subscription.
Application form can be downloaded using the link below:
For enquiries about Ladies, Junior and Mini playing memberships, please contact the appropriate Team Admin from the tabs on the Home Page.
If you have any queries, please contact the Membership Secretary at membership@dorchester-rfc.co.uk
