For all membership applications questions, please contact our Membership Director, Jake Adzija. He can be reached by email: bbrgc@forces.gc.ca
Membership Renewals
Regular & Ordinary members: You are required to submit signed physical copies of BBRGC application form and included signed Release of Liability Waiver form at the Buell Fitness and Aquatic Center kiosk and make payment, after which the representative will give you a sticker to apply to the back of your membership card.
Payment by phone is also available by calling: 705-424-1200 x3331 / 1536
Associates: You must contact the Membership Director and provide your BBRGC application form and included signed Release of Liability Waiver form form (by mail, email, or direct drop-off). You will be contacted with a date when you can make payment, as your membership renewal must still be voted on annually.
New applications
Regular & Ordinary members: In order to join the BBRGC with either of these type of membership, you must first ensure that you qualify. (see three membership categories chart below). A proof will be needed to be presented at time of application
You are then required to submit signed physical copies of BBRGC application form and included signed Release of Liability Waiver form form at Kiosk Representative at Buell Fitness and Aquatic Center:
122 Ramillies Rd,
Borden, ON
L0M 1C0
The preferred Payment method is to be made at Kiosk. via debit or any major credit card.
More information on specific activities or recreational services shall be addressed to the Executive Director of interest (ie. Hunting, fishing etc). This is found on the website.
Any additional inquiries may be addressed to bbrgc@forces.gc.ca
Member cards will be ready for pickup NLT 15 business days from time of acceptance. Cards will be issued from the Kiosk at Buell Fitness Centre.
Associate Members: You need to contact the membership director and provide him with your BBRGC application form and included signed Release of Liability Waiver form.(by mail, email or direct drop-off). You will be contacted with the date that you can proceed with payment as your membership still have the requirement to be voted on your renewals and/or acceptance of new members annually. Also note that we have created a templated bio which is required to be handed in with your membership application for anyone who is a new associate member wishing to apply. Once approved, follow the regular member procedures selecting ASSOCIATE.
For all application types:
If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Jake Adzija. He can be reached by email: bbrgc@forces.gc.ca and we can set a time to discuss this if I am unable to entertain your question immediately.
General information on membership
In order to participate in any hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, ATVing, target shooting activities, or the use of the archery ranges on CFB Borden, you must be a member of the Base Borden Rod & Gun Club.
Membership in the Club is maintained to ensure that military personnel and their dependents have first priority and are able to fully participate in the operation and activities of the Club.
- Membership period runs from April 1st through to March 31st ;
- Membership must be renewed annually;
- All membership applications must indicate the category you are applying for. You must be prepared to show proof of eligibility;
- All members: Regular, Ordinary and Associate will receive their cards when the Club receives the information that you have purchased your membership from CFMWS website; and
- To make the renewal process easier, the Application Form can be downloaded & printed from the form page of this website.
*Associate membership application must be sponsored by a Regular or Ordinary member and must be accompanied by a letter of introduction of the applicant, membership payment should not include with original application.
Junior Members. All members under the age of eighteen years are Junior members and shall not hold office in the Club or have voting privilege
Dependents: Must be no more then 25 years of age, residing with their parents and be registered in school.
There are three categories of membership :
| Regular Member | Ordinary Member | Associate Member |
| Canadian Forces Member: Currently-serving Regular and Reserve Forces personnel and their families | Current DND Public Servants, Staff of NPF, Staff of MFRCs, Staff of DRDC and DCC and their families | All others who pay or are invited to become members |
| Members of Foreign Military currently serving with the CAF and their families | Serving RCMP and their families | |
| Veterans (Former members of the CAF who have successfully completed Basic Military training and have been honourably discharged) and their families | Currently-serving Honorary Colonels/Captains (N) and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonels/Commanders and their families | |
| Former Staff of NPF receiving a pension and their families | ||
| Former RCMP in receipt of an annuity and their families |
Not surprisingly, the BBRGC has become very popular over the past years and we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of Associate applications. Given that our Constitution bounds us to a predetermined limit (ie. 20%) as well as a requirement to ensure the “membership of the Club must be maintained to ensure that military personnel and their dependents are able to fully participate in the operation and activities of the Club,” it is unfortunate that all Associate applications cannot be accepted. As such, the Executive Committee has the very difficult task of evaluating/reviewing all applications and determining which Associate applicants can be accepted. Consequently, it is important for all Associate members to understand that future selection criteria will place substantial emphasis on considerations such as seniority in the club, participation/ visibility in club activities, and/or how a particular applicant represents the club’s mandate/motto/ethos. Also important to note is that acceptance as an Associate member in one year cannot guarantee acceptance in any future year(s).
While the BBRGC has been increasing in popularity, the importance of remaining compliant with Canadian Forces regulations as well as our own Constitution cannot be overstated. Unfortunately we do not have the ability to accept all Associate applications and will only be able to vote in Associate members as our Regular/Ordinary membership increases.
All recreational clubs, to include the BBRGC, will be accessible to PSP Plan members. For those who are not interested in becoming PSP Plan members, PSP will be offering a ‘One Club’ membership. This will cost members a flat administration fee of $35 / year above and beyond the membership costs of the club. This structure will be applied to all Borden clubs and will need to be considered by our membership when renewing for FY 24/25.
Membership Fees (2024/25)
| Membership category | Single | Family | * One Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $80.00 | $115.00 | +$35.00 |
| Ordinary | $115.00 | $150.00 | +$35.00 |
| Associate | $170.00 | $235.00 | +$35.00 |
| Executive | $30.00 | $45.00 | +$35.00 |
* The One Club fee is per household, not for multiple members of the same family.