Who can join The YMC

Come along to one of our meets and join in! We welcome applications from anyone age 16

and over who is keen on participating in the outdoor activities of the club and shares the

club’s aims. The Club has members of all abilities and ages, from youngsters to active 90-

somethings, spread around the country. We encourage applications from new members

regardless of sexuality, religious persuasion, nationality or ethnicity. Children aged under 16

can become members of the club when included in a family membership.

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How to join The YMC

To join the YMC you must first become an Aspirant Member by registering and completing

an order at WebCollect (https://webcollect.org.uk/ymc) and then paying the appropriate

fee by bank transfer. Contact the membership secretary on the form below for more

information.​

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Membership runs for the calendar year and will be due for renewal each January 1st . We

offer a reduced subscription for those joining after June 30th.

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As a BMC affiliated club, all YMC members benefit from BMC club membership which

includes liability insurance and access to member benefits.

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Aspirants must attend YMC meets including a hut meet (preferably a housekeeping meet) to

enable the Club to become acquainted with them, and to enable the Aspirant to

demonstrate a positive contribution and interest in engaging in Club activities, after which

they can apply to become Full Members.

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Becoming a Full Member of The YMC

Application for Full Membership must be made to the Committee by submitting your

proposal for Full Membership of the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club to the Club Secretary.

This must be accompanied by a letter of support from your Proposer and countersigned by a

Seconder, who must both be current Full Members. The election of Full Members is at the

discretion of the Committee. Contact the membership secretary on the form below for

more information.

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Lapsed Members

In the case of lapsed YMC Members (who have not renewed by January 31st ) wishing to

rejoin, in order for the committee to decide, please contact the membership secretary with

details of the periods of your previous membership.

 

Additional Information

The YMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are potentially hazardous activities. Participants should

be aware of and accept the risk and should be responsible for their own actions and involvement at all times,

including during YMC events.