CSA License vs. CSA Membership vs. Day License

When entering a Cycling South Africa (CSA) sanctioned event, you may need either a CSA Membership, CSA License, or a Day License, depending on the level of competition. Here’s how they differ:

CSA Membership

✅ Required for participation in most CSA-sanctioned events.
✅ Includes limited insurance benefits (e.g., personal accident cover).
✅ Suitable for casual riders and amateurs entering fun rides and local races.
✅ Must be renewed annually.

✅ This will allow for riders to accumulate points towards both the KZN EDR / DHI and Youth Super League Series.

CSA License

✅ Required for Elite, Junior, and UCI category riders competing in higher-level events.
✅ Requires an active CSA Membership first (so you pay for both).
✅ Suitable for serious racers aiming for professional or competitive cycling.

Day License

✅ A temporary license for riders who do not have an annual CSA Membership or License.
✅ Allows participation in specific events without committing to an annual membership.
✅ Usually costs a fixed fee per event (determined by CSA).
✅ Does not contribute to provincial or national rankings.
✅ Suitable for occasional racers or first-time competitors trying out an event before committing to a full membership.

Which One Do You Need?

• If you’re a casual rider, get a CSA Membership.
• If you’re a serious racer, you need both a CSA Membership + CSA License.
• If you’re racing once-off, a Day License is the way to go.