HRCA Membership Terms and Conditions
Effective 9/1/2026
HRCA Membership Terms and Conditions
By becoming a member of HRCA, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. Your membership is contingent upon your acceptance of and compliance with these terms. These policies and guidelines are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all members, promote good sportsmanship and positive relationships with our community, and ensure that we are good stewards of the facilities and equipment we own, lease, and operate.
Hampton Roads Chess Association (“HRCA”) membership (“Membership”) is available to chess players, family members, staff members, volunteers, and those with an affinity for chess, subject to these HRCA Membership Terms and Conditions (these “Terms and Conditions”) and other applicable HRCA policies and procedures. HRCA requires that all HRCA members (each, a “Member” and collectively, the “Members”), pay an annual Membership fee and complete a Member Application. Each Member also must adhere to these Terms and Conditions, HRCA’s Code of Conduct, General Liability Waiver and Release, US Chess Federation Safe Play Policy, the Rules of Chess, and the US Chess Code of Ethics (collectively the “HRCA Rules”).
During the Membership application and renewal process, all those applying for initial Membership or renewal of Membership (each, an “Applicant” and collectively, the “Applicants”) are required to attest that they have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the HRCA Terms and Conditions. Failing to adhere to these Terms and Conditions, as determined in the sole discretion of HRCA, will result in disciplinary action, which may include, but shall not be limited to, suspension or revocation of Membership. These Membership Terms and Conditions and Policies are subject to change solely at the discretion of HRCA. HRCA reserves the right to update, amend, or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. Continued participation in our programs or use of our facilities after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to regularly review the Terms and Conditions to stay informed of any changes.
Membership Fees and Expiration
HRCA Membership is valid through August 31 of each year, which is the end of the HRCA fiscal year. Membership must be renewed on yearly basis.
All Members must pay and remain current with their HRCA membership dues in such amounts as are set forth in, or established in accordance with, the HRCA Bylaws. Membership is $25. After May 2nd membership will be prorated at $15. All memberships terms run Sept 1 – August 31st. There are no refunds of Membership Fees. Membership Fees may be paid through online registration in JackRabbit or via our membership site in Boomerang.
Membership Renewals
HRCA is under no obligation to extend or renew a Member’s Membership at the expiration of a term. HRCA expressly reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to re-admit or to decline to admit a Member following the expiration of a Membership term or to establish additional conditions for admission. No Member shall have any right or expectation of continued Membership following the expiration of a Membership term. HRCA Membership renewal notifications will be sent via email. Members should complete a new application to ensure current information is on file, and submit payment. Membership date is valid when both are completed.