Competition Licenses & Event Permits
The WCMA governs driver licensing in Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba for Amateur Roadracing, Solo, Ice Racing, and Vintage (Historic). Karting & Professional race licenses are issued by ASN Canada FIA directly.The following types of licenses and permits are issued by the WCMA and ASN Canada:
| Basic: |
| The Basic license covers Solo competition and Ice Racing. |
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Solo: |
| The Solo license is applicable only to Solo competition. |
| Amateur/Historic: |
| This is the minimum license required for road-racing. This license will enable you to race at tracks across Canada at an amateur level. WCMA accepts other ASN Territory licenses, SCCA, IMSA and Grand Am licenses. Other forms of license may be accepted - please contact Wayne Schellekens, Race Director prior to entering the event. |
| ASN Professional/FIA C & Up: |
| ASN Canada FIA sanctioned series require a Professional license, issued by ASN Canada FIA Inc. Drivers of Canadian nationality competing in FIA sanctioned events, such as Paul Tracy, Alex Tagliani, and Jacques Villenueve, must have their licenses issued by ASN Canada FIA. For information on ASN Canada & FIA Licenses, please contact ASN Canada FIA |
| Event Organizing Permit: |
| If you're organizing a Race under WCMA rules, you must apply to the WCMA for an Event Organizing Permit. Completed Permit Applications should be submitted to WCMA's Race Director. |
License Requirements
Basic License -- INFO: Gail Terner- Completed and signed Competition license application form
- Copy of current provincial drivers license
- Cheque or money order in the amount of $45.00 payable to WCMA.
- Original or photocopy of your VALID Club Membership Card (originals will be laminated onto the back of your WCMA license - photocopies will not be returned).
- Picture -- head and shoulders -- black and white or colour (passport size).
- Additional $35.00 late processing fee if making application within 7 days of event you wish to compete in.
- Note that some clubs require proof of completion of an ice race school before accepting Basic license holders ice race entries.
FIRST TIME APPLICATION:
- Proof that you have successfully completed an approved competition driving school. For information on approved competition driving schools, please contact Wayne Schellekens, Race Director.
- Completed and signed Competition License application form (please include a current email address).
- Cheque or money order for $100.00 payable to WCMA.
- Completed Medical examinations form Physical Examination Form for Competition License
- Picture - head and shoulders - black and white or colour (passport size).
- Original or photocopy of your VALID Club Membership Card (originals will be laminated onto the back of your WCMA license - photocopies will not be returned)
- Completed, signed Competition License application form (please include a current email address).
- Cheque or money order for $100.00 payable to WCMA.
- Copy of your log book or copy of competition results showing participation in events.
- A completed WCMA medical examination form is required every five years for applicants 16 to 35 years of age, every two years for applicants 36 to 59 years of age, and every year for applicants 60 years of age and older. WCMA reserves the right to request a medical examination by a physician from a license applicant at any time. In years for which a medical is not required, a completed Medical Self-Declaration is required.
- Picture - head and shoulders - black and white or colour (passport size).
- Original or photocopy of your VALID Club Membership Card (originals will be laminated onto the back of your WCMA license - photocopies will not be returned).
- Additional $35.00 late processing fee if making application within 7 days of event you wish to compete in.
Please submit your race license applications to:
Gail TernerWCMA License Registrar 10411-36A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6J 2H7
Evening telephone (780) 436-9186