Membership & Benefits

Benefits of being an ROA Member

Services

  • A personalized members’ badge plus guest badge which includes owners’ racing colours that gives members and their guests free access to all racecourses and facilities in ROA jurisdictions
  • A parking disc which entitles members to utilize the members parking area on racedays
  • Added Stake bonuses on selected races
  • Assistance in arranging trophies, photographs and mementos
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Eligibility to enter monthly giveaways
  • Access to information webinars to address information and questions posed by members
  • Assistance with – Horseracing syndicates and partnerships
    • Tax matters relative to racehorse ownership
    • Terms and conditions contracts between owners and trainers
    • Contracts relating to advertising on silks
    • Administration matters and dealing with the National Horseracing Authority

Social

  • An invitation to quarterly networking/ social functions where members may interact with each other as well as members of the Board
  • Free on-course entry to the Summer Cup
  • Preferential meal prices and discounts in members’ restaurants
  • Preferential rate forTuffontein Private Box hire
  • A dedicated members restaurant at Turffontein, Vaal and Fairview
  • Invitations as guests of the Racehorse Owners Association for special racedays, giveaways and competitions.

Representation

  • The right to nominate and/or vote for representation on the Racehorse Owners Association Board
  • Representation by the Racehorse Owners Association Board in matters relating to racehorse ownership, such as
    • Stakes
    • Racing facilities
    • Training facilities
    • Programming
  • Liaison with Thoroughbred Breeders Association
  • Liaison with National Horseracing Authority
  • Liaison with Operators

Benefits of being an ROA Member

  • A glimpse of thoroughbred ownership including meeting in the parade ring prior to races, visits to stables, morning gallops and visits to the winner’s circle
  • Regular updates and involvement with top quality racehorses
  • Networking opportunities with other members and industry professionals
  • Personalised members badge and parking disc
  • Eligibility to enter monthly giveaways
  • Access to information webinars and monthly newsletters
  • Invitations to quarterly networking/social functions
  • Free on-course entry to the Summer Cup
  • Preferential food and beverage prices and discounts in members’ restaurants
  • Invitations as guests of the ROA for special racedays, giveaways and competitions
  • Preferential rate for Turrfontein Private Box hire.