Group 1 racing, world-class facilities and exclusive member events – there’s nothing like being a member of the VRC. The Victoria Racing Club is Australia’s most iconic Club, steeped in pride and tradition spanning 160 years. As a VRC member you have access to our world-class facilities in the Members Enclosure including the new Club Stand.
Access to 25 racedays across the racing season, including 14 Group 1s.
The newly opened Club Stand sets a new bar for dining and entertainment. In addition to the grandstand there’s really nothing like it.
Enjoy a number of exclusive events throughout the racing season both on and off-course.
Enjoy reciprocal privileges at racecourses both nationally and internationally and selected sporting clubs such as the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
The Victoria Racing Club is now accepting submissions of interest for new member applications for the 2020/21 racing season. Please complete the below form and a member of our team will be in contact with you to progress your membership application.
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Please note: Restricted membership is your gateway to Full membership. This membership category provides you with many of the same privileges of Full membership, with a few exceptions:
Restricted members are not able to access the Members Enclosure on Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, but can still enjoy these days with access to The Nursery, The Rails, The Domain and The Birdcage, as well as all general admission areas.
For existing members please select below to login to the members portal and renew your membership for the 2020/2021 racing season.
Restricted membership is your gateway to Full membership. This category provides you with many of the same privileges as Full membership with a few exclusions:
Restricted members are not able to access the Members Enclosure on Derby Day or Lexus Melbourne Cup Day. You can still enjoy these race days in The Nursery, The Domain, The Rails and The Birdcage, or in general admission areas.
Restricted members are not eligible to vote in annual Board elections.
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Restricted members can also purchase an Annual Restricted Guest Card which admits as per a Restricted membership, however, it excludes our Members Only spaces including The Members Bar in The Club Stand. Guests Cards are $260 and can be purchased upon approval and payment of your membership.
An Annual Restricted Member Car Pass can also be purchased for use in the Members Unreserved Car Park on all days excluding Derby Day and Lexus Melbourne Cup Day. A Car Park is $92 and can be purchased upon approval and payment of your membership. Parking is subject to availability.
Elevation to Full membership is subject to capacity and is offered to those who have been Restricted members for the longest period of time.
Full members have access to the Members Enclosure on all race days including the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Full Members have the right to vote in annual Board elections.
Full members can also purchase an Annual Guest Card which admits as per a Full membership, however, it excludes our Members Only spaces including the Members Bar in The Club Stand and The Birdcage.
An Annual Member Car Pass can also be purchased and provides parking in the Members Unreserved Car Park on all racedays including Melbourne Cup Carnival. Parking is subject to availability.
Life membership is granted after 50 seasons of continuous Full membership with the Club.
Life members are not required to pay the annual membership fee and are also given a complimentary Life member card, an annual guest card, a Pre '79 guest card and a Rank 4 car pass.
Privileges are the same as a Full member.
Provisional membership is available to the legal or de facto spouse of a deceased Full member upon completion of an application that will be issued by the Club.
Provisional members are entitled to a card admitting to the Club’s premises, including Members Only areas, and have the option to purchase one Guest Card and an Annual Member Car Pass.
A Provisional member does not have voting rights.