For those who measure life by the breadth of their achievements, there is no greater mark of distinction than becoming a Member of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. As part of this elite Club, Members enjoy a sense of prestige that is reserved for only a select few.
Membership to The Hong Kong Jockey Club is divided into five categories with special privileges and services attached to each.
Racing Member
Privileges
- May use the Members' Enclosures at Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses during all race meetings.
- May use the exclusive boxes in Members' Enclosures at both Racecourses.
- May purchase admission badges for their guests to use the Members' Enclosures at both Racecources during all race meetings.
- May apply for the ownership of racehorses, own and enter racehorses in races under the terms and conditions set forth in the Club's Bye-laws, Rules of Racing and other regulations formulated by the Stewards from time to time.
- May use all dining facilities of Sha Tin Clubhouse during race meetings from two hours before the first race until half an hour after the last race.
- May use The Ladies' Purse of Sha Tin Clubhouse for breakfast daily up to 11:00am.
- May use The Racing Club premises at Happy Valley Racecourse on non-racedays.
- May enjoy The Beijing Clubhouse facilities under a reciprocal arrangement.
- May apply for the Concession Scheme(s) for Sha Tin Clubhouse and/or Beas River Country Club.
- Sha Tin Clubhouse Concession Scheme: Joining the Scheme enables Members to use Sha Tin Clubhouse facilities within a period of 12 consecutive months upon each enrolment. Within the 12 consecutive months, Members may use all facilities at Sha Tin Clubhouse from Monday to Friday and on all racedays.
- Beas River Concession Scheme: Joining the Scheme enables Members to use Beas River Country Club facilities within a period of 12 consecutive months upon each enrolment. Within the 12 consecutive months, Members may use all facilities at Beas River Country Club every day.
- Both Sha Tin and Beas River Concession Schemes: By joining both Schemes, Racing Members will enjoy not only a diverse range of choices, but also a preferential rate of HK$18,000.
Download Concession Schemes Brochure
Download Concession Schemes Enrolment Form
Essential Information:
Once we receive your enrolment form, we will send you the Concession Schemes user card(s) so that you and your family can enjoy a world of distinction.- Your enrolment is valid for 12 consecutive months.
- For your convenience and continuous enjoyment, we will automatically renew the enrolment unless you instruct us not to.
- We will charge the joining fee directly to your account. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.
- We will send a Beas River car park label along with your user card(s) if you enrol in the Beas River Concession Scheme.
- The Club currently has a subscription base of about 7,200 Racing Members.
Fees
| Entrance Fee | Monthly Subscription Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Racing Membership | HK$125,000 | HK$650 |
| Annual Joining Fee | Monthly Subscription Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin Clubhouse Concession Scheme | HK$12,000 | - |
| Beas River Concession Scheme | HK$11,000 | - |
| Both Schemes (Sha Tin Clubhouse and Beas River Country Club) | HK$18,000 | - |
How to Become a Racing Member of The Jockey Club?
- Each candidate for Racing Membership must be proposed by a resident Honorary Steward, Honorary Voting Member or Voting Member of the Club. The application forms for Racing Membership are available from them.
Please click here to view the latest list of Honorary Stewards, Honorary Voting Members and Voting Members of the Club. - The application must be seconded by another resident Honorary Steward, Honorary Voting Member or Voting Member of the Club. Each candidate must also have three Club Members who are prepared to support his / her application for Membership.
- Proposers, Seconders and Supporting Members must know their candidates well and be satisfied that the candidates are persons of integrity before agreeing to sponsor their candidates.
- For further details, please contact us on 2966 8318 or email to membership@hkjc.org.hk
Full Member
Privileges
- Enjoy the same privileges as a Racing Member.
- May use all the facilities at Happy Valley Clubhouse, Sha Tin Clubhouse and Beas River Country Club at all times.
- May use The Beijing Clubhouse facilities under a reciprocal arrangement.
- An eligible spouse of a Full Member may apply for an individual Membership in his / her own right, that is, Full Membership (S). Full Member (S) is entitled to the same privileges offered to a Full Member.
- Signing Rights for Immediate Family: Members may apply for Membership Cards for their spouses to enable them to use the Club’s facilities. Members may also apply for Membership Cards for their unmarried children between the ages of 8 and 21. A non-refundable annual charge on child users will be debited to Members’ accounts in June each year. More details
- The Club currently has a subscription base of about 13,300 Full Members.
Fees
| Admission Fee | Qualification Fee | Monthly Subscription Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Membership | HK$400,000 | - | HK$1,800 |
| From Racing to Full Membership |
- | Prevailing Full Membership admission fee minus the Racing Membership admission fee that the candidate had paid | HK$1,800 |
| Full Membership (S) | HK$200,000 | An eligible spouse of a Full Member | HK$650 |
How to Become a Full Member of The Jockey Club?
- Application for Full Membership
Candidates who are not Racing Members must complete the Racing Membership Application Form as well as the Full Membership Application Form. The Forms should be submitted to the Club simultaneously. - From Racing Membership to Full Membership
A Racing Member who wishes to become a Full Member must complete the Full Membership Application Form. - Full Membership Application Forms are available from resident Honorary Stewards, Honorary Voting Members (O) or Voting Members of the Club.
Please click here to view the latest list of Honorary Stewards, Honorary Voting Members and Voting Members of the Club. - For further details, please contact us on 2966 8318 or email to membership@hkjc.org.hk
The Racing Club Member
Privileges
- Enjoy the pride of horse ownership. Experience the hands-on excitement of horse ownership through the Club’s racehorses, from purchasing to horse naming, from regular stable visiting to enjoying the victorious moments at the winning post when the horses win.
- Enjoy unique racing experiences and get to know the racing community not just inside the racecourse, but outside and beyond. Gain elusive insights into racing through mingling with racing experts and going on tours to international racecourses and prestigious events.
- Get the chance to progress to Racing and Full Membership.
- Exclusive access to The Racing Club premises at Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses on racedays.
- Enjoy the special privilege of staying at The Beijing Clubhouse and reserving rooms for esteemed guests.
- Enjoy access to the Beas River Country Club by joining the Beas River Country Club Concession Scheme.
- Joining the Scheme enables Members to use the Beas River Country Club facilities with a period of 12 consecutive months upon each enrolment. Within 12 consecutive months, Members may use all facilities at Beas River Country Club from Mondays to Fridays. Please click on The Racing Club webpage and download the Enrolment Form.
- Invite friends to enjoy the racing experiences through attending race meetings in the Club premises and various unique programmes and events.
- Create remarkable moments at The Racing Club premises with our lifestyle programmes.
How to Become a Member of The Racing Club?
- The Racing Club is a place for the true racing enthusiasts.
- There is no sponsorship requirement for The Racing Club Membership.
- Upon submission of The Racing Club Member Application Form, a selection process involving personal vetting, financial assessment and a panel interview will be carried out to evaluate membership suitability.
- The candidate will successfully become The Racing Club Member upon approval of The Board of Directors of The Racing Club.
- For further details, please contact us on 3690 3888.
Mainland Member
This Membership is for the select group of individuals who wish to enjoy the world-class facilities of the remarkable Beijing Clubhouse.Individual Membership
| Entitlement | Admission Fee | Monthly Subscription Fee | Use of Hong Kong Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full use of The Beijing Clubhouse facilities | RMB￥275,000 | RMB￥1,500 |
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How to Become an Individual Mainland Member of The Jockey Club?
For further details, please contact us:Hong Kong Office
Tel: (852) 2966 5788
Email: membership@hkjc.org.hk
Beijing Office
Tel: (86 10) 5911 8821
Email: membership@hkjc.com.cn
Corporate Membership
| Category | Number of Registered Nominee | Admission Fees | Monthly Subscription Fee | Use of Hong Kong Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 3 Nominees | RMB￥880,000 | RMB￥4,500 |
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| Type B | 2 Nominees | RMB￥660,000 | RMB￥3,000 | |
| Type C | 1 Nominee | RMB￥330,000 | RMB￥1,500 |
How to Become a Corporate Mainland Member of The Jockey Club?
For further details, please contact us:Hong Kong Office
Tel: (852) 2966 7557
Email: membership@hkjc.org.hk
Beijing Office
Tel: (86 10) 5911 8821
Email: membership@hkjc.com.cn
Hong Kong Jockey Club Corporate Membership Schemes
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Corporate Membership Schemes are a merit to multinational corporations and professional firms in extending quality private club facilities to their senior executives.Privileges
- A corporation holding a Jockey Club Corporate membership will be entitled to register a Corporate Nominee to enjoy the same privileges as those of the Club's individual Full Members in using Clubhouses, horse racing, dining facilities and leisure facilities amenities.
- The corporation will also be able to pass on the privileges of membership from one nominee to another according to their own need, say, when posting in and out of Hong Kong occurs.
- There is no waiting period for the nominees to exercise their entitlement.
- The cost of admission will not be sunken in case the individual leaves Hong Kong.
- Signing Rights for Immediate Family: Members may apply for Membership Cards for their spouses to enable them to use the Club’s facilities. Members may also apply for Membership Cards for their unmarried children between the ages of 8 and 21. A non-refundable annual charge on child users will be debited to Members’ accounts in June each year. More details
Duration of Nomineeship
Two types of Corporate Membership Schemes are available:| Scheme A Membership | Under this type of membership, each nomineeship period lasts for a maximum of 36 months, after which the company needs to register a different Nominee. |
| Scheme B Membership | Under this type of membership, the company's Registered Nominee may retain the nomineeship until the company wishes to change its Nominee. |
Fees
| Current Entrance Fee | Current Monthly Subscription Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Scheme A Membership | HK$2,000,000 | HK$1,800 |
| Scheme B Membership | HK$4,000,000 | HK$1,800 |
