New Memberships/Membership Renewals.

The first (and preferred) option for new/renewing member sign up is to attend a Club Membership Meeting. After signing up, new members should arrange to meet with a current club member at Zars Ranch to recieve an orientation. Club Meetings for 2010 will be held on the second Tuesday of the month for the months of January, February, March, April, June, and September at 7p.m. at Checkers Restaurant, 13853 Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio. I-35 exit O'Conner Road. Go west 2.5 miles to Nacogdoches Road. Turn left. Checkers is located 1/4 mile on the right. There will be a December meeting and the location, date, and time of the December Meeting varies from year to year and will be announced in the Dirt News Section of our web site.

The second option for new/renewing member sign up is to pre-arrange to meet with a club officer at Zars Ranch for sign up. New members will recieve an orientation at that time. Orientation will take approximately 30 minutes and will acquaint the new member with the layout of Zars Ranch, the significance of trail markings, and the club rules.

The third option for renewing Members is to sign up at Nesloney Auto Repair, 2719 Vance Jackson, San Antonio. The Phone number is 210- 349-3747, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Membership Types/Fees/Duration.

There are two types of Memberships (MS). Single (MS) fee is $220. Family (MS) (up to 4 family member riders in any combination of Dad, Mom, and children under 18) fee is $275. An additional $200 work fee is charged for new members and for returning members who did not complete thier 16 work hours during the previous year. The work fee is refunded on a quarterly basis after the member has completed their 16 work hours. Membership is capped at 250 memberships. Memberships are good from 1 Jan to 31 Dec of the current year.

Prorating starts during October and includes signing up for the following year.

Membership prorations start at the October Membership meeting and include signing up for the following year. The pro-rated fees for the current year portion would be - October signup (Single $75, Family $90) and November signup (Single $50, Family $60) and the normal signup/work/key fees would apply for the following year portion.

What do you get for your money?

Approximately 357 days/nights a year (property closed for work/family fun/race days) access to the Zars Ranch riding lease and a great group of folks to ride with. Yamaha of San Antonio also offers a discount on parts to DBSA members. DBSA also occasionally leases other properties for weekend rides. If you have any more questions about joining our club, visit our contact section and send an email to our Membership Coordinator. The Membership Coordinator can give you the status of our membership capacity and probably get you signed up and riding in no time.

No ATV Only Memberships!!!

There are no ATV only memberships allowed. The primary membership must be a motorcycle one. ATV riders are allowed as part of a Family motorcycle membership.

Guest Rider Policies and Fees.
     Guest riding is allowed on a $15 per day, per rider basis. The guest must be sponsored by a current club member, and that member must be present at any time the guest is on the property. To request a Guest Rider Sponsorship, go to the Forums and place a post in the 'Need a Sponsor' section. Members are strictly prohibited from loaning their gate key to any person. If a member is found to be in violation of these guidelines, the board will be asked to review the issue. Depending on the severity of the action and the board's findings, the member may be banned from the club. All decisions of the board are final.

Member Policies.
     Please read the following information carefully! Keeping your Membership depends on it!

1. Zars Ranch is for MEMBERS ONLY. Members may NOT lend, loan, duplicate or give property keys, membership cards, or permission to ride to any other members or non-members.
2. Each member will be responsible for completing 16 work hours per year. There are several ways of fulfilling this obligation. Some examples would be attending scheduled workdays at the club property, assisting during a club sponsored event or in other club activities. If these hours are not met, the member will be required to place a "work hours" deposit at the time of renewal for the next membership year.
3. Due to safety concerns, riding alone is prohibited.

4. All new members should attend a new rider orientation at the DBSA riding area(s).
5. No hunting or fishing of any kind is allowed on the property.
6. No discharging of firearms, using bow and arrows, or fireworks will be permitted on the property. If a member is caught using any of these items, the member may be prosecuted or banned from the DBSA.
7. Open camp fires are allowed in designated areas only.
8. No chasing or tormenting the livestock or other animals on the property will be permitted. the landowner has several cows on Zars Ranch that DBSA shares this space with. Wildlife and cattle have the right of way.
9. Members are responsible for ensuring the gate is locked upon entry and exit of the property.
10. ALL members are responsible for picking up and removing trash on the property. DBSA does not own Zars Ranch; we are only guests there. The owner insists that the property be kept trash free and will revoke the use of this property if this policy is not followed.
11. Members are responsible for all actions of themselves, their family members, and their guests.
12. Parking is allowed in designated areas only.
13. The ONLY vehicles allowed in the riding areas are MOTORCYCLES and QUADS. No pick-ups, bicycles, dune buggies, etc.
14. Members must have their gate key in their possession while on the property. The gate key may be kept on your person or in your vehicle. A member may be asked to produce their key while on the property. Refusal to comply may result in being asked to leave the property or being banned from the club.
15. All junior riders, 14 and under, must be accompanied by their responsible party at all times. This will include all parking and riding areas.
16. Slower riders must keep to the right of the trails to allow passing.
17. All pets must be on a leash at all times.
18. DBSA provides portable toilets(porta-potties) at the property. These are located in the camp area.
19. All members WILL comply with the 5mph speed limit in the pit and camping area. This will include motorized vehicles. Additionally, burn-throughs, wheelies, and roosting in this area is prohibited. This is a CAUTION AREA.
20. Cutting and removing firewood from the property is prohibited.
21. Helmets must be worn at all times while operating any approved off-road vehicle on the property.
22. ABSOLUTELY NO GUEST RIDERS WITHOUT A VALID GUEST PASS AND FULL PAYMENT FOR THE DAY. If a member is found to be in violation of these guidelines, the board will be asked to review the issue. Depending on the severity of the action and the board's findings, the member may be banned from the club. All decisions of the board are final. Remember that we all share the same riding area. Be courteous and respect the rights of others.