That's correct,Mike&Donna.You have to register 24 hours in advance unless you know a current member who can bring you in as a guest.You'll have to show your passport and,depending on the club,perhaps pay a membership fee 24 hours later.You will get a nice membership card though.You should register at more than one club because at least once I've gone back a day later only to learn that I've been rejected as a member.