How to join up
All membership applications or renewals are done through the Eventor Australia website, NOT the Orienteering Queensland website.
For NEW membership applications, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you follow the instructions on the attached PDF , particulary for FAMILY memberships.
For those wishing to compete regularly on a casual non-member basis , it's recommended that you set up an Eventor Account on the "casual QLD" list.There's no membership fee required. It will be easier then to enter events as a casual entry.It also makes it easier for organisers to have contact details for you. Follow the instructions on the attached PDF. If you wish to convert to a paid mamebership later on you can.
NOTE: Membership payments by PayPal/Credit card is the preferred method and will NOT incur a surcharge
Any queries, contact the Membership Officer at membership@oq.asn.au.
New members should read the information below then click on the link at the bottom of the page to go to Eventor. You will need to begin by creating an Eventor account for you and each of your family members if you don't already have one.
Membership Information
You do not need to be a member of the Queensland Orienteering Association to participate at most orienteering events. However, if you intend to become a regular participant, becoming a member has many benefits.
- Entry to Orienteering events at a discounted rate, not only in Queensland but throughout Australia as well as world-wide.
- The opportunity to participate in free training, coaching and club social activities.
- The opportunuity for state and national representation.
- The ability to compete for points and prizes in Orienteer of the Year and Rider of the Year events.
- The ability to take part in the Annual Club Relays with other Qld clubs.
- A weekly e-Bulletin emailed to you providing a listing of coming events, results, coaching tips, news and views.
- The monthly Australian Orienteering E-News (emailed)
- The option to receive a paper copy of the quarterly "Australian Orienteer" magazine. (Received by full and introductory members only) or to download the e-version if preferred.
Membership Fees cover membership of Orienteering Queensland (OQ), plus free membership of the club of your choice (click here to find a club).
Definitions of membership types and fees for 2021 (Fees valid from Aug 1 to Oct 31,2021)
| Membership type | Late year joining Fees Aug 1 2021 to Oct 31st,2021 |
FY2022 Joining Fees
Nov 1 2021 to Oct 31st,2022
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|---|---|---|
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Family-renewing (from prior to 2020) Up to 2 adults, and their dependent children, domiciled at the same address. Dependent children are either under school age, at school, or dependent tertiary students up to the age of 25 with no permanent income. |
$75.00 (1)
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TBA |
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Senior-renewing(from prior to 2020) A single member aged 21 and over as of 31st December in the year being joined. |
$50.00 (1) | TBA |
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Junior-renewing( from prior to 2020) A single member under 21 as of 31st December in the year being joined. |
$35.00 (1) | TBA |
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Introductory family Families (2 adults & their dependent children) new to orienteering who haven't been members of an orienteering club previously in Qld or elsewhere. |
$75.00 (2) | TBA |
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Introductory senior Individuals aged 21 years and over who are new to orienteering and not been a member of an orienteering club previously in Qld or elsewhere. |
$50.00 (2) | TBA |
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Introductory junior Individuals under 21 years new to orienteering and not been a member of an orienteering club previously in Qld or elsewhere. |
$35.00 (2) | TBA |
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Associate family Restricted to family members of the clubs TTQ, FNQ,BUQ & MKQ who are living around Bundaberg and north to Cairns. Also applies to families living more than an hour and a half from an active Orienteering Club. If not sure whether you qualify,contact the OQ membership Officer |
$30.00 (3) | TBA |
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Associate senior Restricted to individual senior members of the clubs TTQ, FNQ,BUQ &MKQ who are living around Bundaberg and north to Cairns. Also applies to individuals living more than an hour and a half fom an active Orienteering Club. If not sure whether you qualify,contact the OQ membership Officer |
$20.00 (3) | TBA |
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Associate junior Restricted to individual junior members of the clubs TTQ, FNQ,BUQ &MKQ who live around Bundaberg and north to Cairns to qualify. Also applies to juniors living more than an hour and a half fom an active Orienteering Club. If not sure whether you qualify,contact the OQ membership Officer |
$10.00 (3) | TBA |
NOTE:
Memberships applied for are subject to OQ Management approval.
Introductory associate memberships pay the lower associate rate and not the introductory rates.
Memberships are valid for the current calendar year only, ending on December 31st,with the exception of:
- Memberships renewed after November 1st will be valid until December 31st of the following year.
- Introductory memberships taken out between Aug 1st and Oct 31st will be valid until December 31st of the following year.
- Introductory associate memberships taken out between Aug 1st and Oct 31st will be valid until December 31st of the following year.
What membership fees pay for
All Membership fees include levies to Orienteering Australia (OA) and Orienteering Queensland (OQ) to cover costs of administration and public liability insurance policy. The insurance, currently held for $20 million, covers all members, landowners, organisers, and OQ from actions resulting from injury, loss or damage caused by negligence associated with an orienteering activity sanctioned by OQ. It does not provide insurance that covers personal injury while orienteering. Members are encouraged to consider personal accident insurance.
A membership book in PDF format is available to download here
Click here to join or renew your membership in Eventor
Australian Orienteering Magazine Options
Refer to the AO Magazine Options page
