Introduction
Almost all orienteering events in Victoria are run by clubs - they provide the organisational framework and manpower that makes our hobby the success that it is. In addition, orienteering clubs provide a social and training framework for orienteers, both during and after events. There are lots of good reasons for joining a club:
- Clubs allow you to put something back into the sport; as clubs run events, you will be given the opportunity to help out - working alongside an experienced course-setter or organiser provides good experience and new friendships.
- Club newsletters; most clubs provide excellent newsletters providing articles about recent items of interest and information about future events.
- Club websites; these provide access to reference information that will be useful to you as you start out in orienteering.
- Club running gear; it's great to be a member of a team - and running in a distinctive top immediately identifies you as a member of your club or team. A casual greeting, a friendly wave as you approach another runner - they all build camaraderie that makes participation even more enjoyable. Several of the clubs sponsor the cost of running tops for members.
- Club fees are minimal; membership of most clubs is typically about $5-10 per year.
A person may join any club. There are no strict boundaries. However it is usually advantageous to join a club close to home so that you can attend meetings and take full part in the activities of the club of your choice.
Just complete the Application for Club Membership form below and forward it, with payment, to the club of your choice:
Please note that joining a club does not provide VOA membership. VOA membership is separate and provides a range of benefits to orienteers in addition to those provided by clubs. For more information about the benefits of joining the VOA refer to the Joining the VOA web page.
A list of office-bearers for each club is available from the VOA office on request.
Bayside Kangaroos Orienteering Club Inc. (BK)
|
|
Bayside Kangaroos offers its members an involvement with orienteering at all levels. We have a major focus on Park/Street Orienteering, Bush Orienteering and Mountain Bike Orienteering, while many members are also actively engaged in Rogaining and Ski Orienteering. To facilitate interaction among members we have a very active social calendar, with dinners - barbecues-film nights-mapping skills nights- trivia nights- cappuccino gatherings - held frequently throughout the year. Our membership base reflects our heavy commitment to the Melbourne Metropolitan Park and Street orienteering series
| Fees: |
$5 per household |
| Contact: |
Gwen Baker
|
| Phone No: |
9898 4316 |
| Postal Address: |
|
| Website: |
www.bkv.org.au |
|
Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club Inc. (DROC)
|
|
DROC was formed in 1979 to develop orienteering in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our club provides a fun, friendly, healthy and safe environment for participants of all ages and abilities. Members are active and successful particularly in park and street orienteering, as well as bush and mountain bike orienteering and rogaining, and we will help you get started in any of these areas. Our club also provides opportunities to become involved in map making and course setting, and we hold social bike rides, bbqs etc.
All members receive - our quarterly newsletter “Punchline” and regular e-News via email - a discount at Rebel Sport, and access to special offers and buying nights - high quality running, cycling and “après” clothing in club colours are available for purchase.
| Fees: |
$5 per household |
| Contact: |
Debbie Dodd |
| Phone No: |
9878 9168 or email debiandodd@iinet.net.au
|
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 5020, Laburnum 3130 |
| WebSite: |
www.droc.orienteering.com.au |
|
Melbourne Forest Racers Inc. (MFR)
|
|
Melbourne Forest Racers is Victoria's leading orienteering club for today's generation. MFR is an orienteering club based in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, and has around 40-50 active members. Most of our members are aged between 18 and 45, although there are an increasing number of kids due to a large number of family memberships. The majority of our membership enjoy bush orienteering, and most members have been doing this for many years. In fact, we have a large number of current and ex national team representatives and coaches - there are certainly no shortage of members to ask help from if you wish to develop your orienteering skills. We also have a Mountain Bike Orienteering World Champion in our club, and some members attend Park/Street orienteering events regularly. New members are always welcome.
A feature of our club is our relaxed atmosphere. We try to minimise formal meetings and administration as much as possible, instead allowing members to spend more time enjoying what they like doing best - orienteering. The club conducts optional weekly training sessions on Monday evenings in the inner suburbs, which is usually followed by a meal. This provides a great way to get to know other members of the club.
|
Nillumbik Emus Orienteering Club Inc. (NE)
|
|
Aboriginal for 'Red Earth" or as a local legend has it, "go and get lost" - the club draws most of its members from the north and north east suburbs of Melbourne. This club has many active younger families with children and takes pride in the fact that many of NE's juniors have represented their state in National competitions - the captain of the Junior squad for the last few years has been an NE Junior.
While the club's main interest is Bush Orienteering, members compete in all facets of the sport: Bush, Park and Street, Ski and Mountain Bike Orienteering. NE organises 4 - 5 Bush O Events a year plus Street/parkland O events - NE has been the strongest bush-orienteering club in Victoria for 6 of the last 8 years.
|
Tuckonie Orienteering Club Inc. (TK)
|
|
Tuckonie O. C. was formed about 35 years ago and looks to the north and west of Melbourne for its membership. It has a wealth of experience, with national champions, major event organisers and experienced map makers among its members ... we are also family people who like dinner at the local pub together before an event, and who like meeting people too.
If you would like to give us a try, come out to an event - bush, park, street, or MTBO. You will see the Tuckonie man (logo at left) on our marquee or a banner. Ask for Lindsay Thomas, any of the Sunleys, Peter Prime or Ken Moore. Someone will know where we are, and you'll be in friendly company.
|
Yarra Valley Orienteers Inc. (YV)
|
|
Yarra Valley is a large club which includes - elites, juniors, veterans, champions and hopefuls. Most members live in the north-east part of Melbourne where social and business meetings are held.
We are a great club possessing the assets of good maps and expertise in many areas - including: coaching, competing, mapping and organising events.
Club pays all Victorian Championship relay entry fees. Main interest is Bush Orienteering, but members compete in all facets of the sport: Bush, Park and Street, Ski and Mountain Bike Orienteering
|
Victorian ARDF Group Inc. (AR)
|
|
Radio Orienteering or amateur radio direction finding ( ARDF) is a new club, affiliated in 2003. This sport combines orienteering skills and hand - held direction finding equipment. The club runs park and street / bush radio events, often in conjunction with orienteering events.
Radio gear and instruction are provided at events.
|
Albury-Wodonga Orienteering Club Inc. (AWOC)
|
|
AWOC attracts its members from NE Victoria and SE NSW. We run events in and around the Albury Wodonga region, from Beechworth and Stanley, to Chiltern, Mt Pilot, Tabletop and several local street O maps. An interclub competition with the Waggaroos provides further afield orienteering opportunities. The club has a healthy membership and is actively involved in planning and running events ranging from the famous Nail Can Hill Fun Run to Club, National and International level events. There are monthly club events, coaching, mapping and its members also participate in spring and summer series Street O , Canoe O, Tri O, Ski O, Relay O and Rogaining with MTBO a big growth area.
|
Bendigo Orienteers Inc. (BG)
 |
Bendigo is a large club, its membership drawn from central Victoria. The club runs 2 - 3 State events each year and has a full local program of events every Saturday afternoon ( March to November) within 20 mins of Bendigo . Support for juniors is a strength of the club and local events allow members to try event organising, course setting and mapping.
|
Central Highlands Orienteering Club Inc. (CHOC)
 |
CHOC members enjoy rogaining, mountain biking, cross-country running and camping. All members are encouraged to attend meetings to socialise and to interact with other/new members. CHOC's juniors are highly ranked both Nationally and Internationally.
| Fees: |
|
| Contact: |
John Ewels |
| Phone No: |
5426 1649 (AH) |
| Postal Address: |
47 McBean Ave, Mount Macedon, 3440 |
| Other Info: |
|
|
Eureka Orienteers Inc. (EU)
 |
Eureka's orienteers come from Ballarat and district, but some reside in Melton, Werribee and Geelong.
The club is known for its famous cake stall and catering, regular social events, the Eureka Challenge and our great club spirit (Eureka!) We run, ski cross-country, mountain bike, rogaine, run/swim/ride triathlons, play basketball, sing, play in bands and really enjoy life! Eureka is fortunate having many high quality maps of challenging terrain within 20 kms of Ballarat. Join us and learn more about maps in a friendly, activity-orientated club.
|