Joining DROC provides the opportunity to make new friendships, take part in our social events, and tap into our experience to learn and improve on navigation skills. Our club has a strong identity, and our red white and blue club colours certainly catch the eye! We welcome new members of any age and ability.
DROC has two membership levels:
PARTICIPATING MEMBERS take part in orienteering events, and receive automatic membership of Orienteering Victoria. Adults $30 per year, Juniors free of charge. Includes:
- Membership of both DROC and Orienteering Victoria
- Quarterly newsletter “Punchline” and regular e-News via email
- Quarterly “Australian Orienteer” magazine
- Discounted event entry, including a saving of $10 per event at State Series events
- Discounted Park and Street Season Tickets – save up to $50 per series
- Free entry to the Victorian Club Relays
- High quality clothing in club colours is available for purchase
- Subsidised participation in relevant training courses such as First Aid and Level 1 Coaching
- 10% discount at the Wilderness Shop, Box Hill
SOCIAL ONLY MEMBERS do not take part in competitive events, but receive our quarterly newsletter and email updates. Does not include membership of Orienteering Victoria. Only available to existing club members who are not able to actively orienteer. $10 per household per year. Includes:
- Membership of DROC
- Quarterly newsletter “Punchline” and regular e-News via email
GUEST MEMBERSHIPS FOR VISITORS
Visiting from interstate or overseas? You can enjoy all the benefits of being an orienteering club member while you are in Melbourne. DROC offers a special short term membership rate if your stay is less than 6 months. We’ll also help with transport to events and equipment loan, and our club clothing makes a great souvenir! Contact us for details.
HOW TO JOIN
Use Eventor: join or renew via Eventor (the Australian orienteering calendar and member database). First step is to register an account; then follow the steps to join. Select Orienteering Victoria as your association, and Dandenong Ranges Orienteering Club as your club. Secure payment is made via PayPal.
New memberships paid between 1 October and 31 December are valid until 31 December the following year.
Contact us for assistance if needed.