New Membership Fees for 2025
To become a member of Manchester & District Orienteering Club (MDOC) you must also be a member of British Orienteering- the national governing body for the sport.
New members (i.e. those who have not been a member of British Orienteering for the last 3 years) receive complimentary club membership for the first year.
Fees for NEW members
Juniors up to age 20: £5
Young adults aged 21-25: £10
Seniors 26+: £16
Family (maximum 2 adults + 1 or more juniors): £37
Membership benefits include £1 discount at all MDOC events, free coaching and discounts at various retailers.
Read more ... to see full list of benefits.
- Click HERE and select club 'MDOC' to join now.
Existing members will have received a Renewal Notice from British Orienteering for 2025.
Details of how to renew can be found on the British Orienteering - Renew your membership page.
MDOC member benefits include:
- MDOC members receive an EXCLUSIVE £1 discount per person at ALL MDOC events.
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A FREE starter pack of 6 printed waterproof maps of local permanent (anytime) orienteering courses posted to you as soon as you join.....plus access to more....
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FREE copies of both waterproof printed maps and PDFs of up to 50 other local areas where there are permanent (anytime) orienteering courses for you and your friends and families to enjoy at your leisure. Including such areas as Lyme Park, Alderley Edge, Sale Water Park, Bramhall Park along with many other beautiful Countryside Parks, Woodlands and formal parklands to explore at a time to suit you. A great opportunity for a run or walk in a new place, and at a huge saving in price for MDOC members.
- FREE entry to team events when representing the club (Relay Events and the annual UK-wide Club Cup competition)
- Access to the MDOC members-only Email, Facebook, Strava & WhatsApp groups
- Free navigation & technique coaching at MDOC events and dedicated training / coaching sessions
- Free access to training in Course Planning, Mapping, Event Organisation, Event Safety, First Aid and Coaching courses (OCAD / OOMapper, Condes/PurplePen, MapRun, Si Timing & Results etc.)
- Opportunity for juniors to progress into regional & national talent squads & teams
- Opportunity to attend members-only Club nights, training sessions, and social events
- Opportunity to join MDOC trips, weekends away and multi-day events held throughout the UK & Europe. Many of our members attend regular events in the Lake District, Wales, Scotland and overseas. The @MDOChub gazebo provides a social hub (and shelter!) for club members at bigger gatherings.
In addition, as a member of the national federation (British Orienteering) you also get the following benefits:
- Opportunity to compete at the member-only British Championship events (Classic, Middle, Sprint, Relays, JK)
- Inclusion in national ranking lists (age 16+) and other national leagues
- Discounts on entry fees at some larger events
- Discounts at various retailers
- Access to a 'Navigational Challenge' and 'Racing Challenge' Incentive Scheme
- Public Liability Insurance when participating in events and activities registered with British Orienteering
- Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
- Access to a members only section of the British Orienteering website
Existing members will have received a Renewal Notice from British Orienteering for 2025.
Details of how to renew can be found on the British Orienteering - Renew your membership page.