Becoming a Member

Interested in joining the club?
New to the sport? Check out our website and Contact us to come and try outrigger canoe paddling. Your first three sessions are free!
Looking to join Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC from another club? Contact us before completing your transfer via AOCRA.

AOCRA Membership
  • Senior $70.00
  • Junior $45.00
All paddlers are required to pay AOCRA and club fees after 3 sessions in an OC6.
The AOCRA Registration and Insurance fee is to be paid directly to AOCRA by each paddler. If you are a current paddler and have not been provided with a username and password for the AOCRA site in order to make payment, please email support@aocra.com.au
AOCRA Registration & Insurance: Online payment only @ www.aocra.com.au
Junior Membership (10-19yrs): $90 per year

Racing Division Age Requirement ( the Calendar Year is Jan - Dec )
19 years and under
19 years and under - must not turn 20
in the Calendar year of competition
16 years and under
16 years and under - must not turn 17
in the Calendar year of competition
14 years and under
14 years and under - must not turn 15
in the Calendar year of competition
12 years and under
12 years and under - must not turn 13
in the Calendar year of competition
Minnows:
8 years in calendar year but no older than 10
in the Calendar year of competition

Minnows (8-9yrs)
Minnows is for our young paddlers to learn and experience outrigging/waka ama. Because of their young age, they are only eligible to race in OC6/V12’s 250m sprints in a closed environment.

Juniors (10-18)
Junior paddler numbers are increasing every year in all clubs around Australia. This category is where we see a lot of medals being won, and the biggest smiles not only on the paddler’s faces, but also on the faces of proud parents, family and friends.

Our juniors are the future of our club, and we encourage them to participate, strive, learn and grow into positive, healthy and proud teenagers.

The junior racing season normally starts in September and finishes at the end of May. This is great, as children who participate in winter activities have the opportunities to participate in both sports, with only a few months over lapping.

Your 12 month membership fee also includes or contributes towards:

  • Use and storage of club boating and safety equipment , including PFDs and paddles
  • Insurance of club boating and safety equipment
  • Registration of club boating equipment
  • Repair & maintenance of club boating & safety equipment
  • The use of OC1 and OC2 canoes
Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC Junior membership fee does not include the $45 AOCRA Insurance fee which must be paid via the AOCRA website.

Go to: Registration Instructions on the AOCRA website for more details.
Social Membership (19+): $140 per year
If you are a new paddler, or have paddled before but don’t want to compete in regattas, or are unable to make training sessions on a regular basis, then this membership is for you.

Our no frills package enables you to still come out on the water on Sundays. This membership is also good because it enables you to work on your technique and paddle fitness at your own pace. All equipment including a club paddle and life jacket will be provided for you.

Your 12 month membership fee also contributes towards:
  • Use and storage of club boating and safety equipment, including PFDs and paddles
  • Insurance of club boating and safety equipment
  • Registration of club equipment
  • Repair & maintenance of club equipment, boats & safety equipment
Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC Social membership fee does not include the $70 AOCRA Insurance fee which must be paid via the AOCRA website.

Go to: Registration Instructions on the ACORA website for more details.
Adult Membership (19+): $210 per year
If you are a new paddler, or have paddled before, have a competitive nature, want to push yourself, increase your fitness and be competitive then keep on reading.

Your 12 month membership fee also includes or contributes towards:
  • Use and storage of club boating and safety equipment, including PFDs and paddles
  • Insurance of club boating and safety equipment
  • Registration of club equipment
  • Repair & maintenance of club equipment, boats & safety equipment
  • The use of OC1 and OC2 canoes
  • Using OC1 and OC2 canoes outside normal training sessions (conditions apply)
  • Able to be nominated on the Club Committee
Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC Adult membership fee does not include the $70 AOCRA Insurance fee which must be paid via the AOCRA website.

Go to: Registration Instructions on the AOCRA website for more details.
Family Membership: $400 per year
Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC is a family orientated club and outrigger canoeing/waka ama is a perfect sport for all ages. We have an annual family membership that includes 2 adults and their children(Under 18). Please see the above categories for more information.
Membership Payment Plan
Polynesian Va'a-alo OCC understands that you may not have membership fees readily available, and that is why our club offers a payment plan. To arrange a mutually agreed confidential payment plan, please contact our club Treasurer.