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Tararua Tramping Club - Joining

Becoming a club member

If you're interested in our club, or a prospective member - come along and meet us at our club rooms. Club night is every Tuesday evening at 7:40 pm. There is usually a talk organised and then, over a cup of tea, we set about organising the trips for the following weekend.

As you'll see from the fixture card, on most weekends we run a day trip and a number of two or three day long trips. If you're at the club rooms for the first time, make that fact known to one of the club officials. They're all well labelled and will be pleased to help you. Early every year we hold a new members' evening so you can meet us and learn about all the interesting things we do.

Who we are

Tararua Tramping Club members come from all ages and abilities, and enjoy a wide range of activities, from preschool and family trips, to day walks and weekend tramping trips for all levels of ability from beginner and easy, through to fit. New members of all ages and abilities are welcomed into the club.

What you'll need

To start tramping you'll need certain basic gear, such as tramping boots, warm clothes, a waterproof layer and a pack. If you're going away for the weekend you'll also need a sleeping bag. Some of this gear can be hired at the club's gear room, however some you'll need to buy or borrow from a friend. A more detailed gear list is provided in our information pack for prospective members. You can pick up one of these from the reception table when you visit our club rooms. See also our trip information.

Never tramped before?

If you've never done any tramping before then we recommend you attend our bush craft Instruction course. This will give you most of the skills you need to go tramping - you'll meet some interesting people too! Have a look at the activities page for more information about instruction courses.

Qualifying for membership

There are no official age limits to becoming a member although you need to be old enough to be able to take responsibility for yourself on club trips. There is, however, an enthusiastic band of members who have young children and special trips are run catering for the whole family.

To become a member you'll need to have completed at least two and preferably three trips with the club. The idea behind this is so you have an idea as to what you're letting yourself in for before you join rather than after! These trips can be family, skiing, or day walks if they are your predominant interest.

To apply for membership you need to complete an application form which you can pick up at the club's Tuesday night meeting or download.

• Download membership application form.

You will need to be proposed and seconded in your application by club members with whom you have been tramping, ideally leaders of the trips. These people will introduce you to the Chief Guide and Club President who will also sign your application form.

Applications for membership are considered at the monthly meetings of the General Committee. Refer to the publications page for the rules governing our club.

The annual subscription is $55.00 ($30.00 for students under 25) and there is a one-time joining fee of $15.00. Couples, who are both members, pay $70.00 i.e. one subscription plus $15.00 annually.