OCEAN MEMBERSHIP

Ocean is a non-profit organization focused on promoting athletics (track & field, cross country) by delivering quality programs that provide excellent value and are developmentally appropriate. With a diverse membership of more than 400 members, our club has athletes ranging from beginners to national champions. However, all Ocean members, regardless of skill and accomplishment, receive the same support and access to club resources and expertise.

2024 MEMBERSHIP FEES:

See OCEAN PROGRAMS

***OCEAN ATHLETICS DOES NOT OFFER SUMMER CAMPS***

MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

  • Memberships are valid for a calendar year (January to December).

  • Primary intake/renewal period starts the second week in December until the end of February.

  • Membership applications are accepted throughout the year as program space permits.

  • Memberships include:

    • Race singlet (or T-shirt for Starfish & Seahorse)

    • Race entries for all Ocean hosted meets

    • Race entries for select supported meets**

    • Access to all Ocean age group training programs

  • Memberships include an annual volunteer commitment or a volunteer fee ($200).

  • Membership fees are not prorated if members join outside the primary intake/renewal period.

  • Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

*Race entries for supported meets are not included in the Masters or the High School Support membership.

PRORATED MEMBERSHIP FEE

New athletes (Seahorse, JD & HS Plus) joining Ocean Athletics after the primary intake period (December - February) are eligible for a $25 per month prorate discount starting in March. The discount is applied at checkout using a promo code. To receive the prorate promo code, please EMAIL before registering (allow 24 hours for a response). The code is only available to members joining Ocean Athletics for the first time. The prorate discount is $25 for March, $50 for April, $75 for May, $100 for June and $125 for July. The prorate discount amount is the same for all programs during the whole month specified.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

  • Volunteering is fun and it’s how we keep our membership fees low!

  • All members/families must volunteer at least 6 hours per calendar year.

  • Volunteering opportunities include:

    • Ocean hosted events (track & field meets, cross country meets)

    • Ongoing club support (clothing sales, facilities maintenance, fundraising etc.)

  • Volunteer bond is secured by credit card (secure online form) during renewal/registration.

  • Members/families can opt-out during registration by paying the $200 volunteer fee.

  • Please see our VOLUNTEERING page to get involved!

1-SESSION TRIAL

Prospective members are welcome to apply for a 1-session trial before committing for the year. This is not a tryout, but a trial to see if Ocean Athletics’ programming is what you are looking for. There is no club fee for the trial. However, all athletes must purchase a BC Athletics “Trial” membership ($10 plus tax and processing fees) to participate. This provides insurance. If you wish to continue with the club after the trial, the amount paid for the trial membership will be applied to the BC Athletics “Competitive” membership required for your program.

Please click the link below to apply for a 1-session trial. Programs with available trials are listed on the registration form. Trials are only offered for programs with available space. Once your trial application has been reviewed, you will be contacted to purchase your BC Athletics “Trial” membership and to book your trial date. Please do not attend training before you have been contacted.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Families needing help with membership fees may apply to both “KIDSPORT” and the Canadian Tire “JUMPSTART” programs. If you are successful with your application, the grant will be sent directly to Ocean. Please contact us by EMAIL prior to submitting an application so we can confirm available space in your requested program. Please note that the grant may not cover the full membership fee. If it doesn’t, you are responsible to pay the balance.