Joining HALO

There are two types of membership within HALO: Local British Orienteering membership and National British Orienteering membership. To determine which level of membership is applicable, you need to consider how often, and where you will Orienteer. If you intend to compete within the Yorkshire & Humberside region, then Local membership may be appropriate. Many Events have a discount for British Orienteering members, so the membership fees can be recouped very quickly. To apply for membership follow this link to British Orienteering.

The benefits and membership fees are shown below. If you require further information please contact John Fulwood

Benefits of becoming a Local HALO Member of British Orienteering:

• Meet other people with similar interests and be part of a thriving club
• Participate in all the club's activities, which include regional, colour-coded & local events; training, coaching and social activities.
• Receive the club’s newsletter-HALO News-free of charge; with lists of future events, news of events, articles about orienteering and other club news. Published 5 times a year.
• Obtain free entry in Compass Sport Cup matches and some Relays
• Obtain half price entry for HALO events (when helping).
• Purchase club kit
• Share transport
• Insurance cover (public liability) at events registered with British Orienteering
• Bi-Annual Newsletter from British Orienteering
• Eligibility to compete in the JK, national, regional and local events with discounted entry to regional and local events held by other clubs in the YHOA region only. (Discount generally £2.00 per adult)
• Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
• Discounts from national companies through the member discounts scheme NB: Discounts for 2009 include money off AA membership/Cotswold Outdoor/Field & Trek/Go Ape and many more
• Access to a member only section of British Orienteering that will enable you to update your details and renew your membership online.

Benefits of becoming a National HALO Member of British Orienteering: All the above plus

• Quarterly issue of the British Orienteering magazine, Focus, which includes the junior magazine Ozone.
• Eligibility to compete in the British Championships as well as, JK, national, regional and local events
• Discounted entry to the JK, national, regional and local events in all regions and significant saving (£2 per day) when entering a multi-day holiday event (such as the Scottish 6-day, Croeso or the Lakes 5-day) when held outside the YHOA Region.
• Opportunity to qualify to represent your country at international competitions
• Access to a national badge and ranking scheme

Membership Fees for 2010

For new members Local membership of British Orienteering (BO) is free for 2010 provided you have not been a member in the last three years.

There is a £1.00 reduction for paying by Direct Debit

A family consist of 2 adults max. ( juniors – under 21 on Jan 1st 2010). (Cheaper to be a family than 2 seniors)

Membership BO Local BO National YHOA HALO Total Local Total National Family £13 £28 Nil £10 £23 £38 Senior £7.50 £20 Nil £8 £15.50 £28 Junior/Student Free £4.50 Nil Free Free £4.50 Special Introductory Offer for new HALO members: Free SI Dibber Hire at HALO Events for the first six months: - worth £11 per person for the Poacher series alone!!!