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Joining D V O

If you enjoy the countryside and a bit of exercise you should try orienteering. It's good for individuals as well as families with small children. Our members will be pleased to guide you at your first few events. If you are unsure about what orienteering is, the British Orienteering Federation have an excellent web page which explains itl.

Derwent Valley Orienteers (DVO) are the orienteering club for Derbyshire, excluding the High Peak. We hold events regularly within the county, normally at least 6 or 7 open events a year, 1 major "badge" event, 2 or 3 night events, and a number of informal club member only events, normally on summer evenings. We also have a regular Wednesday evening training run throughout the year and hold a number of social events. Most orienteers join their local clubs as it is the best way of making sure you get information on all your local fixtures.

There are two levels of Membership within British Orienteering; Local British Orienteering Membership (LBM) and National British Orienteering Membership (NBM).

To determine which level of membership you require you need to consider, how far you travel to compete, the type of competitions you want to take part in and how frequently you orienteer.

Any orienteer that competes in more than three events will begin to save money by joining British Orienteering, as members receive a discounted entry at events.

Which events you receive a discount at will be determined by your level of membership and your club's location. You can choose to join British Orienteering as a senior (21 or over), junior (20 or under), or as a family group.

Benefits of becoming a Local Member of British Orienteering:

• Insurance cover (liability to 3rd parties) at events registered with British Orienteering
• Bi-Annual Newsletter
• Eligibility to compete in the JK, national, regional and district events
• Discounted entry to regional and district events in your club’s region only
• Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
• Discounts from national companies through the member benefits scheme
• Access to a national badge and ranking scheme
• Access to a members only section on the BOF website that will enable you to update your details and renew your membership online. There are also many exciting developments being made to this section including the ability to enter and pay for events online.

Benefits of becoming a National Member of British Orienteering:

• Insurance cover (liability to 3rd parties) at events registered with British Orienteering
• Quarterly issue of the British Orienteering magazine, Focus, which includes the junior magazine Ozone.
• Eligibility to compete in the British Championships, JK, national, regional and district events
• Discounted entry to the JK, national, regional and district events in all regions
• Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
• Opportunity to qualify to represent your country at international competitions
• Access to a national badge and ranking scheme
• Discounts from National companies through the member benefits scheme
• Access to a members only section on the BOF website that will enable you to update your details and renew your membership online. There are also many exciting developments being made to this section including the ability to enter and pay for events online.

From the start of 2007 all events will require you to produce your British Orienteering Membership Card which will entitle you to £2 discount, everywhere if you are a National Member and within the EMOA region if you are a Local Member. 

 
For BOF National and Local Membership you can now download an application form and a direct debit mandate.