Membership

Members of the Flying Geckos enjoy a wide range of benefits and a structured developmental programme to help them enjoy their climbing and reach their potential.

Benefits include:

  • Discounted entry to the Adventure Centre for Club sessions
  • Free use of club harnesses and climbing shoes during club nights, trips and workshops
  • Supervised club sessions
  • Access to outdoor climbing trips
  • Subsidised training workshops
  • Structured coaching and instruction
  • Progressive skills certification
  • Support for travel to competitions
  • Interaction with other youth climbers

Membership Eligibility

Members must be a minimum of 8 years old to join.

Members:

  • 8-10 years with a dedicated parent belayer
  • 9 -13 years ‘Toprope License’ from the Billy Goats programme
  • 13+ years completed a Kind Foundation Belay induction

If you are coming from another facility (city/overseas) contact us and we will arrange a placement session to get you in the best level for your skills.

Financial Obligations

Flying Geckos club fees are only:

  • Term Fee – $15 per term (invoices for this are sent each term)

Club membership includes use of club equipment (shoes, harnesses, ropes and quickdraws) and instruction and coaching by our trained club volunteers.

Please note that these fees do not cover the cost of entry to the Adventure Centre or any other facility we might visit.

Adventure Centre Geckos Discounted Entry Rates

  • $12 casual entry
  • $100? 10 passes (1 term approx)
  • $45/month unlimited entry membership

Registration

As a voluntary club, we are limited in the number of youth members that our volunteer support adults and coaching staff can realistically support. If unsuccessful in joining the club this term, you can opt to go on to our waiting list for consideration first next term.

We usually only take new members at the start of each school term. Completed registrations are requested before the end of the prior term to assist with planning.

Once you register via the form below, and when your application has been reviewed, you should receive an email from at the email address you have provided asking you to complete your membership registration online using our Sportlyzer membership system, including digitally “accepting” the membership agreement which sets out expectations of behaviour, commitment to training, safety, risk, etc. You can also contact the Membership Officer via the details below for more information.

    One of the pre-requisites below is required to join the Flying Geckos:

    Any questions?

    Got any questions? Phone our membership coordinator on 027 201 7790 or email us at