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The Ontario Alliance of Climbers relies on generous individuals and corporate partners to retain access to our rock climbing areas. On October 18, 2023, the OAC Board of Directors voted to implement an Annual Membership plan for the organization beginning February 1, 2024 priced at $20 per year.
Please contact info@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca for any inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How will my Annual Membership help the Ontario climbing community?
Projects such as the Climb in Parks campaign to restore climbing access at Devil’s Glen have shown the value the OAC provides to the climbing community, and steady funds allow the OAC to do more to retain and expand access to climbing in the province. Your Annual Membership fee is an investment in outdoor climbing in Ontario and the organization that stewards that access.
Your contributions are directed towards operating expenses such as events, insurance and technology costs. Funds also cover special projects such as access infrastructure, land surveys and rebolting projects. Operating costs fluctuate based on the OAC’s book of work, and in future may also include the hiring of part-time staff, advocacy efforts, or stipends for key volunteers (e.g. Event Project Managers).
Why $20?
In 2023, we conducted a thorough review of Local Climbing Organizations (LCOs) across Canada and the US in advance of making this change. The OAC was one of only two LCOs in Canada that offered a lifetime membership at the time, and the vast majority of LCOs charged an annual membership of around $20. Also, $20 was roughly the average price of a day pass in one of Ontario’s 50+ indoor climbing gyms.
What if I want to give more than $20?
If you would like to give more than $20 for your annual membership, you will be provided with the option to do so when you register. We are incredibly appreciative of all your financial support – whether that’s $20, $200 or $2,000.
Can I opt-out of the auto-renewal of my Annual Membership?
Yes. Auto-renewal of membership dues allows the OAC to better plan and make decisions around our ongoing expenses. However, if you would like to opt-out you will be able to do so at the time of registration.
Do I get any perks with an Annual Membership?
There are no supplementary benefits currently being provided to Annual Members at this time, though we will be exploring this model. Advocacy work takes significant time, effort and money; if you are currently climbing outdoors in Ontario, you have already likely reaped some benefit from the OAC’s involvement. Contributing as an Annual Member is an easy way to give back financially to support the OAC’s ongoing and future projects.