Memberships
Canberra Rocketry Group is a prefecture of the Tripoli Rocketry Association Inc (TRA) - an international rocketry body based in the USA. The TRA provides affiliated clubs and their members with guidance and insurance coverage for all TRA and organised prefecture launches.
Visitors
Visitors and those interested in potential membership and pursuit of this amazing activity are very welcome to join us at any of our organised launches - either as a spectator or guest participant.
Sponsored Flying - CRG Guests
If you have built a low or mid-powered rocket and would like to fly it before considering joining, we can provide a one-day sponsored launch arrangement, whereby one of our executive committee members will supervise and act as the responsible party for the preparation and launch of your rocket. This is a great way to start, as our mentors can provide all kinds of hints and tips to ensure your experience is a good one.
After you are basking in the glory of your successful 'space shot', why not consider joining? It's a great hobby that provides a wide range of options and challenges. Why not come along, speak to our experienced rocketeers and see what it's all about!
Joining the Tripoli Rocketry Association
Memberships of the TRA is a prerequisite for all Canberra Rocketry Group members. Joining the TRA is easy - just jump over to their online system, fill out your details and in no time you'll receive your nice shiny Tripoli membership card and information folder.
Once you are a TRA member (a copy of the membership receipt is sufficient to get started), come along to a launch (if you haven't already - see above) and test your skills as a rocketeer!
Interstate HPR TRA Member Guests
CRG recognises that some Australian states do not require a pyrotechnic license to use HPR motors. Accordingly, all current HPR-certified TRA members visiting from states that do not require the license will conduct flights under the supervision of a currently licensed CRG member, subject to the approval of the CRG executive / TRA Prefect. Launch fees will apply for non-CRG guests.
Launch Fees
The following launch fees are payable for TRA member guests. CRG membership fees are inclusive of launch fees though, so why not consider joining!
| High Power | $10.00 per launch day |
| Low/Mid Power | $2.00 per launch day |
Joining the Canberra Rocketry Group
CRG has a modest membership fee structure aimed at covering the costs of our licensing, approvals, equipment maintenance and club operations.
CRG Membership Fees:
- Annual CRG membership extends across the financial year (i.e. July - June)
- Part-year fees are established to reflect the typical number of launches available between the joining time and the end of the financial year.
- Senior membership (18+) at all levels entitles related children to attend and fly Low and Mid-power with the member.
- Membership is inclusive of all launch fees.
- Members must be over 18 to certify and fly at the high power levels.
| Membership Category | Full Year | Half Year |
| Junior Low Power (<18 years, supervised launch) | - | - |
| Senior (18+ years) | $60 | $30 |
Membership will be confirmed and card issued when registration is completed and payment is received. Your CRG membership card will be issued to you as a PDF or JPEG image that you can keep on your phone. Alternatively, you can request a physical card.
Membership applications can be completed online below, or you can complete the downloadable Membership Form and email to Canberra Rocketry Group.
Junior Membership applications must be completed by submitting a copy of a membership form signed by a parent or guardian.
For any level of membership, it is requested that you do register your membership online so that you are automatically added to our member database, even if you submit a completed membership form by email.
Payment Details
Please make payment by bank transfer (details below) or bring to a launch. The online payment facility included in the online membership application is not currently enabled. Please note that membership will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
| Account Name: | Canberra Rocketry Group Inc. |
| Bank: | Westpac |
| BSB: | 032747 |
| Account Number: | 241802 |
Support
CRG is a very collegiate group, with members of all ages and experience levels. If you're a bit unsure about how to put together that next amazing launch vehicle, help is at hand! We also have a growing group of High Power certified members, so if it is the bigger stuff that you're interested in, we can explain the pathway and help with all preparations.
Please feel free to contact CRG with any queries at Canberra Rocketry Group or Contact CRG.
Online Membership Registration
Please select one of the following membership levels by clicking on the appropriate Register button.
