Membership

JOIN NLAA / RENEW MEMBERSHIP - year 2027

Membership Term Policy

  1. Membership Year - The official membership year runs from January 1 through December 31. All memberships are issued on a non-prorated basis.
  2. Standard Expiry - Memberships purchased or renewed between January 1 and September 30 expire on December 31 of the current calendar year.
  3. Extended Expiry for Late-Year Registrations - Individuals who join or renew on or after October 1 - including registrations completed in October, November, or December - will receive membership valid until December 31 of the following calendar year.
  4. Renewal Responsibility - Members are responsible for ensuring their membership remains active. Renewal is required annually unless covered under the extended expiry provision outlined above.

Membership in the NLAA allows an athlete to compete in our sanctioned events. Every sport organization pays insurance as a corporate body on behalf of event organizers in case of legal liability or mishaps. Without insurance individuals would run the risk of unnecessary and very costly personal involvement in legal suits. Sanction and membership fees help to cover these costs and ensure that people will be willing to volunteer their time.

Who Can be a Member of NLAA? NLAA membership is open to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact the NLAA Office for information regarding eligibility to take part in our programs regulated by the requirement to be either a Canadian citizen or a Landed Immigrant — ie: NL and Canadian Team programs and NL and Canadian funding programs.

There are opportunities to benefit from courses and clinics - as an athlete, official, or a coach. The NLAA also supervises events in order to insure that rules are followed and criteria maintained on an even basis throughout the province. Making provincial and national teams is also possible with full NLAA membership. The NLAA also supervises Provincial Events - Road Running and Track points competitions, and all Road, Track, and Cross-Country Championships.

Member Clubs

Additional Information

Membership Types

*Multi type of memberships are charged only one Athletics Canada Fee. Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Road Running (12+)

$26.00
Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($3.00 ).
Valid for:
  • Road Running
  • Cross-Country Running
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Track & Field (U12)

$26.00
*Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($3.00 ).
Valid for:
  • Track & Field
  • Road Running
  • Cross-Country Running
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Track & Field (12+)

$48.00
Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($25.00 ).
Valid for:
  • Track & Field
  • Road Running
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Masters (35+) Canadian Masters Athletics
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Coach

$40.00
Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($25.00 ).
Note:
  • Non-Competitive Membership
  • membership is paid in addition to “Road Running”, “Track” or “Official” membership
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Official

$30.00
Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($25.00 ).
Note:
  • Non-Competitive Membership
  • membership is paid in addition to “Road Running”, “Track” or “Coach” membership
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

*Associate

$4.00
Includes Athletics Canada Fee ($3.00 ).
Note:
  • *Please do not sign up if you have already purchased a different type of membership.
  • Non-Competitive Membership
  • Volunteer or Board Member (Club or NLAA)
  • no charge if registered as “Road Running”, “Track” or “Coach/Official” member
Membership fee plus transaction fee and tax.

Permanent ID

  • Beginning in 2010, the NLAA will issue a single, unique, registration ID for each member. This unique ID will be retained from year to year as members change clubs, Athletics Canada branches, or membership status.
  • All registration is handled through the provincial office. The NLAA membership is valid for one calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
  • NLAA membership will be available October 1st of every year and is a 15-month membership that is valid until the end of the following year (i.e. December 31).
  • Members should inform the NLAA office if any information submitted on their membership form changes during the year. Example: mailing address, contact information, club affiliation or personal coach.
  • Registered members only:
    • Only performances from REGISTERED members of the current year will be accepted for rankings, standards, team selection or records.
    • Any performance that achieves or satisfies Provincial/National Team selection criteria, while not a member, will not be accepted. There will be no retroactive acceptance of performances.
    • An athlete must hold a current Athletics Canada/Branch competitive Membership (track membership for track and field selection / rankings / standards / records) at the time the performance is achieved.

Membership - Terms and Conditions

  • Application Requirements - Membership applications and payments are processed through the NLAA online portal. All memberships must be paid online. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
  • Membership year - January 1st through to December 31st & is not prorated
  • Age Determination - For membership and competition purposes, an individual’s age is calculated as of December 31 of the membership year.
  • Upgrading Memberships - Members may upgrade their membership category at any time during the membership year.
  • Refund Policy - All memberships are non-refundable.
  • Performance and standards Recognition - Performances will be officially recognized only if the athlete holds a current competitive membership at the time the performance is achieved.
  • Coach and Official Memberships - Individuals serving as coaches or officials must purchase the appropriate Coach and/or Official membership in addition to any competitive membership.
  • Eligibility for NLAA Membership - NLAA membership is open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador living within the province, as well as those temporarily residing outside the province for school or short-term employment.
     
    For programs regulated by Athletics Canada that require Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status—such as NLAA and Canadian Team programs or funding programs—individuals must contact the NLAA office for clarification regarding eligibility.

Membership Benefits

Road & Cross-Country Running
Track and Field
Masters / CMA
Day of Event Permit

Regions

Burin
Residents of Burin Peninsula.
Central
Residents of Central Newfoundland, including that area north and west of Terra Nova Park up to and including Sandy Lake.
Eastern
Residents of Eastern Newfoundland, south and east of Terra Nova Park, but excluding the Burin Peninsula and Eastern Avalon Region.
Eastern Avalon Region
Residents of the cities of St. John´s and Mount Pearl, Bell Island, St. Thomas, Portugal Cove and Torbay north to Bauline, and also Paradise and the Southern Shore from Bay Bulls to Trepassey.
Northern
Residents of Labrador.
Western
Residents of Western Newfoundland, west of Sandy Lake and including the Northern Peninsula

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