Membership.
Join OCRA
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) brings together athletes, clubs, coaches, Technical Officials, race organisers, volunteers and supporters who want to help obstacle sport grow in Ireland.
OCRA membership provides a way to become part of the national obstacle racing community and support the continued development of the sport.
Why Join OCRA?
Membership helps support OCRA's work across areas including:
- Athlete development
- National and international competition
- Team Ireland
- Coaching
- Technical Official development
- Clubs and communities
- National Championships
- Qualification events
- Race organiser relationships
- Safeguarding and sporting standards
- The long-term development of obstacle sport in Ireland
As OCRA programmes continue to develop, members will also be able to access relevant opportunities, information and services connected with the sport.
For Athletes
OCRA membership provides athletes with a direct connection to the national organisation responsible for developing obstacle sport in Ireland.
Depending on the competition or programme, membership may also be required for activities such as:
- International qualification
- Team Ireland participation
- National Championships
- OCRA ranking programmes
- Certain OCRA courses or development opportunities
Where membership is mandatory for a particular programme or competition, this will be clearly stated in the relevant information.
For Recreational OCR Athletes
You do not need to be an elite or competitive athlete to join OCRA.
Many people participate in OCR because they enjoy:
- Training
- Taking part in events
- Learning obstacle skills
- Meeting other athletes
- Challenging themselves
- Being part of the OCR community
OCRA represents the wider development of obstacle sport, not only championship athletes.
Supporting the Sport
Membership also helps OCRA build the structures required for obstacle sport to develop nationally.
This includes work on:
- Clubs
- Coaching
- Technical Officials
- Events
- Qualification pathways
- National competition
- Community development
- Athlete representation
- Education
- Governance and integrity
Membership Information
Current membership categories, fees, eligibility and membership periods will be published here as registration opens. Existing members will be able to view, renew and update their membership through the membership system.
Become Part of OCRA
Whether you race competitively, take part recreationally, coach, officiate, volunteer or simply want to support the growth of obstacle sport in Ireland, OCRA membership provides a way to become part of its development.