Membership from all over the world is welcomed.

Membership will cover you for public liability insurance within Australia when competing in a whipcracking competition, putting on a show, or teaching whipcracking when run according to the insurance stipulations.  1.You must have a first aid kit on hand. 2. Be in a roped off area. 3. If teaching, the learner must wear a hat and safety glasses.

Your membership will entitle you to receive around 6 "Get Cracking" newsletters  a year on what's happening in the world of whipcracking.  In the newsletter there are very interesting articles that are a must for any whipcracking and plaiting enthusiast.  By becoming a member of the AWPA you will be able to compete from State to State in competitions run under the AWPA.  You will also be able to sign up to the new Yahoo Group.  You can see the front page of a newsletter here.

Membership within Australia is $30.00 per/adult and overseas members $50.00. Membership must be renewed on the 1st of July each year.  Please contact an affiliated club in your state if you wish to be a member of a local club.  Membership to affiliated clubs includes membership to the AWPA.

Overseas Members can pay through PayPal.

Australian Members can download an AWPA membership form.

Overseas members will only need to fill out the membership form if competing, performing or teaching whipcracking within Australia.

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