Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I want to join Active Spirit?
Probably the main reason to join is that you want to live life to the fullest! Oh and the best bit, it's free to join, so what do you have to lose?
Active Spirit is a great way to enjoy a wide range of events and activities whilst meeting new people. Whether you are interested in sports, adventure, cultural events, special interest activities, nightlife, travel, personal and business development, or a combination of the above, Active Spirit will give you the opportunity to attend a number of interesting events which are co-ordinated via our member Forum. And if you don't see what you want to do there, you can always host an event yourself - there is sure to be some other members who would be interested in doing it to!
What are the benefits of membership?
- You can maintain a healthier lifestyle by participating in a wide range of activities
- Our regular friends aren't always interested in trying some things we'd like to. We give you the opportunity to meet some new likeminded people via our Forum and therefore have some company when trying a new activity!
- We co-ordinate the activities via the Forum, and we keep an eye on what's coming up to give you ideas about possible events.
- It's free to join!
How much does membership cost?
It's free to register as a member - you just "pay as you play" for any events you attend.
So you have nothing to lose by giving Active Spirit a go! Visit our Membership page to join.
Is Active Spirit only for singles?
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Active Spirit is open to anybody, whether single or otherwise. However, the environment is perfectly suited to those who do want to come on their own (most of our members come along to their first event alone). We know that everyone is different and enjoys different experiences, and therefore you may not always know someone who wants to try the same things as you. Attending our events is like being in a "group of friends of friends" - not a group of strangers! Our relaxed, friendly environment makes our experiences extremely suitable for anyone who wants to come along on their own - our friendly organisers at events will make you feel welcome and introduce you to others at the event - after all, we've all been newbies before so we know what it's like to arrive and not know anyone! And as our events are predominantly activity based, you will be interacting with a group of great individuals within minutes! Most of our members come alone for the first time to an event, but everyone is nice and friendly so you very soon feel part of the group.
What is the age range of people who participate in Active Spirit's activities?
Although we don't have age limits, our events seem to appeal predominantly to people in their early 20's through to approximately mid 40's (with a majority of our members between 25 and 35).
I'm new to Active Spirit - how does the Event Forum work?
Congratulations on signing up! Our Event Forum gives you the opportunity to view and register for events, as well as organise your own events which other members can attend. We have a couple of different forums. The Event Ideas forum is for members to suggest events they'd like to organise, to "test the waters" and see if there is enough interest from other members to do so. If you think you'd like to attend an event, please add a comment to the relevant event in this section (otherwise if you are interested but don't write anything the event might be canned as there will look like there is a lack of interest).
The Upcoming Events forum is for events which are definitely happening. Again you can register via the Forum your interest in the event.
You can also subscribe to all or some of the forums and / or topics and get regular (either daily or weekly) updates sent to you, letting you know when something new is happening.
How do I use the Forum?
1. Log in to the Active Spirit website using your member information (you must be logged on to view the Forums).
2. Before starting to use the forum for the first time, go to "View profile", "Access by Others", "Edit Profile" and click on the "Members" column in the first name line. You can also include your photo if you wish. This puts your first name up only (and photo if you choose) on any forum comments you make, so we know who we are talking to (this section is only visible to members, so you won't be seen by the general public).
3. Go to the forum section. View the Upcoming Events and Event Ideas, and register your interest or ideas as you so wish!
Didn't Active Spirit organise all the events previously? How come members can now contribute to events?
Yes, Melissa did previously organise all events, however after running that way for a couple of months we realised:
(a) The events were all chosen by Melissa and therefore very reliant on what she wanted to do rather than what members wanted to do!!
(b) Melissa also has a full time job, and so is limited with the amount of time she can spend planning, organising and hosting events. If members can contribute as well, then there is more opportunity to add more variety to the calendar. Not to mention there can be more interaction at the "Ideas" stage to enable a date to be chosen which suits a majority of members who'd like to attend (rather than a date chosen by Melissa because it suits her!).
(c) We want to keep membership free, so we need to keep our costs as low as possible. If we all chip in and host an event every now and then, we can make Active Spirit bigger and better than ever, with more variety and more interesting events.
I don't want to become a member of Active Spirit, or I have a friend who is not a member but would like to attend an event. Is this possible?
For privacy reasons for our members, you have to be a member to view our upcoming Events forum, and also to make suggestions of your own. We value your privacy if you sign up for Active Spirit so do not reveal your details to 3rd parties. However, if you are a member and want to bring a friend along to an event, depending on the event this should be okay (just let the event organiser know so they can ensure they have booked for enough people). Our motto is the more the merrier!
I work for a business that doesn't have a social club, but Active Spirit offers lots of activities we'd like to do if we did have a club. Can we join Active Spirit as a corporate business?
Absolutely! We can manage your social club function or arrange tailor made events just for your business. Please visit our Corporate Information for further information.
Do you do corporate event management?
Yes we do. We specialise in events for under 50 participants. Contact our Chief Experience Officer melissa@activespirit.com.au to discuss your individual requirements.
I love to travel, but don't want to travel alone. Are you planning on offering Active Spirit group travel in the future?
Yes, we are. We are currently developing some local weekends away, and some longer trips for later in 2008.
More questions? Please feel free to contact us at info@activespirit.com.au.