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ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts)
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Basic Information: |
ACE is the largest roller coaster club in the world.
It was founded as a not-for-profit, all volunteer club to foster and
promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of
the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary
steel coaster. Since 1978, ACE has grown from 3 members to over 6,000
members representing 49 states and over 12 countries. |
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at www.aceonline.org. You can write them at: 5800 Foxridge Dr, Suite 115
Mission, KS 66202-2333. You can call them at: (913) 262-4512 | |
Publications: | As a member of ACE, you get 6 bi-monthly magazines called ACE News, and 4 copies of RollerCoaster! magazine. ACE News is a bi-monthly newsletter with up-to-date information about ACE, its events, roller coasters, and amusement parks. RollerCoaster!, ACE's quarterly color magazine, features in-depth articles and photos of roller coasters. | |
Cost to Join: |
Individual membership is $50.00 per year. A couple (2 people at the same address) is $65.00. A family (3 people or more at same address) is $70.00 for the first 3 people, and $5.00 for each additional. |
C.E.C. (Coaster Enthusiasts of Canada)
| Basic Information: |
The CEC is a non-profit organization of
persons interested in Amusement
& Theme Parks, Carnivals, and World's & Other Fairs. We are
interested in
their construction, history and day-to-day running. The rides are
the
particular interest of this group, especially roller coasters. We
like to
know about their manufacturers, construction, and history; plus collect
photos, brochures, postcards, books, and videos. |
| How to Join: |
Main URL: www.CEC.chebucto.org
Club Information: www.CEC.chebucto.org/CEC-Info.html
Membership: www.CEC.chebucto.org/CEC-Memb.html
You can write them at: Dan MacKellar, 34389 Bradley Street, Box
8, Apartment 12, Lucan, Ontario N0M 2J0.
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Cost to Join: |
View the website
for this information. |
Coaster Zombies
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Basic Information: | Coaster Zombies Club is a fellowship of fun loving coaster fans, who love to travel to distant places to enjoy roller coasters. This club has several events each year building up to its annual invasion of Six Flags America, in Largo MD, scheduled for fall of 2000.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at http://members.aol.com/coasterzombies/CZPAGE..html. You can write them at: Coaster Zombies Club, P.O. Box 12, Arlington, VA 22210-0012. | |
Publications: | As a member of Coaster Zombies, you get a bi-monthly newsletter about the on-goings of the club and other coaster information. | |
Cost to Join: |
Individual membership is only $15.00 per year. |
E.C.C. (European Coaster Club)
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Basic Information: | When you join the European Coaster Club you become part of a group of more than a thousand others, all of whom share your enjoyment of roller coasters and other thrill rides no matter where in the world they are.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at
www.coasterclub.org. You can write them at: European Coaster Club
PO Box 8994, Cranston, RI 02920-0988. Writing from the UK, write
to European Coaster Club, PO Box 2098, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14
9YG, England. |
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Publications: |
As a member of the European Coaster Club, you get a 6 issues of
First Drop magazine. Every edition of First Drop brings you
at least 40 pages (often more) of news, views, reports, photos and
opinions covering new (and old) thrill rides in the UK, Europe, the
USA and further afield. |
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Cost to Join: |
Personal membership is $35.00 per year (North America only) with additional family members at $5.00 each (North America only). |
Florida Coaster Club
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Basic Information: |
Florida Coaster Club Mission Statement: "To bring together
people who share the love and thrill of riding roller coasters. To
travel near and far in the quest of the ultimate coaster ride. We
are in search of ...THE ENDLESS SUMMER OF ROLLER COASTERS!" |
| How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at
www.floridacoasterclub.com. You can write them at: Florida Coaster
Club, P.O. Box 135005, Clermont, FL 34713-5005. |
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Publications: |
As a member of the Florida Coaster Club, you receive Airtimes
newsletter, a bi-monthly newsletter about the club, coasters and parks. |
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Cost to Join: |
Single membership is $20.00 per year from month of receipt and double membership is $30.00 per year from month of receipt for (2) people in the same household.
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Freundeskreis Kirmes und Freizeitparks
e.V. (German Coaster Club)
| Basic Information: |
FKF e.V. is the largest fanclub association of fairs
and theme parks in Germany. It was founded as a not-for-profit, all
volunteer club to foster and promote the conservation, appreciation,
knowledge and enjoyment of fairs and theme parks. It serves as a junction
between the business' and fans' worlds. Since 1997, FKF e.V. has grown
from 7 members to over 500 members coming from different European
countries. |
| How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at www.fkf-online.de
and download this sheet: www.fkf-online.de/pdf/mitgliedsantrag.pdf.
You can also write them:
Freundeskreis Kirmes und Freizeitparks e.V.
c/o Alexander Göttmann
Rheinallee 24
55118 Mainz
-Germany-
Alternatively, you can also write to them: info@fkf-online.de
in order to receive further information. |
| Publications: |
As a member of FKF e.V., you get 6 bi-monthly magazines
called Park+Ride (written in German). FKF e.V. is proud to offer its
members events at parks and fairgrounds throughout Europe. A most
recent publication is called AchterPlan 2001, which lists all currently
operating roller coasters in Germany.
These publications are only available to members. |
| Cost to Join: |
Individual membership is Euro 39.00 per year. There
are further options for students, unemployed and retired people. Extra
options for family members and coporations. The extra coast for international
members are:
7 Euro (in addition) for European members, for non-Europeans:
25 Euro (in addition for standard shipping),
44 Euro (in addition for international airmail). |
Great Ohio Coaster Club
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Basic Information: |
The G.O.C.C. is a social organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the ultimate scream machine, the Roller-Coaster, thrill rides, and Amusement Parks. Though many of its members are from Ohio, potential members are invited from all states.
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| How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their web site to obtain the
membership application at: www.greatohiocc.org. |
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Cost to Join: |
A single membership costs $20.00 per year, a corporate membership is $20.00 per year, a couple memberhsip is $30.00 per year, and a family membership is $40.00 per year.
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I.A.A.P.A. (International Association
of Amusement Parks and Attractions)
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Basic Information: |
Dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of our industry, IAAPA is made up of more than 5,000 members in 91 countries across the globe. IAAPA works through a series of volunteer committees to create services, educational products, and opportunities for exchange between members worldwide. Membership benefits and goals include improved efficiency, marketing, safety and profitability—together with the highest possible professional standards in the amusement industry.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at www.iaapa.org
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the amusement and recreation
business providing family entertainment at permanent locations is
eligible for membership in this category.
Note: This is not an organization for a coaster enthusiast
to join. It is geared more for companies.
You can write them at: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions,
1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314. You can call them at (703)836-4800 or fax them at (703)836-4801.
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Cost to Join: |
Check their website for this information
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M.A.C.C. (Mid Atlantic Coaster Club)
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Basic Information: | MACC is a roller coaster club based out of Northern Virginia. Its events are put on at different parks through the year. Two examples are "Screamfest" & "Summer Send Off". Most of the time members get ERT or Exclusive Ride Time. Parks are very nice to give MACC ride time before or after the park is closed for the day. Also MACC has picnics at parks from time to time along with an event.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at http://hometown.aol.com/macclub1. You can write them at: 7532 Murillo Street, Springfield, Virginia 22151.
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Publications: | As a member of MACC puts out a monthly newsletter called "The Front Seat". This letter comes out at the start of each month and contains information about new roller coasters, coaster trips, coaster events and other coaster information (primarily in the eastern half of the country but not always). | |
Cost to Join: |
Individual membership is only $15.00 per year (U.S. residents). Couple membership is $25.00 per year, and $5.00 for each additional member (U.S. Residents). Non-U.S. residents but residents of the U.S. is slightly extra. |
N.A.P.H.A. (National Amusement
Park Historical Association)
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Basic Information: | The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the amusement and theme park industry - past, present and future. NAPHA was founded in 1978 by a former employee of Chicago's legendary Riverview Amusement Park (closed 1967) and has grown through the years to include amusement park enthusiasts from around the world.
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How to Join: |
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in amusement parks
and includes people from all walks of life. To join, you can go
to their website at
www.napha.org. |
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Publications: | As a member of NAPHA, you would receive eighteen publications a year - more than any organization of its kind. NAPHA News is a publication released six times a year that includes historical amusement park articles on current developments in the industry. Each issue averages 20 to 40 pages per issue. NAPHA NewsFlash!!! is a four page monthly newsletter focusing on current events in the amusement park industry. | |
Cost to Join: | These prices are for U.S. residents only. It is slightly higher outside the U.S. A household with one copy of all publications is $55.00 per year, a household with two copies of all publications is $80.00 per year, a corporate membership with one copy of all publications is $55.00 per year, and a corporate membership with two copies of all publications is $80.00 per year.
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Southern California Coaster Club
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Basic Information: | The Southern California Coaster Club is a coaster club based in southern California and primarily focuses on the southern California parks, including Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and Sea World.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at
www.westcoaster.net/sccc.htm. |
The Western New York Coaster Club
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Basic Information: |
The WNYCC is a coaster club which is based out of western Newy York. It has several events throughout the year in many of the northeastern parks.
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How to Join: |
To join, you can go to their website at www.wnycc.org.
You can write them at: Yvonne Wheeler, WNYCC Membership Director,
140 Winslow Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. |
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Publications: | As a member of WNYCC, you would receive 10 issues of The Gravity Gazette. |
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Cost to Join: |
An individual membership is only $20.00 per year, a household membership
is $25.00 per year, and a corporate membership is $30.00 per year
(these costs increase $20.00 if you live outside North America). |
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