New Member Information

Step one: Do you already have an account with us?

Some new members may already have an account online with us. This happens when you have registered for a membership or course at OSCC55+ before, or if you participated in a City of Oshawa Recreation program in the past.

If you already have an account; see Returning Member Information for further instructions.

If you have never had an OSCC55+ membership before, and have never participated in a City of Oshawa Recreation program in the past, then proceed to Step two.

Important: If you are unsure if you have an account, please do not create a new account; call a member of our OSCC55+ Administrative Team at 905-576-6712 extension 2830 for assistance.

Step two: Create your account

1. Go to the Register Online
2. From the drop-down menu, select Create Account.
3. Enter your personal information such as name, address, contact information, and password. Required fields are indicated with an * and require a response to save.
4. Click "Create Account" to complete.
5. From the menu, you should now see your first and last name as the logged in user.

Note: Passwords must be a minimum of eight characters and must include three of the following:

• Lowercase character
• Uppercase character
• Numeric character
• Special character

Tip: Not sure if you already have an account?

Try entering your email on the reset password page. You will receive an email within 15 minutes to reset your password if you already have an account with an email.

If you have an account but your email address is not on it, contact us at 905-576-6712 or info@oscc.ca to have your email added.

Step three: Log into your account

1. Return to Register Online
2. Click on ‘Log In' on the right side of the purple banner.
3. Enter the email associated with your account and password you just created.
4. Click ‘Log In' on the purple banner. Once you are logged in, your name will appear on the right hand side of the purple banner.
5. Proceed to Step four.

Step four: Create your Resident or Non-Resident membership contract

1. Click on the OSCC55+ logo on the left hand side of the purple banner to take you to the homepage.
2. Click ‘Become a Member' in the Become a Member box.
3. Click the ‘More' button within the Oshawa Resident or Non-Resident option (whichever is applicable) on the bottom right of the box.
4. In the details box, under Contract User, make sure it is your own name listed, if not, use the drop down arrow to select your name. 
5. Click the purple ‘Update Price' button; the Contract Summary information will appear for your review.
6. Click the purple ‘Add to Cart' button.
7. Proceed to Step five.

Step five: Check out and pay

1. Click the purple ‘Checkout' button
2. Click on the circle box beside ‘Agree' stating you have read and agree to the terms of the OSCC 55+ Membership Waiver.
3. Click purple ‘Submit' button.
4. Click the square box beside "I Agree to the Terms and Conditions"
5. Click the "Confirm & Continue" button. You will be directed to the Moneris payment site to complete the transaction.
6. Enter payment information on the Checkout screen:

• Cardholder Name – exactly how it is printed on your credit card
• Card Number – no spaces
• Expiry Date – enter only the month and year with no slash
• Card Security Code – located on the back of the card for MC, VISA and on the front for AMEX
• Enter the postal code that is associated with your billing address

  7. Click teal ‘Checkout' button. You will receive an order confirmation and your receipt with be emailed to you.

Please note:

• In order to register for courses, events, or workshops you must complete your membership transaction in our system first. Once your membership is purchased you can return to register.oscc.ca to sign up for activities.
• Transactions will appear as a ‘City of Oshawa' purchase.

Step six: Membership purchase complete

Congratulations and welcome! You are now an active member of the OSCC55+!

Our staff, volunteers and fellow participants are here to guide you, and help you make the most of your membership.

The next time you stop by a Branch, come see us at the front desk and we will take your picture and give you your official OSCC55+ membership card.

Consider attending a welcome orientation, or check out the latest Activity Guide to get started!