What does the "ANF" and "INF" stand for?
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Australian Naturist Federation and International Naturist Federation. The ANF is a member of the INF and most of the clubs in Australia are members of the ANF.
When you join a club you will get an ANF/INF passport that will be a prerequisite to visit most other clubs in the world. The ANF is the governing body that decides future directions of the nudist movement along with promoting and deciding who will host the convention each year.
Over the years Rosco has been host of 5 Australian Nudist Federation (ANF) conventions in 1980/81, 1984/85, 1989/90, 1993/94 and 2000/01.
For more information visit: http://www.aus-nude.org.au
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What is the difference between a club and a resort?
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A resort is a business in which you pay a daily fee to visit and use the resorts facilities. Some resorts have a yearly fee structure and generally speaking you don't have any say in the running of the resort.
A club is member owned and as such members have a say in the day to day running of the club. Clubs are run by elected committees. Members of Rosco pay a yearly fee to belong and can visit as many times in that year as they wish.
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Why should we join a club when we can go to the beach for free?
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When you join a club you meet other families and the camaraderie is great. Your children will want to spend time with their new found friends which allows the adults to spend some quality time together socialising. All club activities are family oriented which means that you can participate as a family. Clubs are open all year round whereas the beach is very much governed by the weather. Even in winter there is still good reason to visit a club to enjoy damper making nights, trivia, sport, social functions, communal teas or just relaxing around a campfire.
As a club we organise trips to other clubs and nude resorts, beach days and bushwalks where we can all go as a large group. We also have nude swim nights during the cooler months where we hire a fitness centre and close it off to the general public. Entry is by invitation only. The naked choice is all yours.
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What activities are organised for the children?
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| The children are not overlooked at Rosco. There are various activities organised for the children ranging from face painting, cricket, almost anything goes fundays, Easter egg hunts, Easter hat parades, swimming carnivals in which trophies are handed out, tennis and volleyball. |
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Do you have overnight accommodation at Rosco?
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| We have courtesy caravans for hire at a reasonable cost as well as powered and non-powered camp sites. Courtesy vans need to be booked in advance as they are very popular. Linen can also be hired. We do not have any cabins or hotel rooms for rent. |
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We heard that when you join a club all you do is work, is that true?
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The only work required by members is two duty days (one weekend) per year. Duty includes general cleaning, maintenance and grounds keeping. Tasks are tailor made to the strengths and abilities of members. The alternative would be to hire contractors which would involve greatly increased fees and non-nudist workers on site posing a potential security risk.
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Is Rosco clothing optional?
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| Rosco is a nudist club and not clothing optional. However common sense prevails and if the weather is cold and bleak you put clothes on to keep warm however if its hot enough to be in the pool then why not enjoy the freedom of being naked? |
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Clubs have too many rules and regulations.
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| Welcome to the real world! There are rules and regulations everywhere you go in life, even resorts have rules. Take the time to think about it. If the world was a free for all, mayhem would rule. Rules and regulations are a necessity for any club or resort to function and they are designed for people to respect each others rights. The rules that apply in society apply at Rosco. |
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We are new to nudism and would like to try social nudity, can you help us get over "first time jitters?"
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A/ Try nudity with your partner in your house or backyard.
B/ It is not a good idea to pressure your partner into
social nudity, It is far better to take your time and
gradually increase the frequency of "home nudity" and
when you both feel comfortable with nudity at home and
in the backyard then you can progress to the next stage.
(We recommend that you should only go nude in your
backyard if it is private and you are not putting a show on
for the public).
C/ Now is a good time to contact a nudist club and tell the
membership secretary that you are new to social
nudism, but practice "home nudity".
D/ A club is a good way to start social nudity as everyone
at the club is a nudist. Imagine going to a free beach
for the first time only to be seen by your neighbour who
is fishing at the beach fully clothed! If there is someone
you know at the nudist club they are there for the
same reason that you are. When you visit a free beach
there is a chance that you may be confronted by an
undesirable person and that could create an abrupt end
to your social nudity venture.
E/ When you join Rosco everyone goes on a six month
probation period.
F/ When you are in a nudist environment and you are
clothed you stand out from the crowd, when you
are nude nobody notices.
G/ You will find all new friends who share the same
interests as you and will tend to do things both at
Rosco and outside Rosco.
H/ People from all walks of life are nudists and being
nude brings everyone to the same level. There is
no class distinction caused by clothes.
I/ We only use first names at Rosco, so if you wish to
remain anonymous you can.
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What are the rules for photography at Rosco?
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| The rules are simple, you must obtain the permission of the person that you are taking the photo of before you take the photo and if you wish to publish any photos in any magazine, the Rosco club and the person that you are taking the photo of must be notified prior to sending the photo away. |
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What age are the people that go to Rosco?
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| People of all ages and all sizes go to Rosco. |
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What items do we need to bring with us when we visit Rosco?
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Items that could come in handy include:-
* comfortable camp chairs
* a bag for your rubbish to be taken home with you.
* sunscreen, hat etc. (shade is available)
* towels (also used for sitting on)
* ANF or INF passport if only visiting.
* bring all food and drinks unless there is a Rosco function on.
* gas BBQ provided.
* Water for drinking
" Sense of humour
*tennis racquets and shoes suitable for playing tennis in..
*20 Cent coins for showers.
Items NOT to bring to Rosco with you when you visit.
* fireworks, firearms or any other weapons.
* swimsuits.
* pets.
* unrelated minors without written parental approval.
* illegal drugs.
* anti-social behaviour.
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How do I find more information out about clubs?
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"The Australian Naturist" magazine is an excellent way. Ask for it at your newsagent or check the site out.
The Web site for TAN is http://www.naturist.net.au
Another great magazine is The Sun and Health magazine http://www.sunandhealth.com.au
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Where is Rosco located?
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| Rosco is located in the Watagan Ranges. Our nearest major town is Toronto which is located approximately 30 klms south of Newcastle in N.S.W, Australia. |
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Once we are members can we visit during the week?
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| Rosco is available to members 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Members can visit any time they want. |
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Want to know more about Rosco?
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If this web site suits your family then you can contact us by posting a letter telling us about yourselves to:-
The Membership Secretary
The Rosco Club Inc.
PO Box 45
Toronto NSW 2283
Or
phone ROSCO on
(02) 4978 1235 (please leave message)
0429 832 392 (week ends only)
Or
For a quick reply, E-mail us with your details on the form provided by clicking "Here"
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