How to Join

First, fill out the New Member Application.

Next, find a New Member Orientation on our Calendar of Events that works for you. New Member Orientations listed on our calendar are open to anyone over 18 who wishes to apply for membership. Please arrive on time–early is even better. Please be ready to pay for the membership type you expect to select. Most questions will be answered in your New Member Orientation.

What to Bring to Orientation

Government Issued Photo Identification that includes your birth date
Form of payment (Cash, Check, Major Credit Cards are all accepted) unless you paid online

When Are Applications Approved?

New member applications are voted on approximately 90 days after you join at the Executive Committee meeting. The APEX Executive Committee vote upon all new membership applications per APEX Policy. During your “temporary” membership status, you will be afforded all the rights and privileges of full membership. You will be contacted within 15 days of the vote if your membership is not approved for any reason.

If You Would Like More Information

If you would like more information before joining, please attend one of our “Open to the Community” events. There are discussion groups called Special Interest Groups, socials such as the APEX Munch at FEZ and the Bowling Social at AMF Tempe, as well as our BBQ and Open House, all of which are open to non-members.

You can also email [email protected] if you don’t find what you need on the web.

Renewing your APEX Membership

You can do this at the door of any members-only event.

Membership Options

Please Visit Membership Types

Frequently Asked Questions for New Members

Yes! Absolutely! Nearly all of our classes and social events are equally accessible to singles as to those in couples (or other relationship types). While it is true that solo play is not allowed at parties, they are still a great opportunity to socialize and meet new people! And while APEX expressly does not offer any dating or matchmaking services, it is not uncommon for people who meet here to form new relationships–anything from play partnerships to committed long-term relationships.

APEX does not offer a “couple’s” membership option. A very diverse range of relationship types and statuses are represented at APEX, including singles, couples, polycules, leather families, and more. We all meet at APEX as equals, and so no relationship style gets preferential treatment. Offering a “couple’s” membership would imply that couples are favored over other relationship types, which would be in direct conflict with APEX values.

APEX does not offer special pricing based on genders (or lack of gender). Everyone is welcome as equals at APEX and no single gender (or lack of a gender) is favored over any others. There will be no invasive conversations about your gender in order for you to be welcomed at APEX. Giving preferential treatment based on gender (or any gender construct or label) would be in direct conflict with APEX values.