Join thousands of Arrowmen from across the country for the OA’s largest event!
Registration opens this fall!Ways to Attend:
- Delegates - Participants who register directly with a lodge contingent. Lodge leadership will coordinate payment of conference fees. Use the Lodge Locator Tool to find your local lodge.
- Individuals - Participants who register outside of their lodge contingent. Council Scout executives must still approve these individuals’ attendance. These participants will register directly through the National OA Event Registration System (NOAERS) and will be housed in premium (hotel) housing. This option is only available for adult participants at least 21 years old.
- Staff - Volunteers who execute the conference and coordinate their own travel. Staff opportunities are available for both youth and adults. Staff can either choose to stay in University of Tennessee, Knoxville dorms or premium (hotel) housing and will register directly through the National OA Event Registration System (NOAERS).
- Virtual Delegates - Participants who do not travel to Knoxville but still want to watch a livestream of NOAC programs and other exclusive content. These individuals will register directly through NOAERS.
Pricing:
Pricing Types:
- Early Fee (Oct. 4, 2021 - Dec. 15, 2021): Lower Price, Less Flexibility, Register Early
- Non-refundable unless event is cancelled (e.g. COVID)
- Full fee paid at initial registration
- Normal Fee (Oct. 4, 2021 - May 31, 2022): More Flexibility, Pay Over Time
- Refundable minus $100 deposit, unless event is cancelled (e.g. COVID) then fully refundable
- $100 deposit paid at initial registration
- Remaining balance paid in spring 2022
- Late Fee (June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022): Higher Price, Least Flexibility, Register Late
- Non-refundable unless event is cancelled (eg. COVID)
- Full fee invoiced at initial registration
Pricing Rates and Deadlines:
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Registration Type |
Total Fee |
Required Deposit |
Registration Window |
|---|---|---|---|
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DelegateIn-PersonUT Housing |
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Varies by lodge |
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IndividualIn-PersonHotel Housing |
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| Early |
$925 |
$925 |
Oct. 4, 2021 - Dec. 15, 2021 |
| Regular |
$975 |
$100 |
Oct. 4, 2021 - May. 31, 2022 |
| Late |
$1025 |
$1025 |
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 |
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Virtual Delegate |
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| N/A |
$75 |
$75^ |
To Be Announced |
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StaffIn-PersonUT Housing* |
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| Early |
$575 |
$575 |
Oct. 4, 2021 - Dec. 15, 2021 |
| Regular |
$625 |
$100 |
Oct. 4, 2021 - May. 31, 2022 |
| Late |
$675 |
$675 |
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 |
*Staff Hotel Option: Staff will have the opportunity to purchase hotel housing for an additional $350.00.
^Deposit Refunds: Virtual delegates are eligible for a full refund if cancelled before May 31, 2022.
Promotional Resources
Dear [insert lodge name] members,
We are excited to invite you to join our lodge contingent at the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference from [insert expected travel dates], 2022 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville! This is the largest event in the OA, with upwards of 8,000 attendees—from more than 200 contingents—expected from across the country.
After more than a year of living through this pandemic, we can’t wait to get back to NOAC and watch the nightly stadium shows, bring our lodge to victory in the sports and ceremony competitions, and meet Arrowmen nationwide, all while spending a week living in a college dorm—and yes, it will have air conditioning!
The conference itself is held from July 25-30, 2022, but we will also need time to travel to and from Tennessee. Our contingent will meet at a [central location/airport] and travel together via [airplane/car/bus/etc.] We’ll share more details in the coming weeks about our itinerary, costs, and how to register but for now, mark your calendars to attend the 2022 NOAC with our lodge contingent!
To hear more about what’s in store at next year’s NOAC, follow the conference social media pages on Instagram and Twitter @OANOAC and like the Facebook page, “NOAC,” and be some of the first to hear the theme announcement in August and other updates!
In brotherhood,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
Arrowmen,
The 2022 National Order of the Conference will be here before you know it! On [insert departure date], 2022, we’ll travel down to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for the OA’s largest event!
We hope you’ll join our lodge contingent at the conference as we compete with more than 200 other lodge contingents in competitions, watch the live performances at the stadium shows, and attend the conference festival! If you plan to travel with us, you should register directly with us starting [insert lodge registration launch date]. The national organization will also launch a registration website on October 1, but that is primarily used for conference staff.
A few reminders on why you should join us for this exciting event:
- Gather with upwards of 8,000 other Arrowmen who will attend NOAC, the OA’s largest event!
- Watch the nightly shows, including live entertainment, a laser light show, appearances by national officers, and more!
- Meet and talk with Arrowmen and Scouts from across the country, all gathered together in one place!
- Spend a week living in an air-conditioned college dorm room at UT! Our lodge contingent will be housed together during the conference.
We hope to see you join us for NOAC 2022!
In Brotherhood,
[insert lodge name] Lodge Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions:
We have developed these FAQs with the details that are currently known. These FAQs will be continuously updated with additional details and the NOAC Concierge email will be available later this summer to answer your questions.
Last Updated: May 20, 2021
General Questions:
Q: What is a NOAC?A: The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is typically attended by as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the BSA National Jamboree in size and scope. Our largest conference was in 2015, attended by more than 15,000 Arrowmen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. We expect at least 6,000 Arrowmen to attend in 2022.
Q: When and where will NOAC be held?A: NOAC will be held July 25 – July 30th, 2022 at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. UT Knoxville also hosted the 1977, 1992, and 2000 national OA conferences.
Q: Who can attend NOAC?A: Any registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow as of the conference start date. Attendance requires the review and approval of your council Scout executive or their designee. All attendees are required to provide BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) forms A&B. Adults also require up-to-date BSA Youth Protection certification.
Q: How much does NOAC cost to attend?A: NOAC fees are based on attendee type. Conference fees cover housing, program, and food service during the event. Staff and individual attendees are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to UT. For delegates, additional fees for transportation to and from the conference as well as any contingent expenses are at the discretion of your lodge contingent leadership.
Q: Should I register as a delegate or individual?A: Youth attendees (under the age of 21) must register as a delegate with their local lodge contingent unless they intend to serve as a staff member. Adult attendees (at least 21 years old) may choose to register as either a delegate or individual. Delegates register and travel with their lodge contingent. Contingents are housed together in air-conditioned UT residence halls and are seated together at the nightly shows. Adults who wish to participate in the conference alongside members of their lodge should register as a delegate.
Q: How do I register?A: Delegates will register directly with their lodge leadership. All other attendees will register individually in NOAERS beginning October 1, which can be found at https://registration.oa-bsa.org.
Q: How can I register as a staff member?A: Staff members require the same local approval and documentation as contingent members, with additional approval from the lead adviser of the NOAC committee to which you apply. Lead adviser contact information will be made available in the forthcoming Conference Registration Kit.
Q: When will registration be open?A: Registration will open in early October for individuals, virtual participants, and staff. Delegates should contact their local lodge leadership.
Q: When will Conference Registration Kits be available?A: Conference Registration Kits will be available for contingent leaders later in the summer of 2021.
Q: Is there a quota or youth to adult ratio that will be enforced?A: There are no lodge capacity quotas. The NOAC committee always recommends a 2:1 youth to adult ratio for your lodge contingent in order to maximize the youth delegate experience. Your contingent cannot have more adults than youth.
Q: Are there day passes available?A: Day passes are not available for NOAC. Everyone attending NOAC must be either a registered delegate, staff member, or invited guest.
Q: What are the closest airports to the university?A: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located in Knoxville and is approximately 20 minutes from campus and is serviced by American, United, Delta, and Allegiant airlines. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is approximately 2.5 hours from Knoxville and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 3.5 hours from Knoxville.
Q: Will airport transportation be available?A: Yes, for an additional fee. NOAC will offer airport transportation from/to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and potentially Nashville (BNA) for both individuals and contingents. Fees and details will be forthcoming, including confirmation of Nashville (BNA) service.
Q: How early can we arrive on campus?A: Contingents should plan to arrive on the UT Knoxville campus no earlier than Monday, July 25th. There are no accommodations available for early arrivals. Contingent check-in times will be assigned during the registration process. The first meal provided will be dinner on Monday, July 25th.
Q: When should we plan to leave?A: Program officially concludes with the Friday evening Theme Show and any post-show activities. The final meal served will be breakfast on Saturday, July 30th.
Q: Where will we be housed?A: Contingents and staff will be housed and eat meals in University residence halls located throughout campus. Linens and towels will be provided.