Join Reading

Reading Rowing Club welcomes adults of any age and juniors over the age of 11. We accept new members all year round and it is not necessary to have any rowing experience; the club currently has over 200 members, many of whom joined with little or no experience of rowing. For those adults new to the sport you will join our Learn to Row course before progressing to the relevant squad. Juniors should contact the Junior Vice Captain direct (please note that there is currently a waiting list for those looking to join the Junior squad)

If you are interested in joining Reading Rowing Club then your first port of call should be the relevant Vice Captain – Men’s, Women’s, Juniors’ or Masters’.

In order to join you should fill in the Reading Rowing Club Membership and Medical Screening forms, or for those wishing to join via the Learn to Row course, complete the Beginners Course form (see below for forms) and return them to the Facilities Manager by post to:

Facilities Manager
Reading Rowing Club
The Boathouse
Thames Promenade
Richfield Avenue
Reading
RG1 8BD

New members should also read the Club Rules, Bye-Laws and Safety Guidelines. While Junior members and parents/guardians are required to familiarise themselves with the Junior Regulations.

Reading Rowing Club Rules
Reading Rowing Club Bye-Laws
Junior Member Regulations
RRC Safety Guidelines
RRC Safety Guidelines – Appendix A – Navigation Rules and Danger Areas
RRC Safety Guidelines – Appendix B – Landing Circulation Pattern

Personal Boat racking is also available to member at Reading, please see form below.

Forms

New and renewing members

Reading Rowing Club Membership
Medical Screening (Adult)
Medical Screening (Junior)
Learn to Row Application Form

Personal boat racking

Boat racking

Trial Memberships

If you wish to try the sport before commiting to the cost of a full year's membership, then we offer a month long trial for £30. This trial membership gives you full access to the club's facilities so that you can decide whether or not you want to become a full member of the club.

Current Membership Prices

New and lapsed members should note that there is a one-off £30 joining fee. Coxing membership is available and costs just the £30 joining fee.

Month of joiningAdultStudentJuniorColt
April 2012£310.00£155.00£155.00£120.00
May 2012£284.17£142.08£142.08£110.00
June 2012£258.33£129.17£129.17£100.00
July 2012£232.50£116.25£116.25£90.00
August 2012£206.67£103.33£103.33£80.00
September 2012£180.83£90.42£90.42£70.00
October 2012£155.00£77.50£77.50£60.00
November 2012£129.17£64.58£64.58£50.00
December 2012£103.33£51.67£51.67£40.00
January 2013£77.50£38.75£38.75£30.00
February 2013£51.67£25.83£25.83£20.00
March 2013£25.83£12.92£12.92£10.00

Welfare

Reading Rowing Club upholds a duty of care to all of our members.
Our Club Welfare Officer, Sarah Kenyon, ensures that Reading Rowing Club is compliant with British Rowing guidelines on child protection. Sarah administers the CRB check process and ensures that all adult volunteers and coaches follow good procedure. She is available at any time to junior rowers, parents or other members of the club who have questions or would like to discuss any welfare matters. You can contact her by email.
The British Rowing guidelines regarding junior athletes are accessible here.

Learn2Row

Learn to Row

For those adults new to the sport we advise you join our Learn to Row course. This is a 6 week course designed for complete beginners. After which you should have the basic skills to allow you to join one of the main squads.