Membership
These pages explain our membership categories, how to apply/renew, and the affordability schemes we have to encourage as many people as possible to row with us.
The club has various categories of membership. The following rates apply for the membership year 1 Oct 2024 – 30 Sept 2025:
Joining
If you have just finished the learn to row course, or have rowed before and would like to join the club, have a look at what squads and groups we have available.
All membership fees are due on 1st of month of joining and must be paid within 30 days. If joining during the membership year please contact the membership secretary, who will advise the amount due for the remainder of the membership year.
Renewing
All membership fees are due on 1st October
Membership and racking can be renewed online. Junior Categories B, B1 &C must also complete a consent form.
For racking information see the racking section.
Affordability
Captain’s Fund: If you are unable to afford the normal payment scheme due to your economic circumstances, you can apply to the Trustees (via the membership secretary -select Join on the contact spinner) for alternative payment schemes. Each case is considered on its merits.
President’s Fund: The President’s Fund provides grants to individuals from Marlow that are competing at country (e.g. Home Championships) or International level.
Category | Membership Type | Price (per month) |
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A | Rowing Member over 18 and under 67 | £615* *1 (£56/month) |
A1 | Rowing Member over 18 and under 23 in full time education | £553* (£51/month) |
A2 | Rowing Member over 25 and under 67 – Senior Squad (inclusive of Senior Squad coaching supplement | £806* *2 (£74/month) |
A3 | Rowing Member over 18 and under 25 (inclusive of Senior Squad coaching supplement) | £559* *2 (£51/month) |
B | Rowing Member J/WJ17 & J/WJ18 squads (inclusive of coaching supplement) | £937* (£86/month) |
B1 | Rowing Member J/WJ15 & J/WJ16 squads (inclusive of coaching supplement) | £868* (£80/month) |
B2 | Rowing Member J/WJ14 squad | £435* (£40/month) |
C | Rowing Member Junior Development Squad | £342* (£31/month) |
D | Gym (Non-Rowing) | £335* (£31/month) |
D1 | Go-Row Gym (non-Rowing) – open to those who have successfully completed the training class assessment and is restricted to weekdays 0900 to 1200 | £155 (not available monthly) |
E | Supporter Member (Non-Rowing) | £68 (not available monthly) |
F | Temporary – available for short periods of time | On application |
H | Rowing Members Veteran (Available for those who reach the State Pension Age in this subscriptions year) | £435* (£40/month) |
I | Coaches (non-rowing) | £12 (not available monthly) |
J | Coxwains (non-rowing) | £50 (not available monthly) |
Y | Para Rowing Adult | £311* (£28/month) |
Z | Para Rowing Member under 18 or in full time education max age 23 | £279* (£26/month) |
Notes
* Single payments marked thus are shown with a £50 prompt payment discount for payment received before 1st November. After this time, the fee increments by £50.
*1 Some competitive squads have a coaching supplement. Details available from Squad Leaders.
*2. Senior Squad membership shown with half of the £150 performance fee included and the balance of £150, to fund during the year. This second instalment falls due on the 1st June.
Members in all classes are required to be in possession of an activated access fob. These are issued free of charge to new members. Lost fobs must be replaced at a cost of £5.
If you primarily row for another club (e.g. University Students, people who live abroad) then we can offer a discounted membership fees to reflect the time you actually train with us.
Trial Membership: For new members considering whether to join, there is a trial period (not to exceed one month) option available for a single monthly payment.
Pro-rata: If you join part way through the year we will usually pro-rata your membership so that you are only paying for the months you are with us.
For full details, see the membership policy.