Welcome to MRC
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.
Membership Categories
The club has various categories of membership
The following rates apply for the membership year 1 Oct 2019 - 30 Sept 2020:
| Annual Cost (£) | |||
| Category | Membership Type | Single payment | Monthly payments |
| A | Rowing Member over 18 and under 67 | £530* | £44 |
| A1 | Rowing Member over 18 and under 23 in full time education | £480* | £38 |
| B |
Rowing Member J/WJ17 & J/WJ18 squads (inclusive of coaching supplement) |
£780* | £65 |
| B1 |
Rowing Member J/WJ15 & J/WJ16 squads (inclusive of coaching supplement) |
£730* | £61 |
| B2 |
Rowing Member J/WJ14 squad |
£375* | £30 |
| C | Rowing Member Junior Development Squad | £275* | £21 |
| D | Gym (Non-Rowing) | £315* | £24 |
| D1 |
GoRow Gym (Non-Rowing) GoRow Gym Membership is open to those who have successfully completed the training class assessment. Gym use is restricted to weekdays 0900 to 1200 |
£125 | not available |
| E | Supporter Member (Non-Rowing) | £55 | not available |
| F | Temporary - at the Captain’s discretion for a limited period | on application | not available |
| H | Rowing Members Veteran (67 or over) | £315* | £24 |
| I | Coaches (non-rowing) | £10 | not available |
| J | Coxwains (non-rowing) | £40 | not available |
| Y | Para Rowing Adult | £290* | £22 |
| Z | Para Rowing Member under 18 or in full time education max age 23 | £265* | £20 |
* Single payments marked thus will be discounted by £50 for payment received before 1st November.
Members in all classes are required to be in possession of an activated access fob the cost of which is £5. Members of Categories B, B1, B2 and C will each receive one free activated access fob for parental use. Lost fobs must be replaced.
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
How to apply/renew
Existing Members
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.
New Members
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.
To join, please use the paper membership form.
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.
Payment Options
| Existing members | New Members | |
| 1. Online via Paypal | ✔️ | ✖️ |
| 2. By Bank transfer: Full amount due transferred to 30-95-36 47516368 Ref 20SUB{surname} See Note 1 |
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| 3. By Single Annual Direct Debit See Note 2 |
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| 4. Monthly Direct Debit See Note 3 |
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Note 1: This must be accompanied by an email to membership@marlowrowingclub.org.uk, stating Member's Name and class of membership required.
Note 2: To pay by this option you need to request a direct debit mandate by an email to membership@marlowrowingclub.org.uk stating the categories of membership & racking required. This request must be made before 20th September. You will then be sent a mandate or mandates which you need to activate on or before 28th September. The payment will be taken on 1st October annually. You will be notified of any change to future annual payments before further payments become due. Payment by this method will attract the £50 discount where applicable.
Note 3: To pay by this option you need to request a direct debit mandate by an email to membership@marlowrowingclub.org.uk stating the categories of membership & racking required. This request must be made before 15th October. You will then be sent a mandate or mandates which you need to activate on or before 25th September. The payment will be taken on 28th October and monthly thereafter on 28th of each month. You will be notified of any change to future annual payments before further payments become due.
It must be appreciated that this is not a “pay as you go” arrangement and if you terminate the arrangement without the agreement of MRC before the end of membership year you will be liable for a single payment equivalent to all unpaid monthly payments.
Affordability
Hardship 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) 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.
