FEES & FORMS

Annual Membership Fees

Adult	year 1 $175, then $350
Junior	year $75,then $150
Family 2 members	$425
Family 3+ members	max $500
Family Juniors only	$225
Trainee Novice	$100
Casual member	by donation

(casual members are visiting rowers from other clubs, who must sign in and consult the captain/vice captain for permission to use a boat

You may also pay in 2 instalments

Membership Bundle

Download and print the membership form

Download and print the members' guide

Download and print the code of conduct

Download and print the child protection policy

Download and print a safety list

Download the entire bundle (zip file) Membership Bundle

Insurance

For insurance purposes:

Racers must become Regional Competitor members of Rowing New South Wales
Recreational rowers can opt for Recreational membership (3 or 12 month) to take advantage of RA's limited Personal Accident Insurance

Please see : RNSW Membership Form .

Racers: For insurance purposes, it is important that both your club and Rowing NSW membership fees are up to date before you race.

Regional Competitor	$65
Regional Junior	$35

PORT MACQUARIE ROWING CLUB

If you are interested in learning to row, contact one of our club representatives and organize a meeting time down at the boat shed.

You don't have to commit to a membership immediately. A coach or mentor will give you your first couple of introductory sessions; if you like it, we will ask you to commit to a learning program of around 6 weeks and to pay a non-refundable fee of $100, which is deducted from your membership fees if you then decide to become a full member.

PMRC Sydney World Masters Team

You may choose to pay your membership fee in 2 instalments if you wish.

Safety - On and Off Water

The club takes the safety of its members very seriously.

Your responsibilities :

Know which boats you are competent to row (ask the Captain or Vice Captain)
Wear BRIGHT colours on the water, so high speed craft can see you
Know the hazards - ferry, buoys,sandbanks, oyster beds, rocks
Check the weather & tide before you launch. Never row in thunderstorms
Place your nametage on the location board before launching. Tell people where you are going
Check over your shoulder frequently
Review the capsize drill.
If in doubt, ASK

Facilities & Equipment

As a member, you'll have access to the clubhouse (a great place to gather for coffee after the morning row), the 4 ergometer machines in the clubhouse, the showers and the boatshed. If you're a beginner, a coach will let you know which club boats from the club fleet you may use. The club owns a trailer for transporting boats to regattas.

Juniors

Dan, Madeline and Jeremy, Berry Park 2009

Our junior team is competitive, attending 5-6 regattas annually as well as State and Nationals, and tryouts for the North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS).

Masters

The Seasoned Veterans...Bob, Tim, Darby, Geoff

Our masters range from highly competitive, to those who enjoy a social row on weekends. Competitive rowers have the opportunity to attend 5-6 regattas a year with the club, as well as State and National championships.In addition to attending regattas, we also enjoy periodic club breakfasts or social evenings, and dawn or moonlight rows.

why row?

There are several good reasons for taking up the sport of rowing, whether you're a junior or a master. Here are just a few:

Health & Fitness

Rowing promotes aerobic fitness, balance, flexibility and development of all major muscle groups.

Balanced Lifestyle

Rowing stimulates the balance centres that we tend to neglect with age.

Teamwork

Rowing competently in a crew requires precision - and diplomacy! It is challenging and rewarding in equal measure.

Zero Impact

Rowing is a non-weightbearing, non-impact sport - that's why people in their 80's and 90's are still competing!

Zero Carbon Footprint

Rowing is all human powered. Greenhouse gases at a minimum!

Mental Challenge

Good rowing technique takes a lot of mental discipline!

email: portrowing@gmail.com