Grand Rapids Rowing Club

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Membership is for adult programs. For high school rowers, see Junior Programs. Membership is required for Adult Recreation and Masters programs. Membership is not required for 100-, 200- and 300-level classes.

Membership Benefits

Members enjoy a wide variety of competitive and recreational opportunities, as well as several social events throughout the year.

Rowing privileges (for Individual, Family and Young Adult memberships)
Free participation in Adult Recreational program, Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings during on-water rowing season
Access to member-only classes and programs, such as intermediate sculling and masters competitive rowing
No additional cost for equipment use or access
Once certified by a GRRA coach, members have full access to the boathouse, including a wide assortment of club shells to use as often as you wish (subject to club policies)
Discounts on private coaching*, merchandise, workshops, classes**, regatta fees, and rowing programs offered by the club
Access to rack storage for private shells ($150 indoor for 1x/2x, $300 indoor for 4+/4x/8+, $75 outdoor annually)
15% discount at Elk Brewing and a 15% discount on food at Vitale's of Comstock Park
Full access to website and club communications
Ability to hold board positions

*Membership does not include private coaching. Group coaching is available during Adult Recreation, which is included in your membership, on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
**Membership does not include class fees. However, members receive a discounts on classes.

Membership Obligations

Members are required to support the organization through the many service opportunities and boathouse duties. We strongly encourage you to support the club in these activities.

Dock-in/Dock-out days
Hosted regattas
Learn-to-Row days
Boathouse, grounds, shell, equipment and dock maintenance
Fundraisers
Equipment Fund - $50/year payment or fundraising efforts

Membership Signatures and Payments

Memberships run from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. If a new member joins during the rowing season (after May 1) his/her membership fee is prorated for that year. Payment is requested when you join, and can be made online*. A better choice would be to select "Invoice me" when registering, and simply send a check to the club or place in the boathouse dropbox. *Paying by check saves the club Paypal online fees.

Grand Rapids Rowing Association
PO Box 3189
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Club Rules and Procedures

USRowing Safety Video

Rowing Waiver

Water Temperature Waiver (GREEN Certified only)

Membership Registration

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Young Adult $125.00 (USD), prorated to $63.36 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments Eligible for rowers aged 18 to 26. Not intended for high school students; high school students, please see our Junior program.

Individual $350.00 (USD), prorated to $177.40 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments Eligible for adult rowers 27 and up.

Pair - $500.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments This option is for members who have 2 individuals who row. This is defined as any 2 people living within the same household.

Family - $650.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 5 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments Family memberships are available for to up to 5 members of a family living in same household (family membership of more than 5 members, or not living together, is subject to approval by the board). Each family member enjoys all the benefits of individual membership! The primary member should join with this membership form, and additional members can be added later (as members of a "bundle" in your membership profile).

Coxswain - Free Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments Coxswains are a critical member of each crew. Coxswain membership is ideal for those who wish to focus on coxing or who may have an injury or disability that prevents rowing. Coxswain members may row with Rec if all coxswains seats are filled and there are open rowing seats available. However, coxswain members cannot take a rowing seat from Individual, Family or Young Adult members. In addition to this membership level, free coxswain classes are offered regularly through out the year. Coxswains are also paid for supporting Learn-to-Row classes and corporate events.

Non-resident - $50.00 (USD) Subscription period: Monthly No automatically recurring payments Guests are invited to row with Adult Recreation 3 times at no charge (donations welcome). A monthly non-resident membership is available to anyone not living within 100 miles of Grand Rapids. Non-resident memberships are limited to 3 months. Additional monthly charges apply for Masters Competitive.

Social - $55.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: April 1st No automatically recurring payments Social memberships are meant for those who aren't interested in rowing with the club, but still wish to remain in touch with the club happenings and social events. Social memberships may also be used for non-residents, anyone not living within 100 miles of Grand Rapids, who will not be using the club equipment in a given year but who wishes to maintain his or her support of the club. Social memberships are not pro-rated.

Not ready to join yet?

Be sure to to attend any of our FREE Learn-to-Row days or attend a class. Also, non-members and social members can row up to twice per calendar year as a guest of a member. We hope you decide to join us!

GRRA is a member of

Grand Rapids Rowing Club (GRRC) is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3189, Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Boathouse Address: 291 North Park St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

616-607-6935

Grand Rapids Rowing