ROWING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership in PBDRC caters for all levels of activities from absolute beginner
to members of the national squad; from pure leisure activity to training for
Henley Royal Regatta; and from youngsters learning to row to veterans who just
won't stop.
Surely something for every taste... then read on!
Experienced oarsmen and women are very welcome at PBDRC. The club enters regattas throughout the summer season, with racing at the top 2000m multi-lane events (Wallingford, Metropolitan as well as our own Poplar Spring) and at lots of regattas along the Thames (Twickenham, Kingston, Molesey among others) as well as regattas at Cambridge and Maidstone. We participate in the main Head Races during the winter: the Scullers Heads, the Pairs Head, the Fours Head and the Eights Heads, all on the Tideway, and at other head races on the Thames, the Medway and the Cam. We aim to compete at Henley Royal Regatta each year.
Social Rowers are well-catered for at PBDRC. Whether because their jobs are so demanding that they cannot commit to more than the occasional Sunday outing, or because their other sporting involvement demands their attention elsewhere, or possibly because they are 'between-crews' - whatever the reason, some of our members are not already committed to squads and/or boats and just want a paddle on a weekend with some training thrown in. We aim to ensure that everyone gets afloat each weekend morning - arrive ready to row by the time given and we will do our best to ensure that it happens.
Beginners have the opportunity to learn to row at PBDRC with our L2R courses each March and September. These intensive semi-formal month-long courses are aimed at complete beginners who have never rowed before. Stay with the course and you will be racing 5 weeks later. More details here.
Membership Fees
Club Management
Members' Information
Subscription fees include the use of the Clubhouse, gym, equipment,
coaching. In the case of full members, membership also includes membership of
the PBDRC Crown Club (face value £60, click here for further details).
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£340 p.a. |
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£47 p.a. |
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£32 p.a. |
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£22 p.a. |
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£12 p.a. |
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£120 p.a. |
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£29 per month for full members |
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£75 p.a. for singles |
Payment by cheque or Standing Order.
For further details contact Roger Chastell.
Download a Rowing Membership Application form here
Please note: membership is subject to the approval of the Committee.
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The club is managed by a committee of 10 members, who have volunteered their help in the running of the club. These volunteers do so without remuneration or reward. The committee does however expect all members to assist in the management and daily running of the club.
Regular appeals for help or assistance are posted on the notice boards throughout the year requesting help at a variety of activities and functions.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT WITH THESE EVENTS.
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1. All membership subscriptions must be paid during April.
Those not paying after April 30th will be considered to have resigned from the
Club.
2. The committee wishes to encourage equality - therefore sexist
or racist language or behaviour is not acceptable.
3. Members can apply to the committee for use of any vacant
locker. However the club will not be liable for any valuables left unattended
in the changing areas or secured within any locker.
4. Members are expected to abide by all current club rules,
in particular regarding safe use of the club and the river. Any change to club
rules must be proposed at a General Meeting or at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Members using the Royal Albert Docks Facility must conform
to the circulation pattern displayed within the Boat Shed, and must record
their outings at Reception before going afloat.
6. The committee strongly advises all members to register
with the Amateur Rowing Association.
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