Ambition.
Respect.
Comradery.
Membership Options
At Adelaide Rowing Club, we offer a range of membership options to suit rowers of all ages, experience levels, and interests.
Whether you're aiming for elite competition, looking to stay fit, or simply want to enjoy the camaraderie of the rowing community, there is a place for you here at ARC.
Full Active Membership
For competitive rowers of all grades and ages who train regularly and represent the club at regattas.
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Access to all club boats and equipment
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Full use of training facilities, including gym
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Boatshed & gym access to suit your schedule*
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Coaching support and crew placement
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Eligibility for local, state, and national competition
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Voting rights at club meetings
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Insurance via a competitive RowingSA Registration
Non-Competitive Rowing
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
- Rat, The Wind in the Willows
We know that racing is not for everyone, and that there is plenty of enjoyment to be had simply enjoying the sensation of a rowing shell gliding over the top of the water.
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Access to all club boats and equipment
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Full use of training facilities, including gym
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Boatshed & gym access to suit your schedule*
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Voting rights at club meetings
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Insurance via a Social / Recreational RowingSA Registration
Non-competitive members need to take out a Full Active membership with ARC, paired with a Social / Recreational RowingSA Registration.
If you find that you do want to start racing, you can upgrade your RSA registration at any time to suit your plans!
Semi-Active Membership
For individuals who want access to the club’s gym, but without the commitment of on-water rowing.
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Use of our gym equipment and facilities
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A suite of weight machines and free weights
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8 modern Concept II ergometers (rowing machines)
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Space for stretching, core work, and circuit training
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A convenient training location near the Adelaide CBD
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Scenic jogging routes along the River Torrens
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Secure changing facilities
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Easy access to the upstairs bar and lounge for post-training relaxation
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Ideal for cross-training or general fitness
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24/7 access to suit your schedule*
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No access to usage of boats for training or competition
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Insurance via RowingSA Social / Recreational Registration
Non-Active Membership
Perfect for our alumni of retired rowers, or those who want to get involved without pulling the handle themselves.
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Invitations to club events and social functions
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Access to the clubhouse
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Opportunities to coach, volunteer and stay involved
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No rowing or gym equipment access
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Coxswains permitted to cox with relevant RSA rego
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Voting rights & committee eligibility
Social Affiliation
Perfect for family supporters, kindred spirits and those who love the social side of our sport.
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Invitations to club events and social functions
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Access to club newsletters
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No rowing or gym equipment usage
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No voting rights or committee eligibility
Club Fees
Title | Term Option | ARC Membership Fees | RSA Registration Req'd? |
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Full Active - Full Season | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 895.00 | Yes - Competitive |
Full Active - 1st Half | 1 July 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 | $ 447.50 | Yes - Competitive |
Full Active - 2nd Half | 1 Jan 2026 to 30 June 2026 | $ 447.50 | Yes - Competitive |
Full Active - SASI Scholarship Holders | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 500.00 | Yes - Competitive |
Full Active - Year 12 School Leaver | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 500.00 | Yes - Competitive |
Semi Active | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 500.00 | Yes - Social/Recreational |
Non Active | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 280.00 | Coach/Volunteers only |
Social Affiliate | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 50.00 | No |
*Additional charges apply for private boat rack hire and provision of boatshed keys and security fobs.
Rowing SA Registration
All ARC rowers, coxswains, gym users, coaches and volunteers are required to be registered with RowingSA in order to be covered by Rowing Australia's national insurance programme. This programme is how we provide cost-effective Personal Accident, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity coverage for our members.
The requirement for members to hold a current RowingSA Registration forms part of ARC's "No Pay, No Play" policy and extends to non-competitive participants (gym, coaching, volunteers etc).
For further information, please refer to the insurance and membership pages of the RowingSA website (www.rowingsa.asn.au)
RSA Category | Term | Registration Fee |
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Senior Competitive - Full Season | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 381.59 |
Senior Competitive - 1st Half | 1 July 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 | $ 281.59 |
Senior Competitive - 2nd Half | 1 Jan 2026 to 30 June 2026 | $ 226.59 |
Senior Competitive - Coxswain | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 171.59 |
Social / Recreational Rower | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 20.00 |
Coach | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | Paid by ARC for appointed coaches |
Official / Volunteer | 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 | $ 0.00 |
Please note:
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Additional race entry & boat transport fees apply for certain events and regattas, including State Championships, National Championships, Head of the Yarra and Riverland Regatta. Members will be invoiced accordingly.
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Any RowingSA fines (including scratchings and loss of bow numbers) incurred by ARC members will be re-charged to the named crew via invoice. Any dispute relating to fines is the responsibility of the crew to pursue with RowingSA. The Club will not absorb any fines incurred by its members.
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Junior members who are 19 years of age or under at 30 June 2025 may eligible for discounted registration fees. Please email membership@adelaiderowingclub.com.au to make arrangements for this.
For more information, please refer to the membership page of the RowingSA website (www.rowingsa.asn.au)
