Membership and learn to row
Becoming a member of Newport Rowing Club is easy and a great way to get fit and meet new friends.
Our membership includes juniors, men’s and ladies senior rowers and recreational rowers. We are well equipped to coach you in both rowing and sculling, on some of the calmest waters on the island.
Taster sessions and learn to row.
Beginners are invited to come along to any Saturday/Sunday club session, (please book by email first on membership@newport-rowingclub.co.uk) where they will be offered a “try-out” taster. You can then sign up for a learn to row course spread over 2 months with a least 6 coached sessions, leading to full membership and joining one of our friendly squads. See "Learn" tab for more info'.
Our fees.
Our fees are very competitive when compared to a lot of other sports and the costs of a yearly gym membership. All the necessary equipment and coaching is included in the subscription fee.
Other bits.
Our membership criteria is not complicated, and is designed to encourage people in to the sport, however we will need to be to able to verify your ability to swim at least 50 metres, unaided, in light clothing. For non-swimmers, it is a requirement that a low-profile lifejacket or buoyancy aid is worn, which we can provide.
We expect all of our members to act in line with our Core Values of Excellence, Respect, and Teamwork in everything we do. We are a club that collectively is greater than the sum of the parts.
Affordability.
As a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), we wish to ensure that no one is precluded from fully participating in our club because of cost. Our membership fees are very competitive. Where there is a genuine issue of affordability we will discreetly ensure that costs fall within the limits set out by the CASC rules.
