Proudly wear Melbourne colours

Being a member at Melbourne Rowing Club means a lot more than just rowing. Our members also contribute to the social, recreational, sporting and competitive networks of the club in some of the following ways:

Voluntary coaching | Voluntary coxing | Leading squads | Driving our trailer to regattas | Committee membership | Organising social functions & fundraisers

Our members include men and women of all ages from beginners to masters, state and national champions.  We've even incubated the occasional Olympian!  We're super proud of our members who have represented at National and International level and those who have been selected to represent Victoria.  We're grateful and respectful for the diversity and contribution of all our members to keep the club alive, growing and a great place to be!

Register your interest to find out more! 

Wanting to learn to row or maybe you’re looking to get back in a boat, register your interest with Melbourne Rowing Club and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunities available with us.

Ready to join us - select your membership option

Membership is valid from 1 July to 30 June and fees are subject to an annual Committee review.

Senior membership (25 years +)  $636 per year, $165 one time joining fee.
Access to all club boats and oars, gym, ergometers, squads, coaching, club fitness and training programs, social bar, social functions, newsletters and emails, competes for MRC as a rower.  All terms must be accepted.

Student membership (full-time student 18 - 24 years of age).  $450 per year, $110 one time joining fee.
Access to all club boats and oars, gym, ergometers, squads, coaching, club fitness and training programs, social bar, social functions, newsletters and emails, competes for MRC as a rower.  Includes RV affiliation and public liability insurance.  All terms must be accepted.

Coxswain membership $93 per year.  
Access to all club boats and oars, gym, ergometers, squads, coaching, social bar, social functions, newsletters and emails, competes for MRC.  Cannot compete as a rower.  Includes RV affliation and public liability insurance.  Joining fee applies if upgrading to Student or Senior membership (if not paid before).  All terms must be accepted.

Social membership $88 per year.
For members who simply want to enjoy the social side of MRC.  No access to boats or gym equipment, cannot compete as a rower or coxswain.  Access to the social bar, functions, newsletters and emails.  Includes public liability insurance.  Joining fee applies if upgrading to Student or Senior membership (if not paid before).  All terms must be accepted.

Visiting rowers $25 no joining fee, payable at your first row.
Ideal for those visiting Melbourne and would like an occasional paddle.  Access to all club boats and oars, gym, ergometers, squads, coaching for 30 days only. 
Visiting rowers cannot race.  Excludes RV affiliation and public liability insurance.  Joining fee applies if upgrading to Student or Senior membership.  All terms must be accepted.

Rowing Victoria Affiliation and Insurance

RV affiliation includes membership with Rowing Victoria and personal injury insurance under their policy.

Select the membership option below to begin the registration process.

New member registrations will need to provide the following:

• The name of the club member who is proposing your membership.
• Two Committee Members who have met you.
• Photo ID used to verify your identity and date of birth.  These details are deleted immediately after verification.
• In addition, your NCAS details, WWCC and a RSA certificate if you have any of these.

Applications are reviewed by the Committee for final approval and can take up to 30 days.  Most applications are processed within a few days.