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Our club is member-owned. Club membership covers an entire year; both on-the-water rowing and the option of off-season training. Our rowing season runs from Dock In on Saturday, March 22, 2025, to Dock Out, tentatively set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, offering plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty of The Grand River. For our 2025 season, our Recreational Team will be rowing Monday and Wednesday nights (6-8pm) and Saturday mornings (8-10am). Rowers of all skill levels are welcome, though new rowers are required to complete a Level 100 LTR class. Membership benefits include coached rowing sessions, use of club equipment, social events, and hanging with the best group of crazies this side of the Big Lake.
Membership Types
Individual $400
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
Available to adult rowers aged 25 and older
Young Adult $150
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
Available to rowers aged 18 to 24. This is not intended for high school students—please refer to our Junior program. Young adults can access this membership for up to 4 consecutive years.
Pair $570
Bundle (up to 2 members; same house)
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
This option is for members with two individuals who row, defined as any two people living in the same household.
Family $740
Bundle (up to 5 members)
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
Family memberships are available for up to 5 members of the same household. Family memberships for more than 5 members or for those not living together require board approval. Each family member receives all the benefits of individual membership! The primary member should complete the membership form, and additional members can be added later as part of a “bundle” in your membership profile.
Non-Resident $50 per month
Subscription period: Monthly
No automatic recurring payments
Guests are welcome to row with Adult Recreation up to three times at no charge (donations are welcome). A monthly non-resident membership is available to individuals living more than 100 miles from Grand Rapids, with a limit of 3 months. Additional monthly charges apply for Masters Competitive.
Coxswain
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
Coxswains play a vital role on each crew. The Coxswain membership is perfect for those who want to focus on coxing or who may have an injury or disability that prevents them from rowing. Coxswain members may row with the Rec team if all coxswain seats are filled and there are available rowing seats. However, coxswain members cannot take rowing seats from Individual, Family, or Young Adult members. In addition to this membership, free coxswain classes are offered throughout the year. Coxswains are also compensated for supporting Learn-to-Row classes and corporate events.
Social $60
Subscription period: 1-year membership, starting April 1st
No automatic recurring payments
Social memberships are designed for those who do not wish to row with the club but still want to stay connected to club activities and social events. They are also available for non-residents—anyone living more than 100 miles from Grand Rapids—who will not be using the club’s equipment in a given year but still wish to support the club. Social memberships are not prorated.
Not sure what to choose? Contact Us. Do you have rowing experience and want to join our club? Complete the New Member Registration to get started in a boat. Looking for experience? Sign up for a Learn to Row class!