Club Membership

OAR provides rowing opportunities for adults of any experience level. See OAR’s Membership Manual (rev. 10/2021) for details. Club membership is not required for Youth Program or Adult Learn to Row participants. 

The rowing ‘year’ starts on February 1st and membership fees for returning members are due at that time (payment plans/arrangements are available). After June 1, however, all membership dues must be paid in full.

Individual Membership: $580
Family Membership*: $875

*Family membership extends member benefits to 2 adult household members plus dependents.

 Member Benefits

Full members are eligible to fill board positions as well as vote in club matters at the annual membership meeting. In addition

• Access to club boats appropriate for their skill level

• Access to the boathouse and fitness equipment (ergometers, weights, etc.)

• Access to coached programs*, regatta entry*, and rack space for private boats*

• Attendance at social events and other club activities.

Ready to Join?

Step 1: Eligibility

• New rowers: Sign up for one of the many Learn to Row classes offered Spring through Summer. Once you have the basic skills down, you are eligible to join!

• Experienced rowers:  Coordinate with the OAR Captain to do a checkout row. Once you have demonstrated the basic skills of safely launching, rowing, and docking, you will be eligible to join the club. Experienced rowers may also do 3 guest rows coordinated with the coached adult team and/or with individual club members to share what OAR has to offer! Contact us to work out a time to row and bring with you printed, completed copies of USRowing’s Waiver and OAR’s Participation Agreement.

Step 2: Registration

Rowers interested in joining will need to register in iCrew and pay the appropriate fee (per the above schedule), and submit all of the required documents, which include the USRowing Waiver and OAR’s Participation Agreement.

Step 3: USRowing Membership

All members must maintain a Basic USRowing membership and accompanying waiver. Both are renewed annually and completed through USRowing directly. These documents are tracked through iCrew.

Step 4: Float Test

Members must successfully complete Float Tests with a certified Lifeguard in order to be a member of the club and get out on the water. Float Tests may be scheduled by calling the Briggs YMCA, or other swim facility that has certified lifeguard staff. You MUST have the attending lifeguard complete and sign your printed float test form. You may then upload the completed form to iCrew.

Volunteer Commmitment

OAR is a volunteer-led non-profit organization. Members are expected to contribute their time, skills, and energy for the good of the club. You may opt-out of volunteer commitments by paying an annual $200 fee on top of regular membership.