Join Chesterton Rowing Club
Beginners will be trained sufficiently in training boats to be able to row safely when put into an eight, and are often able to race within a few outings.
We train our own rowers from scratch using a Mondego tub pair and a Kayell training scull.
Outings are generally coached, even for beginners. This leads to rapid development and helps rowers avoid faults which can be difficult to overcome when habits have become ingrained.
Chesterton RC is affiliated to British Rowing and to the Cambridgeshire Rowing Association
The club is active socially as well as for rowing, and although we don't have our own boathouse or club house, Chesterton rowers can usually be found enjoying a drink together after outings.
We currently do not offer training for Junior Rowers (under the age of 18), look into some of the other town clubs here, if you are looking for a Junior training program.
| Membership Type | Description | Cost | Experience Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowing Experience Session | For complete beginners to rowing to find out if it is for them. 3 hours learning the basics of rowing with a dedicated coach and experienced rowers supporting individuals throughout the session. By completing this session a discount of £20 will be given to those who want to move on to our 3 month Learn to Row membership. Sessions are being planned for this year; for now, if you have any questions please fill in the form at the bottom of this page. More information on where to go and what to bring will be provided to those with confirmed places on the sessions. | £50 | Complete beginner |
| Learn to Row | Includes 3 months membership, after this period you'll be invited to join and pay the membership fee for the remainder of the year if you so wish (£228 pa pro-rata). | £100 (£80 if completed Rowing Experience Session) | Beginner |
| Full 1 Year Membership | Due 1st April. An option to pay the annual fee monthly for a £1 premium per month (£20 per month) maybe given at the discretion of the club treasurer. | £228 (current 2021) | |
| Bumps Membership | Occasionally non-members may join us to row Bumps (with some training before). The fee for this is agreed annually, but is usually equivalent to 3-months of the annual fee. | £57 (current 2021) | |
| Trial Membership | This membership is available to experienced rowers who'd like to try the club for a few months before deciding whether or not to commit to the rest of the membership year (April-March). The fee is equivalent to 3-months of the annual fee. | £57 (current 2021) | Experienced |
Please note that membership fees do not include race fees, which apply to competitors in race crews.
If you’d like to join Chesterton but your financial situation makes the membership fees prohibitive, please reach out to us to discuss options.
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