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Become a Member at Austin Rowing Club Today
Explore our diverse membership options and find the perfect fit for your rowing journey. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a beginner, we have a place for you.
How to Become a Member
Step 1: Choose Your Membership
Review our membership options and select the one that best suits your needs.
Step 2: Send us an email
Reach out to rowing@austinrowing.org to let us know you are ready to start.
Step 3: Fill out our forms
New members need sign our waiver.
Step 4: Sign up for MindBody
Create an account through our MindBody home page.
Membership Options
All rowing membership levels excluding fitness membership require you to be at least a level 1 rower.
If you are completely new to rowing we invite you to explore our learn to row options for a great introduction to the sport.
General Membership
As an ARC General Member, you are able to reserve a shell from 5:45 am – 8:00 pm daily. ARC General members get access to level appropriate equipment including rowing shells, oars, ergs, weights, and locker rooms. General coaching within our general coaching hours is also included with this membership.
Join a Club Crew: We have a number of club crews (primarily 8+’s and 4x’s) for our general members. New members can join a sublist to row with exsisting teams or find a group and start your own!
General Members also get discounts with our partners ARC Kayak and Paddle, Retro Boats Rentals ATX, and RoFitness.
Price: $85 per month (+ one-time admin fee: $40)
Master Racing Team Membership
The Masters Racing Team at the ARC is a competitive racing team composed of experienced rowers ages 21 and up (many with college racing experience) who strive to race competitively at national and international regattas. Athletes train together year-round and compete in Open and Masters events at regattas in the spring, summer and fall.
Head Coach approval is required to join the Masters Racing Team. Anyone interested in joining the Masters Racing Team should be prepared to ride along at practices, do an erg test, and be evaluated on the water in a single and/or team boat prior to being allowed to join. ARC Master Racing Team members also get all perks of general membership.
Price: $120 per month (+ one-time $40 admin fee)
Coxswain Membership
The Austin Rowing Club provides a complimentary membership for coxswains who commit to coxing at least two practices per week, with the opportunity to engage in additional programming at no charge. To qualify, coxswains must successfully complete a certification test with one of our coaches to demonstrate their proficiency. Coxswain membership encompasses all the benefits of general membership.
One-time admin fee: $40 (no monthly charges)
Summer Collegiate Membership
College students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program may join ARC for the summer. This membership covers June to August and is not prorated for late arrival/early departure. Participants who can commit to volunteer with Masters Learn to Row and Novice programs will qualify for partial or full discount on their summer membership. Students rowing at ARC for the summer may row with any of the Club Crews, get checked out to row a single, or with the approval of the Head Masters Racing Team Coach may train with the ARC Masters Racing Team (for an additional fee).
Price: $120 (three month membership)
Fitness Membership
If rowing is not for your but you are still interested in using our facility, we offer a fitness membership. This is a non-rowing membership and does not require you to be a level 1 rower. Fitness members get unlimited use of the locker rooms, showers, rowing machines, and indoor bikes.
Price: $25 per month (+ one-time admin fee: $40)
Ready to Get Started?
Ready out to get out on the water! Send us a message to get the process started.
New to Rowing?
If you are new to rowing, we are happy to help you get out on the water for the first time! Check out our learn to row options.
Private Lessons
- Book a private learn to row lesson
- Schedule a one-on-one or two-on-one coaching session
- Learn to row in a single or double boat
Intro to Rowing (Sweep)
- Beginner Rowing Class for Sweep Rowing (one oar)
- 3, 90 minute classes
- Classes of 8-10 people
- Learn to row in 8 person boats
Learn to Scull
- Beginner Rowing Class for Scull Rowing (two oars)
- 4, 90 minute classes
- Classes of 4 people
- Learn to row in single boats