Why wear the Melbourne colours?

Our members include men and women of all ages from beginners to masters, state and national champions.  We've even incubated the occasional Olympian!  But most of all, we just love to row.  We're super proud of our members who have represented at State, National and International level, but we're even more proud of the diversity and contribution of all our members who just love to row. 

Whether learning to row from scratch, joining from somewhere else, or returning after some time away, this diversity keeps our club vibrant and a great place to be.  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:

Coaching | Coxing | Leading squads | Driving our trailer to regattas | Serving on the Committee | Organising social functions & fundraisers | Umpiring | Social media | Training camps | Working bees

Learn to Row!

Want to learn to row?  Join one of our monthly Learn to Row programs. Sign up for a month of Sundays learning to row on the Yarra River.

Ready to join us? Select your membership option

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

Senior membership (25 years +)  $652 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).  $461 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 $95 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 $90 per year.
For members who simply want to enjoy the social side of MRC.  This memberhship option provides 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.