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JOINING THE MRRA


The MRRA offers some of the most affordable rowing in the whole of the US northeast corridor. Membership fees are deliberately kept to a minimum in order to open rowing to the widest possible audience and encourage members to participate in the promotion of rowing in the community.

The MRRA accepts new membership applications throughout the rowing season. Prior members are required to renew their subscription prior the start of the next season. The MRRA reserves the right to reject a membership application.

Membership Benefits

MRRA members can make use of the following equipment and facilities:

The Association owns approximately 15 shells for the use of its members - these include:

  • A full range of single sculls (1x) for different rowers of different weights and experience (including very stable beginner shells to fine lightweight racing shells)
  • Three double sculls (2x)
  • One Quad
  • Rowing orientated gym equipment and weights are shared with both the UML and LHS (Lowell High School) rowing programs; MRRA members have access to the facilities when not used by those programs. MRRA owns a number of the ergometers included in the equipment.
  • Members can make use of the shower and changing facilities in the boathouse.
  • A launch is available for coaching

Membership Application

To join the MRRA applicants are required to:

  • complete the on-line application form
  • complete a swimming proficiency test (certified by a Red Cross lifeguard - sorry, no substitute forms or affidavits can be accepted)
  • submit a signed copy of the release agreement (Waiver of Liability)
  • submit the application, waiver and swim test forms along with the appropriate membership fee
  • View the Safety DVD, and read and understand the Boat Policy, the Rack Policy and the Safety Policy.
  • on acceptance, undergo an orientation by one of the senior members of the MRRA, and pass a proficiency test demonstrating basic boat handling skills before being allowed to use club equipment.

An ongoing requirement of all members of the MRRA is that they become active participants in the events and programs the association helps organize. There are many ways members can play a role that can fit any personal schedule.

The following forms must be completed to apply to become a member of the MRRA:

ON-LINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Waiver (also available from the On-Line Application above)

Swimming Certificate (also available from the On-Line Application above)

Note: The swim test is valid for 5 years, thus renewing members only need to resubmit the test on their 6th year anniversary.

Note: To read, view or print these PDF files, you will need to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from Adobe.  Click the link below to download and install Acrobat Reader.


Membership Requirements

Members are required to participate in one or more of the events and programs of the MRRA. Members have the opportunity to participate in the following:

  • MRRA Officer Duties

  • Festival Regatta (ALL members required to participate)

  • Textile River Regatta (ALL members required to participate)

  • Learn to Scull Program

  • Equipment/Facilities Maintenance

  • Safety Committee

  • Marketing & PR

  • If you have a special skill, we have a job that can use it.

Please make no mistake, this is a NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER DRIVEN CLUB that promotes ACCESSIBILITY to anyone who enjoys rowing.  It's not a question of IF you can help make it work, it's a question of HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS you can make it work.  Plan on donating your time.  If you don't have time, ask us about donating your money.


Fees for Current Rowing Season

 

New and Returning Membership

  • Individual - $200, 

  • Family - $200

  • After June LTR Sculling Program - $100

  • After July Sculling Program - $100

  • College or HS Student 18 or older (Summer Only - row from June 1 through Aug 31 only) with STRINGENT WORK REQUIREMENTS, $50.  Other equipment limitations apply, you will need to check in with the Boat Captain before your application will be accepted.  Students under 18 must join with a parent or legal custodian at the Family rate and may only row with adult supervision.

Rack Rental (Not guaranteed, waiting list applies, see Boat Captain)

  • $200 for single, 

  • $300 for 2x