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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.
The MRRA is a sculling club.
For information on the UMass/Lowell Learn-To-Row
programs (sweep rowing), visit this site:
http://www.uml.edu/campusrecreation/Boathouse/default.html
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)
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Three double sculls (2x)
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One Quad
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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.
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Members can make use of the shower and changing facilities
in the boathouse.
- A
launch is available for coaching
Membership
Application
Joining the MRRA is a process. For best
results, get the paperwork components done early, then fill
out the on-line application. Once the paperwork is done,
you'll be able to fulfill the safety requirements at our next
upcoming meeting (second Tuesday of every month).
Specifically, you'll need to hit the following items,
send the four paper forms plus a check, and then attend the
next MRRA meeting to see the Safety Video and start the
orientation process:
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NEW MEMBERS:
VISIT THE NEW MEMBERSHIP SITE to apply for
membership
RENEWING MEMBERS: If you
were a member of the MRRA in recent years, DO NOT
REAPPLY - we can save you a lot of data entry by
simply setting you up with an account in the new web
site which will be linked to your membership data.
Write to
info@merrimackrowing.org for prompt setup.
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Fees for Current Rowing Season
New and Returning Membership
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Individual - $350, after
August 1 the fee is $200
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Family - First member at $350, each additional rowing
family member is $75
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Membership for Learn-To-Scull Program - $200
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College or HS Student 18 or older (Summer Only - row from June 1
through Aug 31 only) with STRINGENT WORK REQUIREMENTS,
$150.
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)
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:
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MRRA
Officer Duties
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Festival Regatta (ALL members required to
participate)
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Textile River Regatta (ALL members
required to participate)
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Learn to Scull Program
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Equipment/Facilities Maintenance
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Safety Committee
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Marketing & PR
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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.
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