Membership

Membership of our club is invitation only.  The pathway for anyone who is interested in taking rowing up or returning to it after time away are:

1. A 'Come and Try Day' -  this is a fun and relaxed 3hour session where we give you the opportunity to get in a boat and gain a feel for the sport. By the end of this session you will hopefully love it and want to continue on to our Learn to Row Program. For people with previous experience this is the chance to come meet our members, look at our facilities and chat to the coaches and club captain about joining our club.
2. The Learn to Row Program covers the basics of rowing for beginners and is a refresher for those returning to it after some time away. It is delivered over a number of sessions usually an introductory evening followed by four intensive sessions over two weekends.
3. After all that, if you love rowing and like the idea of joining our club we have a Transition Program for new members. This involves one night or morning Ergo training and one morning on the water for another 8 weeks, after which you may become a member and join our regular squads. Membership to the club is by invitation only.

Participant Feedback on our Programs

“I very much enjoyed the rowing course over the weekend.  Thank you to all who gave their weekend up to teach us how to row!”

“I thought the whole weekend was very well planned and executed and I very much appreciated the advice that was given.......I can only imagine how much organization must have gone into the event”

“I had a great time participating in the learn to row program”

“Thank you so much it was fantastic. It was a great programme and I learnt so much, thank you again. The Dragons were so generous with their time and knowledge.”

“Really enjoyed yesterday. I thought the whole program, especially the coaching and encouragement given was excellent.”

“I thought the program was really good. I wanted to thank you and all the other Dragons as well for putting so much effort and enthusiasm into this event! Really enjoyed it!”

Membership Fees

Full Membership of our club is $850 for 1 year.

Concession Membership ($425.00) – for eligible non-working pensioners and full time students (evidence must be sighted by a member of the executive).

All rowers, coaches and volunteers must have up to date registration with Rowing QLD to ensure we meet our compliance and insurance requirements. Dragons Rowing Club will update your membership in line with your requirements on your behalf. Current Rowing Queensland fees are: $121 for Competitive Members (SEQ); $42 for Recreational members.

St Margaret's 'Old Girls' Discounted Membership Fee

We want to make it easy and accessible for Old Girls to continue with the sport, primarily for leisure, and continue their involvement in ‘the shed’ community. This is why we offer St Marg’s Old Girls an incentive to join our club after leaving school.  

Old Girls joining within 3 years of leaving school can join for $300 (annual membership). This discounted membership (30% off normal student membership rate) applies until turning 22 years of age.

This membership entitles the girls to row on any day of the week, and as many times as they’d like, using Dragons Club facilities, and receive coaching once a fortnight (same as standard club membership).

We can support competition for members under the age of 27 at ‘Head of’ races and other regattas where Dragons are competing and there are ‘open’ age categories.

To enquire about an 'old girls' membership, contact dragonsclubcaptain@gmail.com.