2026 DWRA MEMBERSHIPS

DWRA is a 501C3 Organization with membership.
We offer rowing education, training programs and lessons to the public with certified USRowing Coaches.

PROVISIONAL MEMBERS
If you are new to DWRA you are considered a Provisional Member. A Provisional member has use of the club facilities and equipment, but may not vote for one year. Senior membership is available following one year as a “member in good standing” A “member of good standing” requires the payment of all dues, fees and fulfillment of volunteer hours.
All Provisional Members pay a one-time initiation Fee

INITIATION FEE: All Provisional members are required to pay a one-time initiation fee.
Initiation includes a skill assessment (performed by a DWRA coach, introduction to the club facility and equipment, and a familiarity tour of our waterways

SKILL ASSESSMENT: All new members are required to perform a skill assessment with the head coach before rowing or using DWRA equipment.

RENEWING MEMBER: "If at any time you let your membership lapse, you will be expected to complete the membership process again, including payment of the initiation fee, to re-join the club. (Membership may be kept active by dropping to Supporting membership, and reinstatement to an active membership is allowed upon payment of full dues *while also fulfilling required work commitment. Members who do so may revert back to the Senior or Provisional status that they had attained before becoming supporting members

SENIOR MEMBER A rowing member of “good standing” for one year

FAMILY add an experienced family member to your Senior Membership. Family: spouse & children, single same residence. No pro-rating

YOUNG ADULT: experienced sculler age 18 - 21, or 22 if full time student. No pro-rating

NON-RESIDENT :  An experienced adult sculler who is a member in good standing at a club 100+ miles outside our community or country. After a skill assessment this member may schedule a club boat for their visit(s) and row with another member.

PADDLE SPORT :  Adult with paddle sport experience. This membership includes all the same benefits and responsibilities as rowing members without use of club rowing equipment. Note: DWRA does not own paddle equipment for your use. No pro-rating

SUPPORTIVE MEMBER: Rowers, non-rowers and paddlers alike enjoy spending time together at our boathouse located on the historic Lawrence Fisher Mansion property and Grayhaven Canal. Join DWRA members for an erg session or on the patios for coffee & treats…maybe a little fishing…. club activities, work projects and social events are available year round for these members.

Benefits:

• Private, secure parking

• Water access with ramp and floating docks

• Bathrooms & showers

• Galley kitchen

• Patios

• Rowing machines and training equipment

• Club rowing equipment for member use

• Private equipment storage, indoor or outdoor

• Safety launches (2)

• Certified Coaches

• Socials and events

• Member’s Facebook group and scheduling calendar

• Member discounts on lessons and select events

Member Responsibilities: DWRA is a cooperative club whose members share ongoing and scheduled maintenance responsibilities. The annual individual volunteer commitment is 10 hours.

FEES:

• INITIATION: $225

• ADMIN: $150 All members

Contact for interest in DWRA membership: dwra.org @gmail.com

2026 SENIOR MEMBER

Membership $1,000
Admin Fee $150

Whether rowing for recreation or training toward your fitness or racing goals, this is the package for the rower who wants to get out on the water when it suits their schedule.

FAMILY add one: discounted individual membership fee for a family member (same residence) 18+ years old:
Membership: $600
Admin Fee $150 *

2026 DWRA YOUNG ADULT MEMBER (annual) no prorating
Membership: $500
Admin Fee $150
Athletes age 18 - 21

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PADDLE SPORT MEMBER

$500 Includes all benefits and responsibilities of rowing memberships
$125 Skill Assessment & Orientation
*Does Not include the use of rowing equipment.