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Whether you are a new member just joining our Club, an established rower renewing your membership, a parent of a rower, or a learn-to-row participant trying out our sport, we welcome you to the Regina Rowing Club (RRC). We have fun, get fit and love rowing! |
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The RRC continues to grow and thrive with the assistance of volunteers, rowers and non-rowers alike. We welcome, encourage and need the involvement of parents, family, and friends of rowers who want to help the Club function for everyone’s benefit. If you would like to help the Club by volunteering your time, skills, and talents, or if you have any questions about the material in this handbook, please refer to the Club Directory on our website for the names of people who will gladly answer your questions. Parents of junior rowers are particularly encouraged to be actively involved in the Club by helping at regattas, with fundraising, as drivers, or as chaperones. All members are encouraged to visit the website regularly for current information, read notices posted at the boathouse, and watch for Club emails at the address you provide on your membership form. While the RRC Executive will do its best to keep you informed, it is the responsibility of each member to take the initiative to stay informed about the events and activities of the Club, whether they relate to fundraising, regatta schedules or practice times. This is your Club! MEMBER PRIVILEGES
Members of the Regina Rowing Club are entitled to the following: 1. Opportunities to develop fitness and build incredible friendships. 2. Membership in Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) and the Saskatchewan Rowing Association (SRA). Portions of registration fees are directed to these associations on your behalf. 3. Use of RRC equipment, at the discretion of Club coaches or staff and based on individual skill and ability. 4. Instruction and coaching. 5. Year-round access to the training facility. 6. Opportunities to compete for the RRC in local and out-of-town regattas (depending on membership type). 7. Eligibility for funding assistance from SRA. This includes athlete assistance for travel to RCA National Rowing Championships and certain coaching and officials courses. 8. Voting rights at RRC and SRA general meetings and eligibility to run for office at the provincial and local levels. 9. General liability insurance through RCA. 10. Opportunities to attend RRC social events throughout the year. 11. Associate members are entitled to participate in non-rowing activities such as coaching, board membership and socials. Associates are registered members of the RRC as well as the provincial and national associations (SRA and RCA), and as such receive voting privileges. All volunteers with the Club are encouraged to register in this category. MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
· Members of the Regina Rowing Club are required to observe the following duties and regulations: · Only members in good standing shall be allowed Club privileges. Renewing members with outstanding fundraising commitments shall not be considered members in good standing and shall be required to fulfill their outstanding fundraising commitment before participating. · Prior to going on the water, all participants must sign a waiver, complete registration forms, pay membership dues, and submit the required fundraising cheques. · Wet launching is not permitted on Wascana Lake.
· Equipment use is at the discretion of Club coaches and staff. Equipment privileges will be afforded to individuals and crews based on: · Experience and technical ability, including Skills Assessment; · Availability of equipment; · Programme priorities; · Commitment to a programme at the Regina Rowing Club; and, · Other factors that may be pertinent to the individual's or crew's situation.
· No person shall use Club oars or boats, including Club singles, unless authorized by the Club coaches or staff. The boats to be used in specific programmes will be determined by the Club coaches and staff, and will be posted at the boathouse. All equipment must be reserved using the sign-out board posted at the boathouse. · Oars have been specifically designated to boats and/or crews; the use of designated oars is required unless directed otherwise by the Club coaches, staff or the Facilities & Equipment Coordinator. · Use of privately owned boats is at the prerogative of the owners; unauthorized use is prohibited. · Suspension of membership or equipment privileges, as determined by the RRC Board of Directors, may occur due to: · Non-maintenance or abuse of equipment · Abuse of membership regulations · Other factors that are not in the best interest of the RRC
· All individuals and crews are required to clean and maintain Club equipment and facilities. · No horseplay will be tolerated in the boathouse or around equipment. · Bicycles or other personal equipment cannot be stored in the boathouse without prior authorization by the coaches, staff, or Facilities & Equipment Coordinator. · Unsportsmanlike behaviour and/or use of profane language are not permitted around the boathouse or dock, on the lake, or at any RRC event. · All equipment damage shall be reported immediately to a coach, Club Manager or equipment manager, and noted on the equipment repair board. · Like most non-profit organizations, our Club relies heavily on the volunteer efforts of our members to survive and grow. It is a condition of membership to contribute volunteer time. |
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The Regina Rowing Club is located at the Regina Marina, just below Willows Restaurant in beautiful Wascana Park. See the blue balloon on the map above.
Map Courtesy of Google Maps. |
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Please scroll down to read more about Member Privileges and Responsibilities, if you are considering rowing. The 2011 MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK is available online for complete details about joining the Regina Rowing Club. To register, you will need to fill the 2011 membership form and the waiver. Rowers under 18 years of age must provide forms signed by a parent. |