Membership

Membership is available to those who know how to row. During the summer months, when we have the light, we offer four member rows a week. In winter, we offer member rows on weekend mornings. Those who know the waterway well, and have demonstrated themselves as capable rowers, are free to arrange independent rows to row outside of coached rows.

We have a range of equipment that members have access to. Ranging from racing singles, to more stable boats that can withstand a few ocean waves. As a club, we almost exclusively scull.

We are a small and growing club and, with the exception of our coaches, are a volunteer run organization. Joining False Creek means joining an active and engaged group of people who are enthusiastic about creating a welcoming, diverse, and safe community. We organize informal social events, and hold regular maintenance sessions over the summer where members get a chance to learn more about maintaining equipment, and help with regular compound maintenance.

If you are interested in joining, contact us for more information. We offer 2 free member rows to try us out if you are an experienced rower that is up to date on Rowing Canada/Rowing BC fees.

Our fee structure for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024

Option 1: One annual payment of $800 (plus $46.25 for RCA and Rowing BC fees). This does start to reduce later in the season starting June 1st. Joining is through the Rowing Canada Aviron membership registration system – you will need to use (or create) your RCA Membership number.

  • Joining prior to June 1st, 2023: $846.25 total due
  • Joining in June, 2023: $746.25
  • Joining in July 2023: $646.25
  • Joining in August 2023: $546.25
  • Joining in September 2023: $446.25
  • Joining in October 2023: $346.25
  • Joining in November 2023 until March 31st, 2024: $246.25

Option 2: Pay by installments. The total annual cost depends on the month you join. You can cancel membership anytime. Please use the RCA Registration page here for this program.

For the first month, the cost will be $400 + $46.25 Rowing BC and Rowing Canada Aviron Membership Fee.

If you join before the end of May, then for the next 4 following months, a payment of $125 will be due on the 1st of each month. If you join in June, there will be 3 additional monthly payments of $125. If you join in July, there will be 2 additional monthly payments of $125.

The total aggregate annual fee you will pay under option 2:

  • $946.25 if joining before June 1st, 2023
  • $821.25 if joining in June 2023
  • $696.25 if joining in July 2023
  • Because the pricing becomes more consistent with the “Annual paid in advance” membership prorated cost we do not offer membership paid by installments in August or later.

Other forms of membership

Social membership – participate in our social events, support the community without rowing using the False Creek Rowing Club’s equipment.

This class of membership might be of interest to those competing at sanctioned events as it includes full membership in Rowing Canada Aviron and Rowing BC.

It might also be of interest to parents of Junior members to support the club and participate as a member, possibly through driving coach boats, being a chaperone, or otherwise participating in programming as a supporter of the FCRC.