IRC welcomes new members of all experience and interest levels. IRC Members are individuals who support the goals of the organization by paying annual dues and volunteering at IRC events. Members include community members, ex-rowers, current rowers and families of rowers. There is no requirement for membership–just a desire to learn more and to support this organization and its mission!
Note: IRC IS NOT A RENTAL FACILITY. All property in the IRC boathouse is owned by IRC or by IRC supporting members. 
Renewing Members
We are glad you are back for another exciting year at IRC! Welcome!
Benefits of Membership
IRC Memberships keep this organization alive! Your membership directly supports the programming, coaching, administration, facilities, equipment, and community outreach efforts at IRC. As a benefit, IRC members have use of the Indianapolis Rowing Center, including the indoor rowing machines, boats and oars as participants in an IRC class or program, or outside these program hours as the equipment is available. Please note that safety is our top priority and all members must abide by the IRC safety guidelines. All members must have a swim test on file. Members wishing to take boats out individually must have passed a “flip test”—showing that they have the ability to get back into a flipped boat without assistance.
Boats for qualified members’ use include the recreational rowing shells used for Learn-to-Row class (except when they are in use by a class), club racing singles which are designated by hot pink bows on the boat racks, club double sculls, and quadruple sculls. Coxed team boats are also available to with pre-approval from the equipment manager. Use of any club boats is contingent on the member’s rowing ability and coach’s discretion. Use of club boats is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Club boats may not be removed from IRC. All members must sign in and sign out in the log book when rowing. Members receive a discounted rate on IRC classes (see rate chart under this website’s adult tab).
Members with their own boats
Members have the opportunity to rent rack space in the boathouse as it is available. In order to use a rack space, members must have their annual dues up to date. IRC is not a rental facility and does not have space available for general rental.
Members who want to race with the MASTERS
Members also have the option of joining the masters racing program, a thrice weekly coached program for adults, or simply to row at their leisure. Members also have the first opportunity to sign-up as event volunteers and receive the monthly e-newsletter.
Free Education
Free coaching is available to all members through the adult rowing program. Please see the adult rowing tab for more information. Members also receive discount on classes and priority sign-up for visiting coaches’ clinics.
Volunteering
IRC brings a number of national regattas to the City of Indianapolis. IRC works with the Indiana Sports Corp to secure volunteers for these events. IRC members receive first choice of volunteer positions at regatta and can count their hours toward their membership requirement of 8 volunteer hours per year. Members who wish to buy out their volunteer hours may also do so on the annual registration form. Members not completing their hours by the end of the membership year will be invoiced at the rate of $20/ hour. Please note: some programs carry additional volunteer requirements.
Community Spirit
IRC is the heart of Indianapolis’ rowing community which includes amatuer sports enthiusiasts, our donors, our families and friends, present and former rowers, rowers from the many Indiana colleges, teens from more than 15 area schools, teens from our programs in Indianapolis Public Schools and through Indy Parks, partnerships with area businesses, visiting competitors and spectators, our staff and our board of directors. IRC is one of the country’s top rowing venues and will host over 7500 visiting competitors in 2011 alone! IRC welcomes you to this community! We encourage you to join one of the many volunteer committees or to join us in hosting major national events. This is your organization. Please help it grow and thrive!
Types of Memberships and 2011 rates
- Adult membership $300 Open to all supporting adults. See member benefits above.
- College Student $200 For current college students, graduate students moving toward an advanced degree, or students who have graduated from an undergraduate program within the last 12 month. Please be honest about your situation.
- Household Membership $450 For households with two adult or college student members. Please be honest.
Memberships are not prorated, though membership discounts may be offered at Labor Day for new members. Individuals taking two classes in a year are also granted a free IRC membership for the remainder of the year (see program information).
- Rack Rates: $175/ 1x or $200/2x in addition to annual membership
- Masters program: $360/ annually (no proration) with annual membership or $50/month with annual membership. For couples with a household membership, a second masters admission may be purchased for $180/ annually or $25/ month.
Scholarships and Financial support is available for idividuals showing financial need. Please visit the registration page to sign up as a scholarship applicant and to submit your application for aid.
Juniors
Youth under age 18 may join the Junior program or enroll in classes. Youth under age 18 must be supervised by a coach on the water and may not use club equipment without a coach’s direct supervision. Junior program particiaption is not an adult membership and does not have member benefits.
Youth
Parents wishing to include their children under 18 in a Household membership are welcome to do so, though the youth are not permitted to use club equipment without the direct, on-the-water supervision of their parents and pre-approval by the director or equipment manager. The youth must have a waiver, swim test and flip test on file and be supervised by their member-parents at all times.
Schedule
Membership occurs on a March to March basis. The Indianapolis Rowing Center facility is open from mid-March until November 1st. Rowing is prohibited once the facility has been winterized and the docks have been removed from the water. Membership includes a winter training plan upon request, and coaching opportunities, indoor rowing opportunities and events throughout the winter.
Programs
Classes and programs are open to all adults and are offered May– Sept. Membership is not required. See program page for more information.
For individuals taking two classes, a free annual membership is provided for the remainder of the year.
The Park
The Indianapolis Rowing Center is fortunate to be located in Eagle Creek Park. Our members are expected to abide by all park regulations, including paying admission for park entry, and keeping dogs on a leash. It is recommended that members purchase a season pass for park entry or make a suitable onation to the Eagle Creek Park Foundation which includes a park pass.
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