Membership 2007/2008

SBC has a variety of memberships to suit all from the avid (every day, all week, come rain or shine) rower to the social only (the bar will suit me just fine) ex-rower. Listed below are the main memberships that are available. If you happen to be a complete beginner then please contact the Captain, Craig Twaddle. For further information please e-mail Cath Blake.
To download our membership form in PDF format click HERE (38kb)

Our Membership Secretary advises ----- We've created the attached questionnaire for future active membership enquiries. Please complete it and bring it with you when you first come to the club.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES FOR YEAR 2007 TO 2008

Categories

Notes

Amount

Competing

Category for competing rowers. Members may row and race in all boats and conditions subject to Captain’s approval.

£260

Coxing/Coaching

This category is for those actively involved in the sport but who do not compete. May not row in club boats nor store private boats.

£45

Supporter

This category is for those not actively involved in the sport. Supporter members may be members of the Remenham Club and be club officers. May not row in club boats nor store private boats.

£45

Life

As above, after 2 years as any of the above membership categories.

POA

Temporary

Over 18s who use the club’s bar and other non-rowing facilities for a limited period of time.

POA

Honorary

An unofficial category granted to a few members, based on previous rules. Honorary membership is at the discretion of the committee.

100% (Gratis)

Discounts

 

 

Leisure Rowing

Discount for existing competing members who will not row at peak times. May row only at times and in boats determined by the Committee. Leisure members may not compete for the Club at open events. Members wishing to change to Leisure Rowing must apply to the committee. Not available to new members.

30%

Junior

Discount for members under 18 at 1st March 2007.

50%

Student

Discount for competing members over 18 years of age in full-time education at 1st March 2007.

50%

UB40

Discount for competing members holding a UB40 card at 1st March 2007.

50%

Senior

Discount for competing members over 65 years of age at 1st March 2007.

50%

Late starters – including Pubs & Clubs

Discount for members joining after 1st September 2007 or for beginners who join after taking part in the Pubs & Clubs Regatta. This extends membership to the end of the current membership year.

50%

Notes :

  • The membership category of Country has been discontinued and such members must join as Supporter members.
  • POA - Price on Application - see Membership Secretary.
  • Rowing year is 01/03/2007 to 28/02/2008.
  • Competing members who do not renew will not be permitted to race in ARA events from March 1st 2007.

Boat Rack Fees : £100.00 per boat (1x)(2x/-) (indoors) £50.00 per boat (1x)(2x/-) (outdoors)

Payment Methods :

Cheque : To be paid in full by end of March 2007, or by 3 post-dated cheques (March 1 st, April 1 st, May 1 st 2007), and made payable to ‘STAINES BOAT CLUB’. Rowers competing in heads during March must renew beforehand.
Standing Order (Social Members Only) : £40 will be debited from your account on March 1st each year until you/SBC decide to cancel (see enclosed form).
Bank Transfer : Please add your name as a reference in the transaction so that the Treasurer knows who is paying, e.g. REF: SUBS 2007 - YOUR_FULL_NAME. Payment is to STAINES BOAT CLUB, BARCLAYS BANK PLC, 71 HIGH STREET STAINES, TW18 4PS, ACCOUNT: 70844209, SORT CODE: 20-81-11.

A reminder of rule 6.1 regarding membership which states:
'The 1st March shall be the qualifying date in respect of age for the various categories of membership. Subscriptions shall be payable by the 1st March in each year by either Standing Order or direct to the Treasurer. The name of any member whose subscription remains unpaid or has made no arrangements to pay by 1st June shall be posted on the notice board in the Clubhouse and he shall be debarred from the benefits of membership until his subscription is paid. A surcharge may be levied on subscriptions not collected by 30th June, and such surcharge shall be determined by the Committee. Any member whose subscription remains unpaid by 30th August shall be posted as a defaulter, and shall cease to be a member of the Club, and remove their property and equipment from the Club immediately.'