HOW TO JOIN
Have a look at the contacts page, get in touch with the appropriate person, and arrange a time to visit.

We generally hold an open day in late August/early September, with a start of season meeting then following in mid/late September.  Members are, however, welcome to join throughout the year.

We also recommend you read our Frequently Asked Questions.

WHAT'S ON OFFER
Thames offers competitive rowing for men and women. As a club, we are unashamedly focused on racing but have room for a range of ability and experience.

We take complete beginners and have a proud record of taking novices on to success at the highest levels. We also have a thriving Junior section.

After a long period as the proverbial sleeping giant of British men's rowing, Thames has unmistakeably woken up, reaching five Henley finals since 2001 and winning the Wyfold Challenge Cup in 2003 and 2006.

The Club is justly famous for its place in women's rowing. Since Henley Women's Regatta began in 1987, we have averaged at least 2 wins a year and we regularly help club members make the jump to the national squad. If you are serious about women's rowing in the UK, there is simply no better place to be than Thames.

Veterans and Casuals groups cater for those who still wish to race but may wish to take a slightly more relaxed attitude to training.

FACILITIES
Thames has invested heavily in its fleet in recent years, with the result that we are now well equipped with a large number of high-quality racing boats. WIth the opening of our new building in Spring 2005, we now also have the land-training facilities to match: a heavy weights gym, indoor rowing tank (under construction) and two large gym spaces.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND 2007/8 SUBSCRIPTION RATES
There are a number of different categories of membership available for potential members of Thames and it can seem a bit confusing. The information below, adapted from the club rules, sets out which category of membership is likely to be best for you and what you should expect to pay.

You should expect to pay the joining fee within a week or so of arriving. This is non-refundable. You will then by given a month or so to decide whether Thames is right for you, after which you will be chased for a subscription payment! The reduced subscription applies if you pay the full amount up-front – otherwise the standard subscription applies.

The subscription year runs from 1st October - 30th September.  Those joining after 1st April pay a half subscription

FULL MEMBERSHIP
For those who want to row or scull at the club, and for those who want to rack a boat

Full members are entitled to use any or all of the Club's facilities (i.e. boats and allied equipment, land-training facilities, changing facilities and social facilities) during normal hours.

Joining Fee – £100
Reduced subscription - £495
Standard subscription - £550

Student members have the same rights and privileges as Full members. Student membership is open to any candidate, 18 years of age or more, who is undergoing a recognised course of full-time study or unpaid training. Student members must transfer to another class of membership on October 1st next following the completion of their course of study or unpaid training.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £230
Standard subscription - £250

Full – HPP members have the same rights and privileges as Full members. Full – HPP membership is open to any candidate who has been invited by the Captain to participate in any High Performance Programme operated at the Club in conjunction with the ARA,

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £230
Standard subscription - £250

Full – International members have the same rights and privileges as Full members. Full – International membership is open to any candidate who has been selected for the GB rowing team (including spares) at the World Championships or Olympics in the preceding 12 months.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £70
Standard subscription - £100

GYM MEMBERSHIP
For those (including coxes) who want to use the land-training facilities, changing facilities and social facilities, but do not want to row.

Full – Gym members are entitled to use the gymnasium and tank (at times determined by the Committee) and all other facilities of the Club, but are not entitled to use the boats, oars or allied equipment of the Club unless acting as coxswains. Full – Gym membership is restricted to current or former Full or Student members.

HOUSE MEMBERSHIP
For those (including coxes) who only want to use the changing facilities and social facilities but do not want to use the land-training facilities and do not want to row.

House members are not be entitled to use the boats, oars, tank, gymnasium or allied equipment of the Club, unless acting as coxswains, but they may use all other facilities of the Club.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £70
Standard subscription - £100

UNIVERSITY, COUNTRY AND OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP
For those only able to use the club infrequently

University members are entitled to use the facilities of the Club during academic vacations. University membership is open to any candidate who is undergoing a full-time course of study or training at any institution of higher education in the British Isles, or equivalent officer training in the armed forces of the United Kingdom, and who is able to use the facilities of the Club only during vacations. Candidates must be bona fide members of a rowing club of their university or other educational establishment as defined above.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £70
Standard subscription - £100

Country members are entitled to use the facilities of the Club during temporary visits to London, provided that such visits do not exceed one month in the aggregate in any one year. Country membership is open to any candidate, other than one qualified to be a University member, residing not less than fifty miles from the Club.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £70
Standard subscription - £100

Overseas members are entitled to use the facilities of the Club during temporary visits to London, provided that such visits do not exceed one month in the aggregate in any one year. Overseas membership is open to any candidate, other than one qualified to be a University member, residing overseas.

Joining Fee – £50
Reduced subscription - £50
Standard subscription - £50 

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP AND JUNIOR UNDER 12 MEMBERSHIP

Junior members may use the facilities of the Club as the Captain may decide. Junior membership is open to any candidate who is within the Amateur Rowing Association's definition of a Junior Oarsman/woman. At present, this is anyone who had not attained the age of 18 before the first day of the preceding September. Junior members shall be required to transfer to another class of membership on ceasing to be within the definition.

Joining Fee – £60
Reduced subscription - £150
Standard subscription - £175

Junior Under 12 members may use the facilities of the Club as the Captain may decide. Junior Under 12 membership is open to any candidate who has not attained the age of 12 before the date of election, on payment of the required entry fee and subscription. Junior Under 12 members shall be required to transfer to Junior Membership before the start of the school year after their 12th birthday.

Joining Fee – £60
Reduced subscription - free
Standard subscription - free

TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIP
For those who do not expect to be staying in London for long

Temporary members are entitled to use any or all of the Club's facilities (i.e. boats and allied equipment, land-training facilities, changing facilities and social facilities) during normal hours. Temporary membership is only permitted up to a maximum of six months.

Joining Fee – none
Monthly subscription - £65

OTHER FEES

Racking fees
Racks for single sculls sometimes become available. Please contact the Captain if you wish to have your name added to the waiting list. Rack rental of £220 per annum is payable for all single racks.

Lockers
Lockers in the changing rooms or crew room are available for hire.  Please contact the Captain if you wish to hire one.

Rental is £50 per annum, plus a £20 key deposit.

2007/8 Race Entry Fees (updated June 07)
Race entries in the 2006/07 season were charged at £16 per seat (excluding coxes) for all races.  However, regatta fees are rising sharply and the club entry fee may need to be revisited.  2007/8 fees will be set at the AGM in March.

All race entry fees must be paid before entries can be submitted. If race fees are owing, entries will not be made.