Row Georgia Adult Memberships & Seasonal Programs

Row Georgia offers various membership and seasonal program options for adult rowers. Below is an overview of the currently available or planned adult rowing programs. 

1. Adult/Masters Spring & Fall Seasons - Registration Steps:

1. Complete payment from the Fall or Spring Checkout Page, link provided closer to the season.
2. Then, complete form: RGA Adult Rowing Application/Registration

These seasons are designed for adult rowers who wish to participate in coached group sessions during the spring and fall months. This is for recreational and competitive adult rowers. Adult rowers will have optional regatta opportunities.

2. Adult/Masters Summer & Winter Seasons

• Registration:
  1. Complete payment HERE 2024 Adult Winter. (Summer Checkout Page, link provided closer to the season).
  2. Complete form: RGA Adult Rowing Application/Registration

These seasons offer coached sessions for adult rowers during the summer and winter months, focusing on both fitness and skill development.

3. Annual Membership 

3a. Overview - The Adult Independent Annual Membership is great for

a) an adult rower (not a rower who qualifies for a youth program), who wants to row in addition to the adult structured 3x week coached adult season program. Annual Members receive a discount on Fall and Spring Adult Seasons.  

OR...

b) an independant adult rower, (not a rower who qualifies for a youth program) who wants to row, but can't commit to the 3x week coached adult season program. 

This membership provides flexibility for rowers to row independently, either using their own equipment or designated Row Georgia boats, during available times outside of youth programming and special events. Rowing proficiency assessment is required to be conducted by the Head Coach, and includes a flip test. 

3b. Types - RGA offers two types of adult individual annual memberships:

• Individual Membership
• $505 (Fayette residents)
• $525 (Non-Fayette residents)
• Individual Membership + Boat Storage
• $530 (Fayette residents)
• $550 (Non-Fayette residents)
  Includes the same benefits as the Individual Membership, plus boat storage inside our locked gates facility.

3c. Annual Membership Application Requirements & Process

• Complete the Application: RGA Adult Rowing Application/Registration
• Email Review Request: After completing the application, email headcoach@rowgeorgia.com and cc secretary@rowgeorgia.com to request an application review.
• Membership Evaluation: The Head Coach will evaluate your request, considering factors such as:
• Rowing proficiency assessment (including a flip test and swim test)
• Equipment availability
• Resources and space constraints
• Household financial standing with Row Georgia (all outstanding balances must be cleared)
• You will be notified in writing with next step requirements and instructions.
• Approval Process:
• Not all applications may be accepted.
• If applying after June 30, the Head Coach may approve a half-year membership at half the full-year fee, plus a $50 administration fee.
• For applications after the half-year point, the $25 daily pass program is the only partial pass.   

• Final Steps:
  If approved, you will receive confirmation via email. Payment will be due immediately upon approval. Once payment is processed, the Head Coach will connect with you to go over equipment and facility use.

3d. Annual Membership Privileges

• Rowing Privileges:
  Annual members have row-on-your-own privileges, using either their own boat and oars or RGA-designated equipment. Members are restricted to using only the equipment assigned to them.
• Facility Access:
• In addition to rowing equipment, members have access to the facility’s ergs.
• Facility access is available outside of published youth programming and special events.
• Discounts:
• Annual members receive a 25% discount on the Masters Spring and/or Fall Seasons.
• Note: Discounts do not apply to Summer, Winter seasons or any other programming.

3e. Annual Membership Guest Policy

• • Bringing a Guest:
    • Annual members in good standing may bring one guest per day for $15 (maximum of 7 days per month).
    • Pre-approval: Guests must be pre-approved in writing by the Head Coach and paid in advance. Include guest name, proposed dates, and times in the email, with cc to secretary@rowgeorgia.com.
    • Liability Waiver: Guests must complete a liability waiver before participating.
    • Age Requirement: Guests must be 16 years or older and must row in the same boat as the member. Guests do not have individual rowing privileges.
  • Extended Guest Visits:
    For stays longer than 7 days per month, guests must join an available published program or take private lessons with Row Georgia.
  • Violation of Guest Policy: Misuse of equipment or failure to comply with guest policies will result in suspension or termination of membership privileges.

4. RGA Alumni Summer & Winter Break Privileges

• Eligibility:
  • Available for rowers who graduated high school while enrolled at Row Georgia and are currently full-time college students.
  • Alumni are required to list Row Georgia (fka PTCRC) as their youth rowing program experience in any bios or resumes where youth rowing is mentioned.
• Application Requirements & Process
  • Complete the Application: RGA Adult Rowing Application/Registration
• Email Review Request: After completing the application, email headcoach@rowgeorgia.com and cc secretary@rowgeorgia.com to request an application review.
• Membership Evaluation: The Head Coach will evaluate your request, considering factors such as:
  • Rowing proficiency assessment (including a flip test and swim test)
  • Equipment availability
  • Resources and space constraints
  • Household financial standing with Row Georgia (all outstanding balances must be paid in full).
• Approval Process:
  • Not all applications may be accepted.
  • If approved, you will receive confirmation via email. Payment will be due immediately upon approval, pay HERE.
  • Once payment is processed, the Head Coach will connect with you to go over equipment and facility use.
• Alumni rowing privileges cannot interfere with scheduled practices, camps, or other events.

4. Visiting Rower 

• Eligibility:
  • For $25 per daily visit, an out-of-town visiting adult rower can apply to row with us. 
• Application Requirements & Process:
  • Complete the Application: RGA Adult Rowing Application/Registration
• Email Review Request: After completing the application, email headcoach@rowgeorgia.com and cc secretary@rowgeorgia.com to request an application review.
• Evaluation: The Head Coach will evaluate your request, considering factors such as:
  • Rowing proficiency assessment (including a flip test and swim test)
  • Equipment availability
  • Resources and space constraints
  • Household financial standing with Row Georgia (all outstanding balances must be paid in full).
• Approval Process:
  • Not all applications may be approved.
  • If approved, you will receive confirmation via email. Payment will be due immediately upon approval, pay HERE.
  • Once payment is processed, the Head Coach will connect with you to go over equipment and facility use.
• Alumni rowing privileges cannot interfere with scheduled practices, camps, or other events.

Note - An impact fee is charged for all memberships and seasons. This is a county assessed fee that helps support the maintenance and care of Lake McIntosh, where Row Georgia operates. It is not retained by RGA, it is transferred to Fayette County. Fayette County residents are assessed higher annual taxes to help cover this cost. The fee varies based on residency.

All members, adults, youth, volunteers, guests, and staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct.