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Join Clydesdale ARC
Clydesdale ARC is open to everyone, regardless of experience. We have a number of squads that cover a range of levels of interest and ability. Our Welcome Pack contains all necessary information for new club members.
If you have never rowed before, visit the Learn to Row section to find out how to get involved.
For information on joining any of these squads, please contact our Captain: captain@clydesdalearc.org.uk.
Please include information about your age and previous rowing experience so that you are directed towards the correct squad.
Rowing (racing) categories are based on the international men’s and women’s racing categories and the structure of crews within our squads generally reflect this. However, all squads are open to all and people are welcome to join the squad that most closely fits their gender identity. Our training groups are flexible – the crews and sessions that are best suited to each individual can be discussed with our coaches/captains.
Our Squads
Juniors
beginners and rowers up to 18 years old
Seniors
rowers over 18 years old
Masters
rowers over 27 years old
Recreational
rowers looking for more flexibility in training schedule
Novices
adult beginner rowers with a basic level of rowing knowledge and skill
Friends of Clydesdale
anyone who would like to support Clydesdale ARC
Junior Rowing
We have 3 junior squads each with their own dedicated coach
Our Goal
To facilitate junior athletes to achieve their potential in rowing and compete at events such as The Scottish Championships, The Junior British Championships and National Schools Championships.
Beginner Squad
We offer a junior beginner program for rowers that have never rowed. This group trains on Saturdays and Sundays. Start off in training boats before moving onto the racing shells. We aim to progress the beginners as fast as possible into the older groups.
Age 13-15 Squad
This Squad of athletes trains 4/5 times per week. Training is a mix of water sessions, S+C and ERGO sessions. This group focuses on developing in the sport while still competing at the highest level at National schools and Junior British championships.
Age 16-18 Squad
Our Senior junior squad trains 8/10 times per week. This squad aims to compete at the highest junior level in the UK. We have had appearances at Henley Royal Regatta and also GB Trials.
Senior Rowing
The men and women’s senior squads regularly compete at a wide range of annual events, from local regattas to large national and international events, such as Head of the River, Women’s Head of the River, and Henley Royal Regatta.
The Senior training squads is open to anyone over the age of 18 with previous experience of sweep and/or sculling. We offer the opportunity to row in all boat classes, from singles through to eights.
In the current senior squads we have recreational rowers and those that follow a more structured training program.
The senior squads have their main group erg and weights sessions in the West Boathouse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Over the winter the group water sessions take place over the weekend – unless you are lucky enough to have some time off during the week in which case you are more than welcome to go out during daylight hours during the week too.
Our senior squads are entirely supported by a volunteer coach that organises our training program, racing and training crews, and contributes a significant wealth of expertise to our athletes. We are very grateful!
If you are interested in supporting our senior squads through providing volunteer coaching please contact our club president.
Masters Rowing
Our Masters Squad is open to anyone over the age of 27 with previous rowing experience.
On the water training takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with up to 2 sessions per day. The number of sessions is tailored according to individual needs and any upcoming competitions. There is also a session on Wednesday morning, and other ad-hoc training depending on individual circumstances.
The squad regularly competes at local regattas and the Scottish Championships, with opportunities for everyone to take part at various levels. We have also attended large national and international events, such as World Masters Regattas and Vesta Veterans Head of the River.
We have the benefit of a very experienced coach, which makes all the difference to the focus of our outings, our fitness and maintaining our technique as much as our flexibility will allow.
We maintain this professionalism through to our tea and toast sessions, which provide a social ending to our regular sessions.
Membership Categories
Whether you’re looking to train twice a day and use our facilities with a full membership, or you’d just like to stay in touch with the club as a parent or former rower, we have a range of membership options.
Our monthly fees for the main membership categories are listed below. If you would like more information about other membership classes that may be available, please get in touch or take a look at our Welcome Pack.
Membership Information
ADULT (18+)
£30 per month
Adult membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. As an adult member you can join our Senior Squad, Masters Squad or Recreational Squad if you have previous rowing experience, and our Novice Squad if you are still learning.
JUNIOR (11-17)
£20 per month
Junior membership is open to anyone form age 11 to 17. As a junior member you will join the Junior Squad, which has regular, structured training sessions with coaching.
Other Membership Categories:
Rowing should be a sport for all and to that extent, no one should feel excluded based on finances. Additional, discreet financial support toward membership and kit costs can be made available should you require it, and can be discussed with any of our current Trustees.
OAP: £25 per month
Student: £20 per month
Unemployed: £15 per month
Memberships with any of these membership types have the same access to club facilities as those with Adult membership and are welcome to join any of our adult squads.