UBC welcomes returning and new members of all levels and ages.
All returning members and new members must register with the club at the commencement of the rowing season.
Every rower needs to complete a Registration Form.
We do our best to keep our fees as low as possible. Our fees include an annual membership subscription fee and regatta fees. Competing rowers are also required to pay an additional NZ Rowing competition license fee. UBC membership subscription fees will need to be paid prior to the first regatta of the season (October).
Membership subscription fees cover:
– Care maintenance and minor development of plant & facilities
– Utilities cost of running the Boatshed
– Free gym usage and gym equipment maintenance
– Boatshed insurances
– Coach boat fuel & maintenance
– Accounting fees
– Boat & oars insurance
Regatta fees cover:
These fees are specific to each regatta. Costs are worked out based on the number of participants attending. Generally the regatta fees cover:
– Travel to/from the event
– Boat transport
– Accommodation
– Regatta entry, racing seat fees and amenity/tent site fees
Invoices will be sent after each regatta for racing seat costs. These costs will vary depending on the number of races entered.
Subscriptions Fees 2024/25
The following is a list of subscriptions for membership of the Union Boat Club for the 2024/25 season. Please note the memberships (noted with *) will also be required to pay an additional Rowing NZ Competition License fee.
Full Membership: $450.00*
Recreational Membership: $340.00 (non-competing rowers)
Novice Membership (first year rower): $340.00*
Wellington Associate member: $250.00
Coxswain: $0.00* (Rowing NZ Competition License Fee only)
Family Membership – First person, full fee membership – 10% discount for each subsequent member**
Gym Membership: $150.00
Boat Storage: $250.00***
*Plus NZ Rowing Competition License Fee 2024/25: $103.50 (GST inc)
Membership subscription fees need to be paid by 30 November of each year. If you wish to pay by instalments, this can be arranged. The only acceptable form of instalment payments is by regular Direct Credits to the Club bank account.
Prospective and casual members may have 3 free rows and 3 free gym sessions in any season. If they join these amounts will be deducted from their annual membership fee.
* NZ Rowing Competition License Fee
All athletes wishing to compete at recognised regattas must pay a Rowing NZ Competition License Fee. This fee is set by Rowing NZ on a yearly basis and will be added to your invoice. For the 2024/25 season this fee is set at $103.50 (GST incl).
** Family Discount
For family members residing at the same residence or in tertiary education. After the highest membership fee a 10% discount can be applied to the fee for each  subsequent  member. Each family member will need to pay NZ Rowing Competition License Fee on top of membership subscription fees if they wish to compete in a NZR regatta.
*** Boat Storage
For a small annual fee we store your boat (includes waka) in our boatshed. This option is for rack hire only and does not include access to gym, use of shower/kitchen facilities etc. Full membership fee includes ONE boat storage with your membership. Conditions apply.
If you are interesting in becoming a member please contact us for more information.