Membership Terms and Conditions
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1. Terms and Conditions
1.1. These Terms and Conditions comprise a number of rights and responsibilities relevant to Registered Individuals. They become binding on a Registered Individual once that individual has applied for, and subsequently been accepted to a type of membership subscription (‘Type of Membership Subscription’).
1.2 All Registered Individuals are subject to the Regulations of British Rowing and agree to be bound by and observe all other codes, regulations, rules, and policies published by British Rowing from time to time. All codes, regulations, rules, and policies can be found at https://www.britishrowing.org/about-us/policies-guidance/
1.3 The Codes, Regulations, Rules and Policies of British Rowing apply to all Registered Individuals participating in rowing for a minimum of 12 months from the commencement, or renewal of membership.
1.4 All Registered Individuals shall be deemed to have made themselves familiar with, and agreed to be bound by, the UK Anti-Doping Rules and British Rowing’s Anti-Doping Policy and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules.
2. Membership Subscription
2.1. Upon acceptance a Registered Individual shall be designated with one of the following Types of Membership Subscription:
| Type of Membership Subscription | Description | Rights |
|---|---|---|
| RACE – Adult | Available to persons aged 18 or above | A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members. |
| RACE – Student | Available to students enrolled in a full-time course at a University or College subject to the production of a valid NUS number | A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members. |
| RACE – Adaptive | Available to persons who have been allocated a Para-Rowing Sport Class or Adaptive Rowing Sport Class | A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members. |
| RACE – Junior | Available to persons aged under 18 on the relevant qualifying date | A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members. |
| ROW | Available to persons aged 18 or above | Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions. |
| COACH | Available to persons aged 18 or above who are British Rowing qualified coaches, or, adjudged by British Rowing to have met the required criteria | Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions. |
| SUPPORT – Volunteer | Available to persons aged 18 or above. This membership subscription is no longer available. | Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions. |
| Umpire | Available to persons aged 18 or above | Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions. |
| Community | Available to persons aged 12 or above | Unlimited access to rowing content and selected member discounts. |
| LIFE | Available to former British Rowing Platinum membership subscribers. | This membership type is no longer available to new subscribers. A racing licence with a lifetime right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members. |
| RACE – Scottish and Overseas | Available to persons aged 11 or above who permanently reside outside of England and Wales, and are a member of their respective national rowing federation. | Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members, only. No addition benefits or rights are issued with the Racing Licence. |
| INDOOR – monthly & annually | Available to persons aged 11 or above | This membership subscription is no longer available via British Rowing Membership software and must be bought at www.insideindoor.com. Inside Indoor subscription terms and conditions can be found here. Unlimited access to rowing content on Inside Indoor. No additional benefits or rights are issued with the indoor rowing subscription. |
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- RACE – Adult
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 18 or above
- Rights:
- A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- RACE – Student
- Description:
- Available to students enrolled in a full-time course at a University or College subject to the production of a valid NUS number
- Rights:
- A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- RACE – Adaptive
- Description:
- Available to persons who have been allocated a Para-Rowing Sport Class or Adaptive Rowing Sport Class
- Rights:
- A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- RACE – Junior
- Description:
- Available to persons aged under 18 on the relevant qualifying date
- Rights:
- A racing licence with the annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- ROW
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 18 or above
- Rights:
- Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- COACH
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 18 or above who are British Rowing qualified coaches, or, adjudged by British Rowing to have met the required criteria
- Rights:
- Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- SUPPORT – Volunteer
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 18 or above. This membership subscription is no longer available.
- Rights:
- Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- Umpire
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 18 or above
- Rights:
- Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing Primary Events and Stable (Recreational) Boat Competitions.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- Community
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 12 or above
- Rights:
- Unlimited access to rowing content and selected member discounts.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- LIFE
- Description:
- Available to former British Rowing Platinum membership subscribers.
- Rights:
- This membership type is no longer available to new subscribers. A racing licence with a lifetime right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- RACE – Scottish and Overseas
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 11 or above who permanently reside outside of England and Wales, and are a member of their respective national rowing federation.
- Rights:
- Annual/renewable right to participate within British Rowing competitions run by Affiliated Members, only. No addition benefits or rights are issued with the Racing Licence.
- Type of Membership Subscription:
- INDOOR – monthly & annually
- Description:
- Available to persons aged 11 or above
- Rights:
- This membership subscription is no longer available via British Rowing Membership software and must be bought at www.insideindoor.com. Inside Indoor subscription terms and conditions can be found here. Unlimited access to rowing content on Inside Indoor. No additional benefits or rights are issued with the indoor rowing subscription.
2.2. British Rowing reserves the right to re-brand or re-name the Types of Membership Subscription at any time.
2.3. Types of Membership Subscription rights are not transferable to another individual.
3. Membership Card
3.1. Upon acceptance within a Type of Membership Subscription a Registered Individual shall be issued with a digital card (‘Membership Card’) by British Rowing supplied via membership software; JustGo.
3.2. The Membership Card (including both physical and digital versions) will constitute an acceptable form of identification at competitions run by Affiliated Members, and to obtain access to British Rowing Membership Subscription benefits.
3.3. The Membership Card is non-transferrable and must only be used by the relevant Registered Individual. Misuse of the Membership Card may result in disciplinary action being taken against the relevant Registered Individual.
4. Insurance
4.1. All Types of Membership Subscription (excluding Community membership) provide insurance cover for all Registered Individuals taking part in British Rowing activity, as detailed at www.britishrowing.org/insurance/.
4.2. Personal Accident cover is not available to any relevant Registered Individual who is
4.2.1. Over eighty five (85) years old; or
4.2.2. Does not reside permanently in the United Kingdom.
4.3 Professional indemnity insurance is only available for Membership Subscribers of COACH and UMPIRE.
5. Benefits
5.1. All Registered Individuals are eligible to receive certain benefits provided by British Rowing. The price and duration of the relevant benefits are subject to change over time and are at the sole and absolute discretion of British Rowing.
5.2. When seeking to use the benefits of a Type of Membership Subscription, a Registered Individual may be required at any time to produce a valid and current Membership Card.
6. Application for Membership Subscription, Renewal Payment and Upgrades
6.1. Any person may apply to become a Registered Individual within one of the Types of Membership Subscription referred to in paragraph 2 above. Types of Membership Subscription can be applied for by completing any application form via online, post, or over the phone.
6.2. British Rowing shall be entitled to refuse an application form, or suspend, or cancel the Membership Subscription of any individual in its absolute discretion. British Rowing is not obliged to provide reasons for any action taken of this nature. However, potential reasons include, but are not limited to, breach of the Regulations or these Terms and Conditions, or an instruction from the Disciplinary and Grievance Panel or Safeguarding Case Management Group.
6.3. Former British Rowing Platinum Membership Subscribers are entitled to receive RACE Membership Subscription indefinitely.
6.4. British Rowing RACE, ROW, COACH and COMMUNITY Membership Subscription commences from the day of purchase and expires after 12 months.
6.5. If a Registered Individual is also a British Rowing Umpire, they are eligible to receive Umpire Membership Subscription. Umpire commences from the date of purchase and may be extended to the September of the relevant year, free of charge in order to align with the umpiring year.
6.6. Membership Subscription can be renewed subject to payment of the relevant subscription fee for the subsequent year at any time up to two months in advance of the expiry date. Regardless of the renewal date within this two month period the new Membership Subscription will start the day after the previous Membership Subscription ends.
6.7. If a Membership Subscription is not renewed by the expiry date it will cease with immediate effect.
6.8. Payment can be made online via British Rowing’s online platforms, over the phone via credit/debit card, cheque, or by setting up a Direct Debit.
6.9. By setting up a Direct Debit, a Membership Subscription will be automatically renewed and the Registered Individual will automatically be charged the relevant subscription price on an annual basis until the Registered Individual instructs to cancel the Membership Subscription before the end of the year.
6.10. A Registered Individual may apply at any time to upgrade their Type of Membership Subscription. The relevant payment for the intended upgrade must be made in full, and no credit will be given for payments already made for a Membership Subscription year.
7. Changes to Terms and Conditions
7.1. British Rowing may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time and Registered Individuals should therefore check them each time they renew their Membership Subscription. The terms and conditions applying to Membership Subscription will be those in place on the date of purchase.
8. Expiry, Cancellation and Refunds
8.1. Upon expiry of a Membership Subscription all rights and benefits in respect of that Membership Subscription will cease.
8.2. When purchasing a Membership Subscription Registered Individuals have a seven-day cooling off period during which the subscription can be cancelled and a full refund received unless during that seven-day period the Registered Individual has competed in a British Rowing competition run by Affiliated Members.
8.3. If a Registered Individual decides to cancel their Membership Subscription after this seven-day period, no refund will be received (unless British Rowing in its absolute discretion decides to).
9. Data Protection
9.1. British Rowing collects personal information when an individual becomes a Registered Individual, or when a Registered Individual uses services or products that require the collection of personal information.
9.2. British Rowing will use this information to provide the services requested (including sharing information with British Rowing affiliated competitions, and sending member Newsletters from which members can unsubscribe at any time), maintain records, notify members of important information regarding an individual’s Membership Subscription (such as renewal notices), and develop the organisation.
9.3. British Rowing may occasionally pass such information to its suppliers/partners to receive services or products relating to Membership Subscription that are not fulfilled directly by British Rowing. Unless explicitly stated, British Rowing does not share such information for marketing purposes with any other organisations.
9.4. Registered Individuals should review the British Rowing Privacy Policy for further information as to how their personal data is handled.
10. Minors
10.1. If a Registered Individual is a Minor (child or young adult who is not yet 18), the parent/carer of the Registered Individual must agree to comply with the British Rowing Code of Conduct.
10.2 The British Rowing Codes, Regulations Rules, and Policies apply to all Registered Individuals, including Minors (children and young adults who are not yet 18), and in accordance with the Anti-Doping Policy, all Registered Individuals are subject to drug testing. For the purposes of those rules, consent of a parent or carer to the testing of a minor is deemed to follow automatically from the fact that the minor has been permitted by their parent/carer to participate in rowing. Any minors participating in rowing, therefore, may be subject to drug testing. More information about this can be found at www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/cleansport/
11. Definitions
| Word(s) | Definition |
|---|---|
| Affiliated Members | A club or competition that becomes affiliated to British Rowing. |
| British Rowing Code of Ethics and Behaviours | Any codes of ethics, behaviour or conduct as published by British Rowing. |
| British Rowing Umpire | An umpire licensed by British Rowing. |
| Disciplinary and Grievance Panel | The panel established by British Rowing for the purpose of administering disciplinary and grievance procedures. |
| Minor | Any person under 18 years of age. |
| Registered Individuals | A person registered with British Rowing and paying the relevant fees. |
| Regulations | Any rules or regulations published by British Rowing pertaining to the governance of the sport of rowing. |
| Safeguarding Case Management Group | The panel established by British Rowing for the purpose of administering safeguarding disciplinary procedures. |
- Word(s):
- Affiliated Members
- Definition:
- A club or competition that becomes affiliated to British Rowing.
- Word(s):
- British Rowing Code of Ethics and Behaviours
- Definition:
- Any codes of ethics, behaviour or conduct as published by British Rowing.
- Word(s):
- British Rowing Umpire
- Definition:
- An umpire licensed by British Rowing.
- Word(s):
- Disciplinary and Grievance Panel
- Definition:
- The panel established by British Rowing for the purpose of administering disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Word(s):
- Minor
- Definition:
- Any person under 18 years of age.
- Word(s):
- Registered Individuals
- Definition:
- A person registered with British Rowing and paying the relevant fees.
- Word(s):
- Regulations
- Definition:
- Any rules or regulations published by British Rowing pertaining to the governance of the sport of rowing.
- Word(s):
- Safeguarding Case Management Group
- Definition:
- The panel established by British Rowing for the purpose of administering safeguarding disciplinary procedures.
Version dated: 27 June 2024
Revision Log
| Date | Changes since previous version |
|---|---|
| 27 June 2024 | 9.2: Clarification that Member Newsletters are part of membership benefits package. |
| 2 June 2023 | Baseline for this Revision Log. |
- Date:
- 27 June 2024
- Changes since previous version:
- 9.2: Clarification that Member Newsletters are part of membership benefits package.
- Date:
- 2 June 2023
- Changes since previous version:
- Baseline for this Revision Log.
