Summer 1 Member Boat Usage

Sculling boat rental by season is limited to members in good standing.

Summer 1 Under 30 Boat Usage

Sculling boat rental by season is limited to under 30-year old members in good standing.

Summer 2 Member Boat Usage

Sculling boat rental by season is limited to members in good standing.

Summer 2 Under 30 Boat Usage

Sculling boat rental by season is limited to under 30-year old members in good standing.

65 or Older Standard Membership

Must be 65 years of age or older as of 12/31 of the membership year. Entitled to the same benefits as Standard Member.
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Gold Membership

Includes up to 5 scheduled program lessons (sweep, sculling, or conditioning) per week per session as well as the benefits of Standard membership.
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Standard Membership

Standard membership offers a discount on all classes. You are also eligible to vote on club issues and run for the board. Members may rent boathouse space for privately owned shells. Reservation and rental of small boats is also a privilege of membership.
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Under 30 Membership

18 years of age or older when membership year begins. Entitled to the same benefits as Standard Member.
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Under 30 Summer Membership

18 years of age or older when membership year begins. Entitled to limited benefits (not able to rent rack space for a personally owned small boat, no voting rights or eligible for a board position).
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Flower City Rowers 2025

Flower City Rowing is a team that proves that rowing is still an option beyond the college years. FCR provides community, racing opportunities and a means to stay in peak physical shape for those with considerable rowing experience who can meet certain fitness and technical standards. The program involves an intense training schedule with team training many days per week focused on competing in Open regattas and rowing events. This program is for athletes: anyone with the desire to set and pursue rowing goals, commit to the challenge of training, make sacrifices within reason, and allow themselves to push their bodies and spirits beyond their natural inclinations, with guidance, support and fun. The priority of this program is to prepare rowers to perform at their best on race day. Participants are expected to commit to rowing sessions that target improvements to technique and provide fitness as well as row together cohesively as a group. Sweep and sculling opportunities will be available. All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices. Please note: you must also sign up for a GRC annual membership in order to be eligible to participate with FCR. There are several membership options available so please choose the option that is best for you. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Summer 2 Intermediate Rowing Monday

Once completing Learn to Row, you will continue to develop your rowing stroke while introducing training principles. You will walk away knowing more drills, greater understanding of the sport and a solid foundation of the rowing stroke. The intermediate program is also great for any rower that wants to spend more time on focusing on the fundamentals while getting to know all of our new rowers. There will be local racing opportunities available in the summer and fall. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Intermediate Rowing Wednesday

Once completing Learn to Row, you will continue to develop your rowing stroke while introducing training principles. You will walk away knowing more drills, greater understanding of the sport and a solid foundation of the rowing stroke. The intermediate program is also great for any rower that wants to spend more time on focusing on the fundamentals while getting to know all of our new rowers. There will be local racing opportunities available in the summer and fall. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Learn to Row

If you’re new to rowing this is for you. You will learn the fundamentals of rowing in this program. You will walk away knowing how to safely handle boat equipment, execute the rowing stroke, a variety of technical drills and will become familiar with rowing terminology. A low student to instructor ratio and small class size ensures you will get a solid grasp of rowing fundamentals. Once complete you will be ready to row with our Intermediate Team. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum 4
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Summer 2 Learn to Scull Monday

This program is designed for rowers who are new to sculling and who have completed Introduction to Novice Rowing (Learn to Row) or have equivalent previous sweep rowing experience. Rowers will be taught in Quads, Doubles and Singles. The program will cover safety, boat handling, steering, and stroke technique. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Learn to Scull Thursday

This program is designed for rowers who are new to sculling and who have completed Introduction to Novice Rowing (Learn to Row) or have equivalent previous sweep rowing experience. Rowers will be taught in Quads, Doubles and Singles. The program will cover safety, boat handling, steering, and stroke technique. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Competitive Rowing Saturday

Rowers will be pushed to a higher level of performance by focusing on cardio, endurance, precise technique and race preparation. Rowers will compete in various regattas both locally and nationally. Participation with the competitive team is at the coach's discretion. You must be a member to row at this level. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Competitive Rowing Tuesday/Thursday

Rowers will be pushed to a higher level of performance by focusing on cardio, endurance, precise technique and race preparation. Rowers will compete in various regattas both locally and nationally. Participation with the competitive team is at the coach's discretion. You must be a member to row at this level. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Rowing Sunday

Experienced rowers have graduated from the intermediate program or have the equivalent rowing skill. Our experienced group offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with a carefully designed roadmap for personal development. This group is focused on each individual’s experience, and our participants are assigned lineups that match their appropriate skill levels. In addition to getting a great workout every practice, there are also occasional opportunities to compete at regattas. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Rowing Thursday

Experienced rowers have graduated from the intermediate program or have the equivalent rowing skill. Our experienced group offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with a carefully designed roadmap for personal development. This group is focused on each individual’s experience, and our participants are assigned lineups that match their appropriate skill levels. In addition to getting a great workout every practice, there are also occasional opportunities to compete at regattas. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Rowing Tuesday

Experienced rowers have graduated from the intermediate program or have the equivalent rowing skill. Our experienced group offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with a carefully designed roadmap for personal development. This group is focused on each individual’s experience, and our participants are assigned lineups that match their appropriate skill levels. In addition to getting a great workout every practice, there are also occasional opportunities to compete at regattas. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Sculling Saturday

This program is designed for youth scullers who have either participated in a previous introduction to sculling class or have other previous sculling experience. Scullers will use quads, doubles or singles when learning techniques to maximize efficiency and power on the water. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Sculling Tuesday

This program is designed for youth scullers who have either participated in a previous introduction to sculling class or have other previous sculling experience. Scullers will use quads, doubles or singles when learning techniques to maximize efficiency and power on the water. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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Summer 2 Experienced Sculling Wednesday

This program is designed for youth scullers who have either participated in a previous introduction to sculling class or have other previous sculling experience. Scullers will use quads, doubles or singles when learning techniques to maximize efficiency and power on the water. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Class Minimum: 4 All who register automatically give permission for Genesee Rowing Club to use photos from GRC events and practices.
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