Membership FAQs

I have lost my card, how do I get a new one?

You can post, fax or email a replacement card form. A new card will be sent out at no extra charge. Download the replacement card form.

What's my membership number?

You can find out your membership number through your online membership account or email membership@britishrowing.org

What is the quickest way to join or renew?

Online is the quickest option If you do not want to join or renew online please download a membership form which can be faxed or posted with the appropriate payment. Download the application form.

Can I check how many points I have?

View your details through your online account or contact membership@britishrowing.org

How do I change or regress my points?

If you have a query about your points please email membership@britishrowing.org with details. You cannot do this online. Applications to regress must be made in writing and can either be posted, faxed or emailed to membership. Further information and download the regression form.

Can I be a member of more than one club and how do I change my club?

You can have up to three clubs on your record and you can change or update them using your online membership account, or by calling or emailing membership@britishrowing.org

Can I change my address?

You can do this using your online membership account or you can call or email membership@britishrowing.org

How long will I have to wait until I receive my British Rowing card?

Once membership has been processed your membership card will be posted to you within a couple of days.

Do I need to send a photo with my membership application?

No, you add your photo once you received your licence from British Rowing, and then you seal it.

How far in advance can I renew?

Renewals are sent out six weeks in advance of the expiry date of your membership. You can renew in this time without loss of months.

I rowed years ago, do I set up a new membership?

Please contact British Rowing first by email or phone. We will check our records to track your previous membership so that we can allocate the correct number of points to your Licence.

I'm a student about to go to uni but the system only offers me a junior membership - is this OK?

This is because of your date of birth and renewal date. It is OK to take this type of membership and you will still have the correct licence for competing.

Why can't I regress my points after the end of the Regatta season?

Although the Head racing season does not attract points Regression only takes place on full calendar years (January to December). You can regress from 1st January onwards for a previous full year without a qualifying win.

Is regression of points automatic?

No, you must request regression. Please use the form at this link and email membership@britishrowing or post to British Rowing HQ.

I've taken out the wrong type of membership, what should I do?

Please email membership@britishrowing.org or phone to change your membership category, giving your full name and date of birth.

I'm at school and haven't received a membership licence?

If you have your school listed as your primary club on your membership your licence will have been sent directly to the school. Please check with your coach.

How do I know when my membership expires?

We send out renewal notices to our members, but you can also check by looking at the membership number on your Racing Licence. The first four digits indicate the year (yyyy) followed by the month (mm). Your membership is valid until the end of the month. Remember that if you are being entered for an event through the online entry system your membership has to be valid at the time of the event and not at the time of making the entry.

I used to be a member through my school but don't have my Licence. I want to rejoin, what should I do?

Firstly and importantly, please do not set up a new account. Send an email to membership@britishrowing.org or go to online membership and click on the 'can't remember logon details' option. You will receive an email giving you details of how to access your existing account details so that you can update, renew, etc.