Membership terms & conditions

Last updated: 12 November 2026

These terms apply to members of Tribesmen Rowing Club and to the use of the members area of this website. They sit alongside the club constitution, the Rowing Ireland rules and the club’s safety policies. Where they conflict, the constitution wins.

1. Membership

• Membership runs for the club year and is confirmed when your fee is paid and the committee accepts your application.
• You must be affiliated to Rowing Ireland through the club to row in club boats. The club arranges this as part of your membership.
• Fees are set at the AGM and published to members. Fees are not refundable once the club year has started, except at the committee’s discretion.
• Members agree to follow the club constitution, these terms, the Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding policy.

2. Safety on the water

• A pre-row check must be completed for every outing, before launching. The responsible person signs it for the whole crew.
• If the check shows do not go out, you must not launch. If you are in any doubt about your own or your crew’s ability in the conditions, do not go out.
• You must read the documents marked must-read in the safety library and confirm you have read them.
• You must have a working emergency contact on file. Keep it up to date on the My details page.
• You row at your own risk within the limits of your competency level. The club’s insurance covers activities run in line with club rules; it may not cover outings that ignore them.

3. Boats, equipment and the boathouse

• Use only the boats you are signed off to use. Report all damage straight away, however small.
• Leave the boathouse, slip and equipment as you found them. Lock up if you are last out.
• Members may be asked to contribute to repair costs where damage is caused by not following club rules.

4. Your members-area account

• Accounts are for current members only, one per person. Do not share your password.
• The Membership Secretary approves new accounts against the club register. The club may suspend or close an account when membership ends or if these terms are broken.
• Tell us straight away if you think someone else has used your account.

5. Members-only content

• Member news and safety documents are for members only. Do not forward, screenshot or publish them outside the club without the committee’s permission.
• Safety documents are summarised to help you. The full document is the authoritative version; if the summary and the document differ, follow the document and tell the H&S officer.

6. Conduct

Treat other members, coaches, volunteers, visiting crews and other river users with respect. Bullying, harassment and discrimination are not tolerated. Concerns can be raised with any committee member or the Club Welfare Officer.

7. Liability

Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by Irish law. The website and the forecast, river and warning data shown in the pre-row check are provided to help you decide — they are not a guarantee of conditions. Always check what you see on the water.

8. Changes and contact

The committee may update these terms. We will tell members about any significant change. Questions: contact the Club Secretary at Earls Island, Galway, H91 D9CV.

These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland.