Financial Disclosure
Crew is an expensive sport. Unlike many high school team sports, Braves Rowing completely SELF-FUNDED. The team is self-sustaining and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Rower dues and fees help cover basic operating costs, including coaching, insurance, boathouse maintenance and utilities, administrative expenses, equipment repairs, and equipment upgrades. However, individual and team fundraising is essential to the success of Braves Rowing.
2026-27 Braves Rowing Membership Dues and Fees
· Registration fee: $150
· Alumni Membership $50
· Athlete Membership $2500*
· Annual dues payment: $2,425, reflecting a 3% discount
· Semi-annual dues payment: $1,225 due September 1, 2026, and $1,225 due January 15, 2027, reflecting a 2% discount
· Four equal dues payments: $618.75 due Sept. 1, 2026, Nov. 1, 2026, Jan. 1, 2027, March 1, 2027 reflecting a 1% discount
· Nine equal dues payments: $279 per month, August 2026 through April 2027
*Multi-athlete discount: 40% discount for an additional athlete
Additional Costs
· Uniform, if needed: approximately $50
· Uni-suit, if needed: approximately $150
· Annual park pass to Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake: approximately $80
Regatta Fees and travel costs
Regatta Fees
· In-State Regatta Fees approximately $100-150
· Out-of-State Regatta Fees approximately $250
Regatta Fee invoices will be sent approximately 10 days prior to the regatta and are due the Thursday prior to the regatta. Failure to pay prior to the regatta will result in a $25 late fee being added to the invoice. These fees cover race entry fees, on-site hospitality, coach hotel and travel expenses, and boat and hospitality trailer expenses.
Each athlete and family is responsible for their own travel expenses when the team participates in out-of-town regattas. These expenses may include accommodation for the athlete and family members, additional meals, and transportation.
Volunteer Fines
As part of BRI’s contract for use of the boathouse at Bill Frederick Park, the team must complete a collective 200 hours of volunteer service at the park each year. Each rower is responsible for completing their fair share of volunteer hours, as outlined at the Fall and Spring parent meetings. Failure to complete required volunteer hours may result in a $30 fine for each missed service hour.
FSSRA Regattas also have Team volunteer requirements. Failure to fill volunteer roles may result in a team fine of $250 or more. Those fines would be invoiced to any family not participating in the regatta volunteering
Payment Schedule and Late Fees
If the nine-payment plan is selected, invoices will be sent through QuickBooks on the 20th of each month and must be paid within 10 days. Payments are considered late if they are not received by the fifth of the month.
If a rower’s account is not paid in full by the 15th of the month, a $25 late fee will be added to the invoice. The rower may not participate in practices, regattas, or other team activities until the outstanding balance is paid in full.
All other payment plans will be invoiced on the dates specified above
Payment Methods and Refund Policy
Zelle and Venmo are preferred payment methods because there is no cost to either party.
· Annual and semi-annual dues may be paid by personal check, ACH, or Zelle. Personal checks should be given to a board member.
· Monthly dues may be paid by credit card, ACH, Venmo, or Zelle. Payment instructions will be included on each invoice. Credit Card payments may incur a $5 convenience fee to offset processing costs. Personal checks are not accepted for monthly dues.
All parents are responsible for keeping their rower’s account current. There are no refunds for the month if a rower voluntarily leaves the team. Any resignation from the team requires 30 days’ notice, and no refund will be issued for the current month regardless of when notice is given.
