Our vision is to become recognised as a leading rowing club in Victoria.
Our Values
To recognise that rowing can be a sport for life – and support our members involvement at whatever level the wish to engage in the sport
To be welcoming, inclusive and respect ourselves, other members and the wider rowing community
To develop lifelong friendships and a common love of the sport and the many benefits that derive from being involved – including physical and mental health
To be acknowledged as an outstanding member of the wider community and to provide support for those who face disadvantage
Programs
Anyone is welcome to come down and try out a session or two on the water before committing to any of our programs – prior experience is not required.
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The club holds Learn to Row classes as required – these range from small boats to bigger crew boats – the program runs for 6 weeks after which you can progress to other programs. These can be used as a return to rowing for those who have been away from the sport.
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For those who enjoy the camaraderie of the club environment and just want to keep fit – but not necessarily row.
Our emphasis is on having fun and enjoying your rowing – and to train as much or as little as you wish. There is no expectation on training levels – you can row in a single or join others in a crew boat.
Our masters squad caters for both new rowers and those returning to the sport as well as those who have continued rowing since their younger days. As with the Club squad you set the level you want to be involved
For those who want to test themselves against others or who want to get a bit more serious in their sport. As a full member of Rowing Victoria our members at this level can enter regattas anywhere in the world.
Donations
Our Club benefits from donations which can be made through the Australian Sports Foundation which enables a tax deduction to be claimed. We have 2 Funds available
The Aikman Club Foundation was set up to support the ongoing needs of the club and the local rowing community by enabling club members and supporters to make tax deductible donations towards the improvement of all elements of the club and its facilities.
Specifically, donations to the Aikman Club Foundation will support the costs associated with providing members and the community with access to leading facilities, equipment, training and coaching and will assist the club with costs associated with local regatta competition.
We are seeking your support to bring our vision to life and to support the ongoing excellence and growth of our club. Please donate today!
To make a donation online go to https://asf.org.au/projects/aikman.club/aikman-club-foundation
Our equipment is key to successful and safe rowing. There’s no way around it, without boats and oars and other crucial equipment we aren’t rowing anywhere.
The purchase of new boats, oars and other key equipment enables us to support the ongoing social or competitive rowing of our member, reach out to new members, introduce people to our great sport and be competitive at regattas.
Every donation to the club’s equipment fund enables us to bring to life the vision for our club to be one of Australia’s leading community rowing club in terms of support, participation and performance across a diverse group of rowers.
Through the club’s fundraising partnership with the Sports Foundation, donations to the Aikman Club Equipment fund are tax deductible. So please make a donation today and show your support for AC.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate equipment, please contact us directly via secretary@aikman.club (these donations can also be tax deductible!)
To make a donation online go to https://asf.org.au/projects/aikman.club/aikman-club-equipment
For direct donation see forms under Membership