Welcome to the Union Rowing Club!
Established in 1864, the Union Rowing Club is one of the oldest sports clubs in Canterbury.
It has a long and distinguished history of success at national and international level, and also supports recreational and masters rowing.
President and Club Captain Welcome
“I see that my role as the URC president is to continue to build the good foundation that has been undertaken in recent years to ensure the Union club remains relevant and vibrant within the rowing community.
The club has a very strong presence in the master’s space, both competitive and recreational members should be encouraged to be the best they can be.
In recent years, URC has been offering a place for schools that don’t have formal rowing programs, in my view this is a very important role of the club. The junior rowers bring a completely different outlook to the club and should be encouraged to embrace our sport. I am keen to see how we can build the junior program and produce top performing athletes in the near future.
The club is facing challenges around the proposed relocation of the building and the committee has and will be working towards a positive outcome for the members.”
Dale Maher, URC President
"Perhaps it is because I learned to row at age 30, that I am committed and passionate about the Learn to Row programme at the Union Rowing Club. Rowing post LTR can lead to competitive rowing at club or masters level, or to non-competitive recreational rowing. It is my aim as Club Captain to work for the members of our club in order to further enhance their rowing experience through the provision of good quality and sufficient plant, coaching, and the opportunity to compete in regattas both nationally and abroad. Friendship and fitness are two of the gifts rowing gives; for both of which, I am eternally grateful."
Deb Hymers-Ross, URC Club Captain
What We Offer
Thank you to our generous sponsors...
The Union Rowing Club really appreciates the support of the following sponsors, whose generosity has meant that we could purchase the following:
Air Rescue Trust Boat dumps
CERTClub marquee, coxed four
Lion Foundation, Coxed four
NZCT Ergometer, replacement boat slides, coxed four
NZ Racing Board, Coxless four
Pub Charity, Two coxless fours
Southern Trust, Stroke coaches
The Mainland Foundation, Coxless four