UTRC is pleased to welcome other clubs for training purposes by pre-arrangement during the week and due to boat and river congestion, after 11am at weekends. All visiting crews wishing to use the Upper Thames Rowing Club facilities, including the landing stages and car parks should direct all enquiries through the Visiting Clubs and Events Booking representative.

Rules For Visiting Crews

In order to sensibly and safely manage the use of the available resources at Upper Thames, the following rules apply to ALL visiting crews.

Safety

On arriving all Visitors should take note of the Club Notice board and Safety flags to ensure that they are aware of the latest traffic flow and state of the river.

Boat Storage

Boats must be stored outside, but not on the club lawn. Boats should be stored on the grass on the far side of the new boat house (downstream). All trestles and supports for the boats must be provided by visitors. No UTRC trestles or other equipment is to be used at any time. Please leave trailers on the grass downstream of the new boat house. All visitors must provide their own blades and boats.

Parking

Parking at Upper Thames is limited; Visitors should contact the Visiting Clubs and Booking representative beforehand to discuss arrangements. It is expected that crews will need to arrange in advance to: share vehicles, park in car parks in Henley or nearby and walk to the club. Please note that visitors should NOT park in Remenham lane or on the grass.

Club Room

The club room may be used by visitors, but no kit, bags etc are to be taken into it. The club room is to be kept tidy at all times. Please also note that trainers, wellies, etc must be removed before entering the club room.

Ergometers

Club ergos are for the use of UTRC members only, but may be used by prior arrangement at the discretion of the club captain.

Changing Rooms

The changing rooms may be used by visitors. Kit can be left in changing rooms at the owners own risk. Please keep the changing rooms tidy.

Pricing, Availability and Payment

• Prices and availability can be found by contacting the Visiting Clubs and Booking representative.
• Please note that there are times when the river at Henley is extremely busy and bookings may be declined due to safety or capacity considerations.
• All payment must be made in advance. Bookings are taken on a first paid, first served, usually with a minimum of 7 days notice. If payment is not received in advance crews may expect to be asked to leave.
• All bookings are only accepted and confirmed when agreed by the bookings officer. If payment is not received by the bookings officer before the date of the visit, the booking will not be permitted.

Club House Booking

• Booking of the UTRC clubhouse for private social functions is selectively available to club members on occasions when it does not interfere with rowing activities.
• Prices, conditions and availability can be found by contacting the Visiting Clubs and Booking representative.
• Please note: the person hiring the club is responsible for the ensuring that the cleaning/restoring of the club is carried out so that it returns back to its pre function present state, before the next training sessions (e.g.: before 7 am on weekends).

Notes on Licensing

• The club's premises licence allows for the sale of alcohol to members and members guests only. In order to fulfill our licencing obligations all non-members wishing to purchase or consume alcohol in the club must be signed-in by a member.
• For most functions the event organizer will have to apply for a temporary event notice in order to serve alcohol after hours.