Subject to the limitations of available facilities and resouces, membership of Shandon Boat Club is open to anyone interested in the sport of rowing regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Shandon Boat Club offers membership to all interested in competitive rowing, to adults interested in recreational rowing and to any adult interested in supporting the club in its development of sporting and related activities. Rowing membership is normally restricted to those 12 years of age or older.