Club Rules and Code of Conduct
Members are required to observe the following rules to assist with the proper running of the Club.
(Updated November 2024)
1. GENERAL CONDUCT
Members are required to uphold the prestige of the club at all times and to observe the rules of etiquette as laid down by the respective associations to which the club is affiliated.
2. DRESS CODE
Members are expected to adhere to the following dress code:
a. For all formal club events (opening and closing of the green, finals day, presentation day, club competition matches, league matches, friendly matches, and other inter-club competitions), members should wear grey trousers/ skirts and a club shirt or white shirt, and if necessary, a white warm or rainproof outer layer.
b. Club shirts are available for purchase by contacting us through the club email address.
c. Finalists on Finals Day should wear white or club shirts and white trousers/skirts.
d. Casual clothing may be worn for Tuesday, Thursday, and other casual roll-ups, and for coaching sessions.
e. Flat soled shoes (no heel) or bowling shoes must be worn on the green at all times.
f. When playing indoors members should not wear their outdoor shoes on the mats.
f. When playing indoors members should not wear their outdoor shoes on the mats.
3. CLUB MATCHES
a. Names of those selected to play in matches will be displayed on the club noticeboards.
b. There is a fee for playing in home matches. For away matches those who travel with another member shall reimburse the driver. The team captain will notify those playing of the amounts to be paid.
c. Any member selected to play in a match and not able to do so should notify the team Captain as early as possible. Only the team Captain or a person with his/her express authority may alter the team sheets.
d. Members selected to play in a match who arrive later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the match, or who do not turn up, without giving prior notice or having exceptional circumstances, shall be liable to suspension for the next two matches.
4. CLUB COMPETITIONS
a. All matches are to be played by arrangement by the date specified on the competitions board.
b. The first named member is responsible for arranging the date with their opponents.
c. The first named member is responsible for choosing and setting up the rink.
d. For singles competitions, the first named member is responsible for identifying a marker.
e. If a member is unable to play, they may be replaced by another member who has not already taken part in that competition. That member will continue to play for the remaining stages of the competition. They may not be replaced if no longer able to play.
f. The dress code for the qualifying stages of the competitions is greys.
g. The dress code for Finals Day is whites, except for those in the Club Open triples, who shall wear greys.
h. Any queries or disagreements should be referred to the competitions’ manager, whose decision is final.
i. The trophies are the property of the club and shall be returned at least a week before Finals Day
5. CLUB EQUIPMENT
a. The Captain/Greenkeeper’s decision shall be final as to the fitness of the green for play.
b. To protect the green, mats shall be used when playing on the green.
c. Club members are encouraged to use their own woods. All woods used in inter-club matches shall have club stickers on them.
d. Club woods may be borrowed with the permission of a coach or committee member. They shall be signed out in the equipment book and returned immediately after use.
e. Club keys may be purchased from the Treasurer. Members shall be responsible for taking care of them and they shall not be passed on to anyone else.