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Horsley Lodge Limited and Horsley Lodge Golf Club
• Rules and Membership Terms and Conditions
Horsley Lodge is a proprietary members club affiliated to the English Golf Union and English Ladies Golf Association.
Acceptance of an application by Horsley Lodge constitutes a contract of membership of the club between Horsley Lodge Ltd and the applicant/s subject to these terms and conditions. Club membership is conditional upon the observance of these terms and conditions (and any local terms and conditions in force), which are applicable to club membership.
Horsley Lodge Ltd retain absolute discretion in accepting or rejecting any application for membership without prejudice or ascribing any reason for so doing.
1. The following categories of membership exist and may be available to join: -
• Full Golf Membership (entitles members
to use golf facilities seven days a week)
• Five day Golf Membership (entitles members to use golf facilities
Monday to Friday including public holidays)
• Founder Members (full or 5 day) who joined the club at its inception
before 1990 and receive 10% discount in annual fees.
• Student Members (male or female over 18) may use the facilities
7 days a week, but must be in full time education and have a current
grant form.
• Junior Members (male or female over 8 years but under 18 at
1st April) may use the facilities 7 days a week, but will be obliged
to observe any special bye laws with particular reference to the Club’s
Child Protection Policy. (see Appendix )
Full Membership
A full member may play golf at all permitted times seven days a week and may book start times up to 7 days in advance, subject to availability. In addition he/she shall have full use of all Clubhouse facilities during the opening hours and the option to enter all club competitions.
Five Day Membership
A five day member may play golf at all permitted
times Monday to Friday, including statutory bank holidays and may book
start times up to 7 days in advance, subject to availability. In addition
he/she will have full use of the Clubhouse facilities seven days a week.
He/She may only enter midweek or open competitions.
Corporate Membership
Corporate memberships are available and they are tailored to meet the needs of interested Companies. Nominated cardholders only will have the ability to enter Club Competitions – on payment of the relevant Union fee. Nominated cardholders shall be full members.
2. Concessionary rates will be available for juniors, students and families at the discretion of Horsley Lodge.
3. Horsley Lodge reserve the right to introduce, delete or amend categories of membership on an annual basis. Full details of each category of membership are set out in available club literature.
4. Horsley Lodge shall fix the membership subscription. Fees will be paid annually in advance or in monthly instalments by Direct Debit. The subscription fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Any changes to the subscription fee will be notified to members on an annual basis with a minimum of two weeks notice in writing. Membership may be renewed by payment to the club of the appropriate annual subscription fee in force. Horsley Lodge, however reserve the right to refuse renewal of a membership without ascribing any reason for so doing. Where applicable, joining fees and subscription fees include VAT at the standard rate. Joining fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full at the commencement of membership. Horsley Lodge may terminate without prior written notice the membership of any member who falls in arrears with monthly payments in excess of 30 days.
5. New members shall be accepted into the Club on completion of an application form and payment of the subscription fee (or completion of a direct debit form) and joining fee relevant to their category. Horsley Lodge shall have the final decision in relation to the appointment of all new members. The membership shall become active upon payment of the appropriate entrance fee and annual subscription. All new members agree to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of the Golf Club and agree to attend a new member meeting (held on 1st Monday of the month at 7pm) when notified.
6. Members of the club will be provided with a membership card and bag tag, which will remain the property of Horsley Lodge and must be returned to the club on cessation or suspension of membership. A small charge may be levied should a replacement card or bag tag be required for any reason. Entry to the premises and golf course may be denied in the absence of these forms of membership identity. Loss of these items should be reported immediately to club reception.
All members shall keep Horsley Lodge up to date with any changes in personal details, including address, telephone numbers etc. All changes shall be provided in writing.
7. Members are entitled to use the facilities of the club available under the relevant category of membership. Horsley Lodge reserve the right to withdraw all or any part of such facilities on a temporary or permanent basis when such facilities are required to be closed for inclement weather, repair, maintenance, development or alteration work. Members and their guests use all facilities at their own risk.
8. The course will be open for play from 7.30am or first light, whichever is the later, until dusk subject to weather and ground conditions. The Clubhouse will be open half an hour before the first tee off time through to 11.00pm. The Proprietor may, at his discretion, vary the opening hours of the Clubhouse in response to business patterns. Any change will be posted on the Club notice boards.
9. The Proprietor may at his discretion close the course for annual maintenance for up to 5 days in each year.
10. Buggies, electric and pull trolleys are permitted for use but may be banned from time to time in accordance with assessment of ground conditions and the guidelines set out by the Head Greenkeeper.
11. The course will operate as a three or four-ball course. Horsley Lodge reserve the right to make games up to four-balls at busy times (except in medals).
12. All golfers must check in before play and are advised to arrive at least ten minutes ahead of their start time. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate late arrivals, it may not be possible to gain access to the course if times are unavailable.
13. The rules of the game of golf adapted from time to time by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews shall apply to play at Horsley. Horsley Lodge shall set the standards of dress and etiquette for both the course and Clubhouse. More details appear in club handbook and notices on the Club notice board for adherence to by all members and visitors.
14. Horsley Lodge reserve the right to refuse admission or cancel membership immediately if any member shall in the opinion of the senior staff member on duty cause nuisance or annoyance to other club users or club staff. In the event of cancellation of membership, joining fees and subscriptions shall not be refunded.
15. All members intending to resign their membership shall do so in writing, notifying the Membership Office prior to membership renewal. Should a member return within two years he/she may do so without requiring payment of a second joining fee. No refund will be granted on subscription or joining fee.
16. Any member who is in material or persistent breach of the Constitution or Club Rules shall be liable to have all their rights of membership suspended by Horsley Lodge for such time it considers appropriate. In the event of a continual breach of competition rules or inappropriate behaviour during Club Competitions or whilst representing the Club, the Club Committee may suspend any member for a period of time from these events, the secretary advising Horsley Lodge of such action. Whilst suspended a member shall remain liable for payment of all dues. A suspended member shall be given the right of representation and an explanation prior to any imposed suspension.
17. Horsley Lodge may expel from the Club any member whose conduct, is injurious to the character, goodwill or interests of The Club or renders the member unfit to be associated with members of the Club. If the Club Committee so requires in relation to any member, Horsley Lodge shall investigate the behaviour, in conjunction with the club committee of any member and consider whether that member shall be expelled from the Club. The club committee must not act in anyway by themselves which might prejudice the company or cause it financial loss. An expelled member shall forfeit all rights of the membership category and a proportion of the remaining term of subscription shall be refunded. The joining fee paid will not be refunded.
18. Guests may be introduced by members of the club subject to the approval of club staff. Guests must be accompanied by the member at all times, be signed in and pay the appropriate guest fee. The member will assume responsibility for ensuring that guests abide by club rules and codes of behaviour.
19. Members may sign in up to three guests per day subject to payment of the appropriate green fee prior to the commencement of the round. No one person may be signed in as a guest on more than six occasions per annum. A member whose guest plays without the payment of a green fee on the day shall be reprimanded and the guest shall be barred. Members guest rates shall be set by Horsley Lodge and subject to change from time to time. Members may introduce guests to the Clubhouse facilities at no charge.
20. With the exception of guide dogs or hearing dogs for the deaf, pets should not be brought on to the golf course.
21. All members and guests must enter the premises at the appropriate entrance point only. Members should make themselves aware of appropriate emergency exit points and procedures and be prepared to use these and follow staff instructions in the event of an emergency.
22. The club cannot accept liability for members’ cars, the contents of vehicles or other property, which are bought to the club at the member’s, own risk. Horsley Lodge’s liability for damage or loss of members and guests’ property is strictly limited to any damage or loss caused directly as a result of the negligence of Horsley Lodge, its staff or agents. Any item of lost/found property unclaimed for a period greater than 3 months may be disposed of.
23. Any member or guest who suffers an accident on club premises or grounds must report the circumstances and details of the accident/incident to the senior staff member on duty immediately. Horsley Lodge cannot accept any liability for any accident to a member or guest other than liability that may arise from the negligence of Horsley Lodge.
24. The member is financially liable to Horsley Lodge for annual membership fees and any goods and services used at the club from time to time. Horsley Lodge shall not be responsible for damage, injury or loss occurring as a result of an act or omission of any member or visitor to Horsley Lodge. A member or visitor shall indemnify Horsley Lodge against any such liability. Any member or visitor who makes use or accepts use of any facility or service at Horsley Lodge shall do so at their own risk, provided that Horsley Lodge is not proved negligent in its provision. Horsley Lodge cannot be held responsible for any loss of play due to inclement weather conditions resulting in course closures.
25. Horsley Lodge whose decision shall be final and binding shall determine any dispute or difference, which may arise in regard to interpretation of these rules.
26. Horsley Lodge reserves the right to amend the rules at any time, notifying such change on the club notice board. Individual notice to members will not be required.
27. Management of the club and facilities is controlled by Horsley Lodge who require members and guests to comply with any reasonable directions given to ensure the smooth operation of the club.
28. Horsley Lodge Constitution, which is subservient to these Rules sets out the roles and responsibilities of the Officers of Horsley Lodge and the process for election.
• Members Constitution
1. Name
The name of the Club shall be Horsley Lodge (“the Club”)
The Club is a Proprietary Club, the proprietor is Horsley Lodge Ltd
(The Proprietor)
2. Objectives
The Club is formed to provide members and guests with a Golf Club for
the enjoyment of golf, social and associated activities.
3. Conduct of the game
a) The members will abide by the Rules of Golf and the Rules of Amateur
Status as laid down by the R&A and the rules of the appropriate
Golf Unions and Associations
b) The Club agrees to comply with the Council of National Golf Unions
regulations and Rules of the SSS and Handicapping scheme (and any conditions
imposed within the scheme by the English Golf Union or Ladies English
Golf Association)
c) Subscriptions for all governing bodies will be collected by the Proprietor
at membership renewal and forwarded to the relevant bodies.
Membership
a) All rates and categories of membership are set at the sole discretion
of the Proprietor and fees are payable on an annual basis by such methods
as offered by the Proprietor.
b) All new members shall be required, in addition to their subscription,
to pay a joining fee as set by the Proprietor.
c) Members shall have all the rights and privileges of their individual
membership. All members shall have the right to play in Club Competitions
at such times as their category of membership shall allow, and to which
they are eligible.
d) Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests and must
ensure they conform to the current Club Rules.
e) Honorary memberships are solely at the discretion of the Proprietor
and shall have all the rights and privileges of the category of membership
allocated.
f) All matters relating to the election, resignation, suspension or
expulsion of members are referred to in The Club Rules.
5. Club Rules
This members’ constitution is issued in addition to the current Horsley Lodge Rules and should be read in conjunction with the rules. The club rules may be amended from time to time as required by the Proprietor. In any area of conflict, the Club Rules will take precedence.
6. Conduct
a) All members shall show courtesy and consideration to all other members
and visitors whilst using the facilities at the club.
b) No member shall be allowed to rebuke, direct or abuse a member of
staff. Any complaints/suggestions about the services provided must be
directed to senior management or the Proprietor.
c) All members and their guests are required to abide by the dress code
as published on the Club notice board.
7. The Club Officers and Committees:
There are a total of 4 committees:
The Management Committee
The Club Committee
The Men’s Committee
The Ladies Committee
Management Committee:
There
will be a management Committee which will meet a least 3 times a year
and oversee matters of interest to both club and proprietors. Any 5
members will form a quorum and membership will consist of the following:
* A Chairman who will be a Proprietor of the Company
* Up to 3 other Proprietors or nominees of the company.
* The secretary/ treasurer of the Club
* The Captain and Lady Captain
* The President and 3 other members (2 from the men’s committee
and 1 from the ladies committee, chosen by committees and made known
to the proprietor beforehand)
Powers of the Management Committee
The Management Committee will control the management, regulation and
organisation of the internal affairs of the club. The Management Committee
can make or revoke bye-laws, binding on all members, consistent with
the constitution or rules of the club The proprietors may at any time
alter or vary such powers.
The Club Committee
a)
Club Officers. The Club Officers are the President, Captain, Secretary/Treasurer,
Lady Captain, Vice Captain, Lady Vice Captain and Immediate past captain.
b) Club Committee: The members of the Club shall, through elections
at the Annual General Meeting, form a Club Committee. The Committee
shall comprise the following officers:
Club Captain (chair), Vice Captain, Ladies Captain, Lady Vice Captain,
Secretary /Treasurer and President (ex-officio)
In
addition, one elected member from the men’s committee and one
elected from the ladies’ committee, shall serve for 2 years. The
selection of these members will be based on the highest number of votes
received at the respective AGM. The club captain shall select the course
liaison officer who will serve club and men’s committee with full
voting rights.
c) Responsibilities of the Club Committee
The
Club Committee will be ultimately responsible for the administration,
finance and control of all playing matters of the Golf Club within the
rules of golf as laid down by the R&A and CONGU for the men’s
section and by the Ladies Golf Union and CONGU for the Ladies section
and within the current Club Rules. The Club Committee will make arrangements
as they deem necessary for carrying out these responsibilities. The
Club Committee may from time to time empower sub committees (consisting
of The Captain, Secretary/Treasurer, and at least 3 past captains) or
“working parties” to discharge some or any of its responsibilities
for the workings of the club or to produce reports and recommendations
for the Club Committee to consider.
The Club Committee will from time to time agree and publish rules and
procedures for its operations and agree any rules and procedures necessary
for the committees of sections of the Club. All decisions of the Club
Committee will be binding upon all members of The Golf Club.
d) Finance
The Club will be responsible for generating its own funds in any way approved by the Management Committee.
The Club Committee will, through its representatives and officers liaise with the Management in the areas of golf administration. This will include starting times and arrangements for competitions, course requirements, etiquette and discipline of members, booking systems and the Rules in general.
The
Committee shall meet as frequently as it considers necessary but not
less than three times per annum.
The Club Captain shall be Chairman of the Committee. A quorum for these
meetings shall be four persons, to include the Club Captain and questions
raised at these meetings will be decided by a majority of votes. In
the case of an equality of votes the Chairman shall have a second and
casting vote.
In the event of the Club Captain being absent from a Club Committee
meeting the Ladies Captain or Vice captain shall chair the meeting
Minutes shall be taken of all such meetings by the Secretary, or other
of the committee so appointed. A copy of these minutes shall be provided
to The Proprietor.
The Proprietor shall be advised of the dates of all Committee meetings which shall be held on Club premises, subject to meeting room availability. The Proprietor or designated deputy may attend any such meeting.
The above will be the extent of the Powers and Responsibilities of The Club Committee.
Appointment of Officers to The Club Committee:
o President (ex officio)
The President shall be appointed by the proprietors and hold office
for as long as they decide.
The Club Captain (a full member) shall take office at the AGM following
a year in office as Vice Captain.
The Vice Captain: The last 10 Past Captains in meeting with existing
Captain and Vice Captain choose the new Vice Captain. Their choice being
approved by the Proprietor. (who has the right to veto) One name will
then be put to the AGM for approval.
Lady Captain: Will take office at the Ladies’ AGM having been
appointed Lady Vice Captain at the previous AGM.
Lady Vice Captain: Shall be chosen by the Lady Captain in office, Lady
Vice Captain in office, and 3 past Lady captain’s. Their choice
must be approved by both the Ladies Committee and the proprietors( who
have the right to veto)
Secretary / Treasurer: Shall hold office for a minimum of 2 years having
been nominated and approved by the club committee and put to the management
for approval. The club will pay the secretary an honorarium equal to
a full membership subscription. Selection for nomination to the post
will be a joint committee set up of 3 members of the general committee
and one proprietor.
The term of office for the Club Captain and Vice Captains will be for
one year running from the date of the AGM for twelve months thereafter.
Election of Committee members, other than the Captains and Vice Captains
will take place at the AGM. A notice of the positions available will
be posted on the Club notice board at least one month prior to the AGM.
Members wishing to serve on the committee must be proposed and seconded
by full members of at least one years standing
Committee members shall hold office for a period of one or two years
after which they can offer themselves for re-election.
Men’s Section – Structure and Responsibilities
The Men’s Committee shall:
i.
Be responsible for carrying out the policies laid down by the Club and
The Proprietor, organising golf competitions and obtain support for
social events, arranging inter-club matches, selecting teams to represent
the Club, and liaising with the Proprietor on behalf of the members
and vice versa in all matters pertaining to the above.
ii. Subject to its agreement undertake such other responsibilities as
the Proprietor may from time to time delegate to it
iii. Form Competitions and Handicaps sub committees. This Committee
shall allocate handicaps in accordance with the handicapping scheme
as laid down by the Council of National Golf Unions and, in agreement
with the Proprietor, provide a framework of midweek and weekend competitions
in keeping with the requirements of the membership.
iv. In Conjunction with the Proprietor to be responsible for ensuring
all members adhere to the policies as laid down in the Constitution
and Club Rules
v. Refer all matters outside of its jurisdiction to the Proprietor or
a member of the Management Team
Handle members’ complaints/suggestions in relation to golf competitions
The Men’s Committee will consist of:-
The
Captain, Secretary/treasurer, Vice Capt, Immediate past captain as ex
officio member to serve for one year, a senior section representative,
3 members duly proposed and seconded and elected at the AGM to serve
2 years or one year depending on votes. In addition the captain will
select and appoint the Match Secretary, Chair of Handicaps, Chair of
Competitions, Junior organiser, and subject to management approval,
a Course Liasion Officer. Total 13
Retiring members are eligible for re-election. The Club Captain shall
chair the Committee Meetings (the vice captain in his absence) Any six
members shall form a quorm.
The committee will have the power to co-opt a member or members onto the committee as and when required:
To
bring the committee up to strength (13) or
To fulfil a specific function within the club or
If a committee member holds more than one office.
Co-opted members will have full voting rights unless decided otherwise by the committee.
The Men’s Section Committee shall have responsibility for the administration, finance and control of all playing matters relating to the Men’s Section, (including juniors) subject to 7c above, particularly in implementing the special CONGU requirements.
a) Finance
The Men’s Section Committee will be responsible for generating
its own funds from sources approved by the Club Committee only. Areas
of generation could conceivably be open meetings, raffles, competitions,
(or by a member(s) specifically so named) and sanctioned by the Club
Committee. A statement of accounts will be presented at the Men’s
AGM.
b)
Competitions
Competitions and tournaments shall be arranged by the Men’s Section
Competition Committee in consultation with the “Company”
and sanctioned by the Club Committee. All such competitions shall conform
to established rules of the chosen format. (See “Structure and
Responsibilities of the Men’s Competition” Committee February
1995).
c)
Handicaps
The administration of handicapping procedures shall be the responsibility
of the Handicaps Committee. The handicaps of all male members for whom
Horsley Lodge is their home club will be held by the Club and will be
displayed and adjusted as required in accordance with the standard scratch
score and handicapping scheme. A certificate of handicap shall be available
to all male members on request. (See “Structure and Responsibilities
of the Men’s Handicap Committee” February 1995)
d)
The Junior Section
Administration of the Junior Section shall be in the hands of the Junior
Organiser(s) duly appointed by the Club Captain and sanctioned by the
Club Committee and a monthly report on the activities of the section
shall be submitted by the Organiser(s) to the Men’s Committee.
(Female juniors will be the responsibility of the Ladies’ Section)
LADIES’ SECTION – Structure and Responsibilities
The Ladies’ Section Committee shall have responsibility for the administration, finance and control of all playing matters relating to the Ladies’ Section (including juniors) which is an integral part of Horsley Lodge Golf Club, particularly in implementing the LGU requirements.
Officers
and Committee
These will consist of the Lady Captain, Lady Vice Captain, Hon. Secretary,
Treasurer, Handicap Secretary, Competition Secretary as officers of
the Ladies Section. In addition four Committee members duly proposed,
seconded and elected at the AGM to serve 2 years and 1 year according
to the votes to maintain continuity. Retiring members are eligible for
re-election. The Immediate Past Captain shall remain as an ex-officio
Committee member for ensuing year.
A Course liaison contact will be selected by the Lady Captain either from the elected Committee members or from the general membership of the Ladies’ Section. This contact will liaise with the Course Liaison Officer over matters of interest to the Ladies Section which concern the course. .
A sheet to receive the nominations for election of four officers positions, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Handicap Secretary, Competition Secretary and four elected members of the Committee shall be posted in the Clubhouse 21 days before the Ladies’ AGM and nominations proposed and seconded shall be made thereon no later than 7 days before the AGM. In the event of more than one nomination for any officer’s position a vote will take place at the AGM.
Also, if more than four members are nominated, a vote to elect those members will be taken at the AGM. Only every Full member, Founder member, Ordinary member, Five-day member, Life member shall be entitled to be present to vote.
No member may serve on the Committee if she is an elected member or an ex-officio member on the Committee of any other golf club.
Any permanent vacancies in the Committee shall be filled by the Committee by the appointment of a duly qualified member, also, any unexplained absence from the Committee for three consecutive meetings by any Committee member, that member would be deemed as having resigned from the Committee and a duly qualified member be appointed. Every person so chosen shall retain her office only so long as the vacating member would have done if no vacancy had occurred.
At every meeting of the Committee the Captain shall preside as Chair, and if at such a meeting the Captain shall not be present then the Captain shall nominate one of their number to be Chair of such meeting.
All questions that shall be proposed or considered at any meeting of the Committee shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present. No member shall have more than one vote, except the Chair at the meeting who, in case of equality of votes shall have a second or casting vote.
The Committee may from time to time delegate any of their power to a sub-committee and recall or revoke the same. The Committee may appoint any of the members, not being members of the Committee, to act with and to form any part of any sub-committee appointed by them. The Captain shall be an ex-officio member of any such sub-committee.
The Committee shall have placed before them for confirmation the minutes of all sub-committees.
A member of the Committee may at any time resign her office by giving notice in writing to the Hon. Secretary.
The Captain and Vice Captain shall be responsible for all matches.
The Competition Secretary shall make all arrangements in accordance with the determination of the Committee.
a)
Finance
The financial year shall end on October 31st. A statement of accounts
will be presented at the Ladies AGM and submitted to the Club Treasurer
for presentation at the AGM of the Club. Club Treasurer shall have access
to the Ladies’ section accounts on request
b)
Handicaps
The administration of handicapping procedures shall be the responsibility
of the Ladies Committee. The handicaps of all female members will be
held by the Club and will be displayed and adjusted as required in accordance
with standard scratch score and handicapping scheme. A certificate of
handicap shall be available to all female members on request.
The Ladies’ Committee shall discipline any lady member not complying with the Rules of the Club, golf or the etiquette thereof as down in Club procedures. See Appendix E for procedures for running Ladies Section.
8. The Annual General Meeting
An annual general meeting shall be held in November each year. The AGM shall be chaired by The Club Captain. The Annual General Meeting will
a) Be notified one month in advance to all members
by a notice placed on the Club notice board
b) Receive a report from the Club Captain in relation to the Committee’s
activities during the previous year.
c) Elect all members to serve on the Club Committee
d) Provide a forum for questions to the Club Captain, subject to questions
being received in writing at least two weeks prior to the date of the
AGM
e) Receive proposals for changes to this constitution. Any such changes
can only be implemented in the case of a minimum seventy members being
present. Any such change shall require the prior consent of The Proprietor
and simple majority vote by members present at the AGM.
f) Be recorded by the Committee Secretary.
9. Extraordinary General Meeting
An extraordinary General Meeting may be called
should members wish to discuss any matters.
An EGM may be called by a minimum 25% of the membership expressing a
desire to do so.
The request for an EGM must be a written, signed document to The Proprietor,
detailing the matter and issues to be raised.
• Child Protection Policy
For the purpose of this policy the following definitions apply: -
HORSLEY LODGE LIMITED
Referred to as the Company: Horsley Lodge Limited is a private limited
company which owns and manages the course and all facilities.
It
~ admits Members through receipt of a joining fee and an annual payment
~ makes a ‘contract’ for the provision of services which
include: -
~ access to course and driving range
~ telephone booking
~ use of facilities including: -
~ changing room(s)
~ shop
~ is responsible for the health and safety of all members and visitors
using the course and other facilities
~ provides support for ‘The Club’
~ including: -
~ office for secretary
~ some use of rooms for presentations / events
~ I.T. facilities
~ access to course for away players in matches and guests
~ access to and use of web site
HORSLEY LODGE GOLF CLUB
Referred to as The Club. Horsley Lodge Golf Club consists of Members
of Horsley Lodge admitted by the Company
~ acts through its officers and committees to represent the interests
of members
~ receives an administration levy collected from all members by The
Company to cover an honorarium for a secretary, club expenses and local
and national affiliations
~ sets up a club structure through volunteers to: -
~ run a men’s section, a ladies’ section, a junior’s
section and a senior’s section
~ deal with matters of club discipline
~ organise competitions and the provision of prizes and trophies
~ arrange matches
~ administer a handicap system in accordance with CONGU rules
~ organise social functions
~ liaise with local and national organisations for the provision of
‘normal’ member services
CHILDREN
The term children applies to all young people admitted to Horsley Lodge
who are under the age of 18 years. For the purpose of this policy a
junior ceases to be classed as child once they reach the age of 18.
PARENTS
The term Parent applies to all parents, carers or other adults acting
in ‘loco parentis’ to a child who is a member of Horsley
Lodge. The parent may or may not themselves be a member of Horsley Lodge
THE POLICY
This Policy and all the practices and procedures outlined in it have
been agreed by The Company and The Club (date). All employees, volunteers,
officers and members of Horsley Lodge are bound by its conditions.
All Parents and Children will be made aware of the Policy and will be
expected to agree to follow all guidelines and procedures as a condition
of entry to and continued membership of Horsley Lodge.
The Policy is based upon the recommendations
set out in the document ‘Children in golf’ (CiG), produced
by the ‘Children in Golf Strategy Group, the NSPCC and promoted
by the EGU.
The Company and The Club are aware that they are required to adopt and
use the CiG Policies and procedures and that this is a condition of
affiliation for clubs in England.
A copy of ‘Children in golf’ will be kept by the Company and the Club as a reference and resource.
In order to meet the recommendations of the CiG Policy the following procedures and practices will be carried out at Horsley Lodge.
THE COMPANY
Admitting Children
When admitting children to membership The Company will:
• Advise and consult with the Junior Organiser(s)
in the admissions process.
• Restrict use of the course until the Junior Organiser(s) are
satisfied that the Junior member has passed a test of competency which
will ensure that they can play on the course without hindrance to other
members
• Collect through completion of a form (appendix …..) information
necessary to fulfil its obligations to keep children safe and secure
while on the Company’s premises or engaged in Club activities.
When admitting adults to membership The Company will
• Declare that it has a Child Protection Policy in line with CiG recommendations, make the policy available for inspection and require all members to sign a declaration to be bound by the procedures set out in the policy. This declaration will be contained within the form of application for membership.
The Company will:
• Maintain a database of all child members including a file of the information collected in 1 above.
• Establish and run a registration system so that all children (including guests) using the course and other facilities at any time, are known and their presence is recorded. The onus is on the individual child to record their arrival and departure from the course. This is referred to again later in this Policy.
• Allow parents to accompany and supervise their child(ren) while they are using the course or other facilities
• Appoint each Duty Manager to act as ‘Welfare Officer’ and carry out the duties of that post as set out in the CiG Policy. In particular this post-holder will need to directly manage the registration of children using the course and have access to medical and emergency contact information. The name of the Welfare Officer on duty each day will be prominently displayed in the reception area of the Club
• The Duty Manager in their role as Welfare Officer will be responsible for recording and reporting any incidents using the appropriate forms
• The Duty Manager will immediately report any incidents or allegations to the appropriate authorities (Police & NSPCC)
• The Company will provide training of staff as appropriate to ensure that they are able to carry out these duties. This training will be organised through the Children in Golf Organisation.
• Ensure that any junior members or other persons classified as children in terms of child protection legislation employed at the club are properly supervised and protected at all times.
• Immediately take such action as is necessary to protect the interests of any junior or other member in the case of a child protection issue.
• Ensure that the Club Secretary and the Junior Organiser(s) have an up to date record of all children admitted to the Club and have appropriate access to medical and emergency contact information.
THE CLUB
The Club will:
• Adopt the CiG Policy and Procedures
• Will establish a ‘Junior Section’ to organise and arrange golfing activities for ‘junior’ members
• Will appoint a ‘Junior Organiser’ to manage the affairs of the Junior Section. The Junior Organiser will be a volunteer, appointed by the Captain. The Junior Organiser will be invited to attend Club committee meetings to report on Section activities and will be offered support by all such Committees.
• The Junior Organiser will liaise with the Lady Captain or other officer of the section with regard to activities for junior members who are girls
• The Junior Organiser will ensure that during organised events and activities the recommended practices and procedures are adopted with regard to child protection.
• The Club will ensure that the Junior Organiser and other volunteers are aware of the Club and CiG Child Protection Policy and procedures and receive the appropriate training and support in order for them to carry out their role
• The Junior Organiser(s) will be subject to a CRB check
• The Junior Organiser (or person acting on his/her behalf) will pass on any concerns or allegations to the Duty Manager for reporting to the appropriate authorities.
• The Club will advise members of their individual responsibilities for child protection in addition to any requirements placed upon them by the Company as a condition of membership
• These responsibilities include
~
To be aware of potential consequences and avoid situations where an
adult is alone with child either on the course, in the changing rooms
or in any other part of the premises
~ Modelling good behaviour and the proper etiquette of the game of golf
~ Promoting positive aspects of the game eg: fair play, honesty and
respect for others
~ Refraining from the use of bad language or the promotion, by example,
of activities injurious to good health (such as smoking or the excessive
intake of alcohol)
~ Reporting to the Duty Manager or officer of the Club any concerns
they have about the welfare of a junior member or any specific incidents
which may have occurred at the Club.
PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Parents will
• Accept the terms and conditions of membership on behalf of their
child(ren)
• Provide all the information requested and update this information
as necessary
• Fully cooperate with the Company and the Club in the operation
of all procedures designed to ensure the safety and well being of junior
members and protect the proper interests of adult members
• Take responsibility for the behaviour and actions of their child(ren)
while using the facilities of the club
• Actively support the work of the Junior Organiser and other
volunteers in arranging golfing events and activities for the Junior
Section
Children will
• Ensure that they register appropriately when arriving and leaving
the premises or course. The onus is on the child to record their arrival
and departure from the course. However, if a child inadvertently forgets
to record their departure from the club it is acceptable for them to
telephone the club reception and to ask the Duty Manager to record their
departure on their behalf. Repeated failure to abide by these may eventually
lead to a suspension of membership of the course and of the club.
• Be aware that they can refer to the Duty Manager or known officers
of the Club if a situation arises where they feel unsafe or threatened
• Be aware of their own responsibilities and act on them appropriate
to their age
• Learn the rules, the etiquette and the positive aspects of the
game of golf
• Treat members, officers of the Club and employees of the Company
with respect and courtesy
