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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GENERAL
3. GUESTS
4. GROUNDS
5. CRICKET
6. HOCKEY
7. TENNIS
8. SQUASH
9. LAWN BOWL
10. TEN PIN BOWLING
11. SNOOKER ROOM
12. RACE BOXES
13. SWIMMING POOL
14. FOOTBALL
15. CAR PARK REGULATIONS
16. BARS
17. CATERING
18. SPORTING SUBSCRIBERS
19. MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIETY MEETINGS
20. CHANGING ROOMS
21. FITNESS CENTRE
Appendix
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB GENERAL COMMITTEE
CODE OF CONDUCT
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INTRODUCTION
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1.1
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In these Bye-laws, unless there is something in the
subject or context inconsistent therewith:-
"The Club" means the Kowloon Cricket Club.
"The General Committee" means the General
Committee of the Club for the time being.
"Members" means Life, Special Voting,
Ordinary Voting, Corporate Nominee and Honorary Members. Updated 13th Oct
1999
"Members of the Section" means those who
take or who have taken an active part in the sections activities.
"Subscribers" means Lady, Honorary Lady and
Sporting Subscribers and the spouses of Members and Subscribers but excludes
Junior Subscribers.
"Users of the Club" means any persons
entitled to use the Club under these Bye-laws and includes Members,
Subscribers, Junior Subscribers and Visitors and the children and guests of
Members, Subscribers, Junior Subscribers, children and Visitors.
"The [Sports] Representative" means the
representative of the [Sports] Section on the General Committee.
"The Secretary" means the Secretary of the
Club for the time being.
Words importing the masculine gender include the
feminine gender.
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These Bye-laws are issued by the General Committee under
Article 20 of the Articles of Association of the Club and may be altered,
amended or deleted, at the discretion of the General Committee, subject to
the overriding powers of the Members to set aside any Bye-laws through a
Special Resolution at a General Meeting of the Members of the Club.
A printed copy of these Bye-laws together with a copy
of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Club shall be sent to
each Member, Subscriber and Junior Subscriber upon joining and shall be
binding upon them, their spouse and their children.
The Memorandum and Articles of Association and these
Bye-laws shall together form the basis for the relationship between the Club
and Users of the Club. If any inconsistency should arise between the
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Club and these Bye-laws, the
former shall take precedence.
Any question as to the interpretation of these
Bye-laws shall be left to the discretion of the General Committee whose
decision shall be final.
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GENERAL
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2.1
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The Club premises will normally open at 7:00am each
day and close at midnight except on Fridays and Saturdays when the Club will
normally close one hour after midnight provided always that the General
Committee may vary these times on special occasions and at their discretion.
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2.2
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Members' and Subscribers' children under the age of 12
must be accompanied by their parent or by some other Member or Subscriber
whilst on Club premises. On reaching the age of 12 children of Members or
Subscribers will be issued, on request, with Dependants cards which will
allow them to use the Club unaccompanied until they reach the age of 28. (age
lowered to 12) Updated Jan or Feb 1999 (and age reach 26) Feb 2010 (and
age reach 28) Feb 2013
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2.3
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On reaching the age of 23, application may be made to
the General Committee for approval for a Member's child to continue to use
the Club to the age of 28. If approved, the Member shall be liable for the
payment of the child's monthly subscription and the debts and spending in the
Club. The Member and the child shall both be subject to such rules and
conditions that the General Committee may decide. Approved April GC 2010,
(age reach 28) Feb 2013
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2.4
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Parents are responsible for the safety and conduct of
their children whilst they are on Club premises and must monitor their
children's behaviour to ensure they are in no physical danger and are not
acting in an unruly manner.
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2.5
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No Subscription lists, raffles or canvassing of any
kind will be allowed within the Club unless the prior consent of the General
Committee has been obtained.
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2.6
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No animals shall be brought into the Club premises or
grounds.
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2.7
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Users of the Club who break or damage Club property
shall be liable to pay to the Club the cost of its replacement or repair.
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2.8
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Should there be cause for complaint the matter should
be taken up with General Manager in the first instance or in writing to the
Secretary. Club employees should not be reprimanded by any User of the Club.
Effort should be made to resolve any problem verbally and in as amicable a
manner as the situation allows.
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2.9
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Users of the Club are responsible for their property
whilst they are on Club premises. The Club will not accept responsibility for
any losses or damage no matter how incurred.
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2.10
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The giving of lessons for a fee or any form of a
reward may only be carried out with the General Committee's prior approval.
All payments must be via Club accounts and a percentage, as determined from
time to time by the General Committee, may be deducted to cover expenses. Any
unauthorized coaching etc. for a reward may result in the coach and the pupil
being denied use of the facility involved.
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2.11
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Certain areas of the Club may be classified as
non-smoking areas at the discretion of the General Committee.
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2.12
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For Members' children who have special needs and are
not able to attend a membership interview due to their health, upon written
request by the Member to the General Committee and subject to production of
supporting documents and to the General Committee's discretion in each case,
the following may apply:
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The child does not have to attend an interview.
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(b)
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The child does not need to pay an entrance fee or
monthly subscriptions.
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(c)
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The child may be allowed to bring in a helper who
must be registered with the general office of the Club." Updated
July 2010 GC Meeting
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2.13
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Servants of Users of the Club are not allowed into any
part of the Club premises or grounds unless the prior consent of the General
Manager has been obtained.
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2.14
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No radios, cassette players, CD players, portable
televisions or musical instruments etc. shall be played in the Club premises
or grounds without the prior consent of the General Committee unless the
sound is transmitted through personal headphones. No mobile telephones shall
be operated on the Club premises or grounds without the prior consent of the
General Committee.
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2.15
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The use of roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards,
scooters and all other types of recreational equipment on wheels are not
permitted on club premises unless permission from management has been
obtained. Approved February 2011 GC meeting
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GUEST
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3.1
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Members and Subscribers may introduce guests into the
Club always provided that the same person may not enter the Club more than
two times in any thirty day period as a guest.
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The maximum number of guests that a Member or
Subscriber may introduce at any one time is five. The number may be increased
or reduced by the General Committee should circumstances so merit.
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Any person introducing guests must accompany their
guests whilst they are on Club premises and ensure that their guests'
behaviour does not annoy other members.
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3.4
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Visitors, Junior Subscribers and dependant children
may not introduce guests into the Club except that Junior Subscribers and
dependant children over the age of 18 may bring one guest at any one time
always provided that such guests are over the age of 18 and accompanied by
the person bringing them.
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Guests are not allowed to take part in any sport
unless partnered or opposed by the person introducing the guests.
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3.6
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Ex-members removed under Articles 66 and 70 are not
acceptable as guests.
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3.7
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Members or Subscribers who are not married may apply
to introduce a nominated person as a Guest, and where appropriate their
dependants as Guests, on an unrestricted basis. Members or Subscribers may be
asked to supply any information as is deemed necessary to support their
applications. Each such Guest may, at the sole discretion of the GC, be
issued with a Guest card but only one application from a Member or Subscriber
will be considered at any one time. Such Guests will be deemed to be users of
the Club and are subject to the Articles and Bye-Laws of the Club where the
context is deemed to be appropriate. The holder of a Guest card will be
allowed to sign on the account of the Member or Subscriber introducing the
Guest but the Member or Subscriber shall be responsible for any such
expenditure. It is the Member's or Subscriber's responsibility to advise the
Club when he/she no longer wishes his/her nomination to continue to hold a
Guest card but regular changing of nomination will not be permitted.Updated
April 2011 GC Meeting
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Certain restrictions are applicable to guests when
using the club's facilities. Please refer to individual section Bye-laws.
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GROUNDS
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4.1
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The Grounds Sub-Committee shall be chaired by the
Captain of Cricket (who shall be the Cricket Representative) and shall
comprise the Hockey Representative, a representative of the Soccer Section
and up to three other people, one of whom shall be from the Cricket
Sub-Committee.
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The term "grounds" shall be deemed to mean
the cricket field and the hockey and soccer pitches.
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4.3
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Reservations for any part of the grounds may be made
only through the appropriate Representative who shall make all reservations
through the General Manager who will maintain a diary for this purpose. The
allocation of the main field for cricket, hockey or soccer must be agreed
between the respective Representatives before fixture lists for the coming
season are published. Should there be a disagreement the matter will be
referred to the General Committee for a decision. League and Cup games will
normally be given preference over practice or friendly matches.
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The Captain of Cricket will normally rule on the
suitability or otherwise of the grounds for play in consultation with the
appropriate Representative. In the absence of the above a Committee Member
in consultation with members of the section and the General Manager will
decide.
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The use of the cricket square for purposes other
than cricket is strictly forbidden.
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CRICKET
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5.1
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The Cricket Sub-Committee shall consist of the Captain
of Cricket, captains of all league teams and two other members one of whom
shall act as secretary. The Sub Committee shall have power to co-opt other
members of the section if considered necessary. Updated Oct 1999
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5.2
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The Captain of Cricket shall be the Club's
representative at the Hong Kong Cricket Association.
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A meeting of members of the Cricket Section
shall be held annually, convened and presided over by the Captain of Cricket.
The object of this meeting shall be to elect a Captain of Cricket for the
ensuing year and to elect other team captains if considered desirable. The
meeting shall also decide the number of teams to be entered in the leagues
and the policy to be adopted in respect of these teams and shall discuss any
other business relating to cricket generally. Updated Oct 1999
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Special meetings of members of the Cricket Section
may be held at any time at the discretion of the Sub-Committee or at the
request of at least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days' notice is
given to members of the Section. Updated Oct 1999
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members and any decisions made shall be on the basis of a simple majority. All
voting will follow Article 87 of the Articles of Association of the Club
pertaining to Special and Ordinary Voting Members. Updated Oct 1999
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5.6
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A reasonable amount of equipment, properly budgeted
for, shall be provided by the Club for the use of all league teams.
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5.7
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Practice nets shall be available, subject to ground
fitness, at such times and on such dates as laid down by the Cricket
Sub-Committee provided the ground has not been reserved for other purposes.
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5.8
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Spiked boots are forbidden when playing on artificial
surfaces and apart from the changing rooms and the balcony they must not be
worn in the Club House.
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5.9
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Correct cricket attire must be worn when taking part
in all league and representative matches.
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5.10
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Children under the age of sixteen are not permitted to
use the nets whilst members are practising. The Cricket Sub-Committee may
vary this rule in special circumstances.
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Guest players shall be allowed to play only when
Members or Subscribers are not available or to establish the guest's level of
competence. Rule 3.5 will not apply in these cases.
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HOCKEY
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6.1
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The Hockey Sub-Committee shall consist of the Hockey
Representative and the captains of the league teams and a Hockey Convenor. The
Sub-Committee shall have the power to co-opt other members of the section if
considered necessary. Updated Oct 1999
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6.2
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The Hockey Sub-Committee shall appoint a Club
representative to the Hong Kong Hockey Association.
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6.3
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A meeting of members of the Hockey Section
shall be held annually, convened and presided over by the Hockey
Representative. The object of this meeting shall be to elect a Hockey
Representative and a Hockey Convenor for the ensuing year. The meeting shall
decide on the number of league teams to be entered for the following season,
elect captains for such teams and discuss any other business relating to
hockey generally. Updated Oct 1999
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Special meetings of members of the Hockey
Section may be held at any time at the discretion of the Hockey Sub-Committee
or at the request of at least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days'
notice is given to members of the Section. Updated Oct 1999
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members of the section and any decisions made shall be on the basis of a
simple majority. Each member of the section will have one vote. Updated
Oct 1999
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6.6
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The provision of equipment and clothing, with the
exception of hockey balls and goalkeepers' equipment, shall be the
responsibility of the players themselves. A small number of hockey sticks,
however, shall be held by the Club for emergency use, players are not allowed
to appear on the field without shirts.
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Only the Hockey Representative, Hockey Convenor or
team captains may give instructions regarding ground preparation for matches
and these must be relayed to the grounds staff through the General Manager.
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6.8
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Any requests for the use of the hockey pitch by teams
other than those of the Club must be forwarded through the Hockey
Representative for agreement by the General Committee. In times of urgency
the Hockey Representative may consult with the Hockey Convenor, Captain of
Cricket or the General Manager.
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Guest players shall be allowed to play only when
Members or Subscribers are not available or to establish the guest's level of
competence. Rule 3.5 will not apply in these cases.
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TENNIS
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7.1
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The Tennis Sub-Committee shall consist of the Tennis
Representative, the Tennis Convenor, if not the Representative, and at least
four other members. The Tennis Committee has the power to co-opt other
members of the section. Updated Oct 1999
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A meeting of members of the Tennis Section
shall be held annually, convened and presided over by the Tennis
Representative. The object of this meeting shall be to elect the Tennis
Representative and the Tennis Convenor for the ensuing year. The meeting
shall decide on the number of teams to be entered in the various leagues,
elect captains and discuss any other business relating to tennis generally. Updated
Oct 1999
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Special meetings of the Tennis Section may be held at
any time at the discretion of the Tennis Sub-Committee or at the request of
at least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days' notice is given to
members of the Section.
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members and any decision shall be on the basis of a simple majority. Voting
procedure will adopt the principle of one member one vote. In the absence of
a member his/her spouse may attend and vote on his/her behalf. Updated Oct
1999
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Unless otherwise determined by the General Committee
or the Tennis Representative or the Tennis Convenor, the courts shall be
available for use during the opening hours of the Club.
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The Tennis Sub-Committee or the General Manager may
close the courts, if in their opinion they are at any time not fit for play
or for any other reason.
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Apart from official Club and league matches, floodlit
bookings and on occasions to be decided upon by the Tennis Sub-Committee, no
reservations of courts are allowed.
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Apart from official Club matches, or in the event when
courts have been reserved for special occasions, no singles matches may be
played when other courts are occupied and players are waiting to play. If,
however, the singles matches were started prior to the arrival of waiting
players, the set in progress may be concluded on the understanding that it
shall not consist of more than 1 1 games. In all other instances when courts
are occupied and players are waiting to play, the courts shall be vacated at
the conclusion of the set, which shall not consist of more than 12 games.
Players waiting shall be ready to play once the set in progress has
terminated.
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Proper tennis attire and tennis shoes shall be worn on
the courts. Black soled tennis shoes are not permitted. Members of the Tennis
Sub-Committee or the General Manager have the authority to debar anyone from
playing who is not properly dressed or shod. Spectators are not allowed to
enter court Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Any player or official who has to enter must be
wearing flat, rubber soled shoes without heels.
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7.10
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Any complaints regarding the Marker or the condition
of the courts shall be addressed to the General Manager.
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7.11
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There are no special rules with regard to the making
up of foursomes, either men's doubles, ladies' doubles or mixed doubles. It
is left to the players to make suitable and satisfactory arrangements. Under
certain circumstances the Tennis Sub-Committee is authorized to make up
foursomes.
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Children are allowed to use the Courts subject to the
following provisos:-
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Proper tennis dress and tennis shoes must be worn.
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Children under the age of 10 years are to be
accompanied by, and under the supervision of, an adult.
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On Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Public Holidays,
children are not allowed to use a court when a Member or Subscriber is
waiting to play and must vacate the court when it is required by Members or
Subscribers.
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No guests are allowed to play tennis on Saturdays,
Sundays and Public Holidays without the prior approval of the Tennis
Representative or the Tennis Convenor. A charge to be determined by the
General Committee, per guest per day, will be levied against the account of
the Member or Subscriber introducing the guest.
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No smoking, food or drink, will be permitted on the
courts. No smoking is not permitted at the tennis patio - viewing area under
any circumstances Approved Dec GC 2010
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Court No. 3 only will be used for coaching.
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7.15(i)
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Individual members who wish to have coaching are
required to make the booking themselves and the tennis coach was not
permitted to make the booking. Approved Mar 2010 GC meeting
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The tennis courts can only be reserved between 6.00pm
and 11:00pm in the winter and 7:00pm and 11:00pm in the summer by Members,
Subscribers or Junior Subscribers on the following conditions:-
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A court may be reserved for a 60 minute period
between the above hours, with periods starting on the hour and not more
than one period per evening shall be reserved by any one person.
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Reservations cannot be made more than seven days in
advance and only two reservations by any one person will be permitted in
any seven day period.
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A person may play on the court more than twice in a
seven-day period, if the court has not been reserved by another Member or
Subscriber or Junior Subscriber, but a reservation will not be permitted if
it contravenes (b) above.
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Reservations can be made by telephone or in person
at the Club.
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A court fee to be determined by the General
Committee, in respect of each 60 minute period or part thereof will be
charged to the account of the person making the booking.
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A reservation may be cancelled without charge if at
least 24 hours notice of the cancellation is given.
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Unless a reservation is so cancelled the court fee
shall remain chargeable to the account of the person making the reservation
and an additional penalty to be. determined by the General Committee shall
be charged.
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The name of each player shall be recorded at the
time of reservation.
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The court shall be deemed to be vacant if play has
not commenced within 10 minutes of the time reserved and, notwithstanding
(g) above, the court may be used forthwith for the remainder of the period
by any person present within the rules of court reservations.
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SQUASH
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8.1
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The Squash Sub-Committee shall consist of a committee
of 5 and a Squash Representative who shall chair the Sub-Committee. The
Committee is empowered to co-opt other members of the section. Updated Oct
1999
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A meeting of members of the Squash Section
shall be held annually, convened and presided over by the Squash
Representative. The meeting shall elect a Representative for the ensuing
year, decide on the number of teams to be entered in the Winter Squash League,
elect convenors for such teams and discuss any other business relating to
squash including the appointment of a Club representative to the HONG KONG
SQUASH. Updated Oct 1999
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Special meetings of members of the Squash Section
may be held at any time at the discretion of the Squash Sub-Committee or at
the request of at least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days' notice
is given to members of the Section. Updated Oct 1999
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members and any decision shall be on the basis of a simple majority. Voting
procedure will adopt the principle of one member one vote. Updated Oct 1999
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8.5
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The Club will supply squash balls for league matches
but members are required to provide their own racquets.
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8.6
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The courts shall be open for play from 7:00am -
11:30pm daily. However, the General Committee may amend these hours, or close
the courts.
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8.7
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Guests are permitted to use the courts at any time of
any day up to and including the booking period commencing at 4:45pm providing
they are playing with a Member or Subscriber.
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8.8
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A court fee, to be determined by the General
Committee, in respect of each 45 minute period or part thereof will be
charged to the account of the appropriate Member, Subscriber or Junior
Subscriber.
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8.9
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Dress will consist of white, off-white or other
suitable sports clothing and flat, rubber soled, non-marking sports shoes.
Black-soled shoes are prohibited.
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Courts can be reserved subject to the following
conditions:-
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Members, Subscribers and Junior Subscribers may
reserve the court for 45 minute periods not more than one period per day,
per account number or per registered HONG KONG SQUASH Player shall be
reserved unless the prior consent of the Squash Sub-Committee or General
Manager has been obtained.
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Reservations can be made by telephone or in person
at the Club.
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The name of each player shall be recorded at the
time of making each reservation.
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Court reservations cannot be made more than seven
days in advance.
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No one person can make more than two reservations in
any seven day period for the hours of noon - 2:00pm and 4:45pm - 7:45pm.
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A reservation may be cancelled without charge if at
least 24 hours notice of the cancellation is given.
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Unless a reservation is so cancelled the court fee
shall remain chargeable to the account of the person making the reservation
and an additional penalty, as determined by the General Committee shall be
charged.
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The court shall be deemed to be vacant if play has
not commenced within 10 minutes of the time reserved and the court may be
booked forthwith for the remainder of the period by any other person
present who is entitled to do so.
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The squash complex is a non-smoking area and anyone
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LAWN BOWLS
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9.1
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The Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee shall consist of the Lawn
Bowls Representative and captains of the league teams. They shall have the
power to co-opt other members of the section. Updated Oct 1999
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9.2
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The Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee shall appoint a Club
representative to the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association.
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A meeting of the members of the Lawn Bowls Section of
the Club shall be held annually, convened and presided over by the Lawn Bowls
Representative. The meeting shall elect a Representative for the ensuing
year, decide on the number of teams to be entered in the coming league, elect
captains and discuss any other business relating to lawn bowls.
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Special meetings of members of the Lawn Bowls section
may be held at any time at the discretion of the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee or
at the request of at least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days'
notice is given to members of the Section. Updated Oct 1999
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9.5
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members of the section and any decisions made shall be on the basis of a
simple majority. Each member of the section will have one vote. Updated
Oct 1999
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9.6
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The bowling greens shall be open for play on such days
and at such times as may be determined by the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee. They
may also be closed for play upon such days as the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee
may decide for the purpose of preserving the greens. In case of inclement
weather and in the absence of any member of the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee or
General Committee, the greens may be closed at the discretion of the General
Manager after consultation with the grounds staff.
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The greens or any part thereof may be reserved for any
particular lawn bowls game or games, or for league practice at the discretion
of the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee. Special matches other than Club and National
tournaments shall be subject to the prior approval of the General Committee.
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Club players participating in League matches and
National tournaments shall be dressed in the manner stipulated by the Rules
of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association. Players participating in Club
competitions and friendly games may be clad in any modest and comfortable
attire but must wear heel-less shoes.
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9.9
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Mobile phones may be used on silent mode in the
surrounding areas but NOT on the green surface while a game or practice is in
progress. Approved Oct 2010 GC meeting
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9.10
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Smoking is only allowed in the surrounding area but
NOT on the playing surface of the lawn bowls greens and the covered area of
the bar. Approved Oct 2010 GC
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Any member of the Lawn Bowls Sub-Committee may debar
any person from further participation whether in practice or in a match
should he or she be found to be causing damage to the greens in any way.
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TEN PIN BOWLING
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10.1
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Hours of play will be from 10:30am to 11:00pm each
day. After 10:30pm the Controller shall decide if time permits to book
further games.
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10.2
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Charges for games will be as indicated on the charge
sheet on the notice board and may be varied from time to time at the
discretion of the General Committee.
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10.3
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Each person will be allowed to book not more than
three games and must personally make the booking. If the person who has
booked the lane is not present when the lane becomes available the booking
will be cancelled and the lane will be allocated to the next name on the
booking list. Bookings will only be accepted by the Controller.
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10.4
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Children under 14 years must be accompanied by a
Member or Subscriber.
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10.5
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No eating, smoking or drinking on the approaches to
the lanes is allowed.
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10.6
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Bowling shoes must be worn by all persons before
stepping on the approaches to the lanes. Shoes will be supplied free of
charge.
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10.7
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All Emergency Exits are to remain closed at all times
and used only in the case of fire or other emergency.
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10.8
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The Controller may bar from playing any person who in
the Controller's opinion is damaging the playing surface of the alley.
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11.
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SNOOKER ROOM
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11.1
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A meeting of members of the Snooker Section of the
Club shall be held annually and presided over by the Snooker Convenor. The
meeting shall elect a Convenor and at least three Sub-Committee Members for
the coming year and discuss any other business relating to snooker and
billiards.
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11.2
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Special meetings of the Snooker Section may be held at
the discretion of the Snooker Sub-Committee or at the request of at least 20
members provided that not less than 7 days notice is given to members of the
Section.
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11.3
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall consist
of 20 members and any decision shall be on the basis of a simple majority.
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11.4
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The snooker room will open during normal Club hours.
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11.5
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Any Member or Subscriber waiting to play shall place
their initials on the board provided for that purpose. No Member or
Subscriber may book more than one table at a time and when their turn to play
comes their initials shall be removed from the board by the Marker.
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11.6
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Any Member or Subscriber having booked a table and is
absent from the Room when the table becomes vacant and cannot be found
immediately, shall have their initials removed from the board by the Marker.
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11.7
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No game of billiards shall exceed 101 points or 45
minutes whichever is the least.
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11.8
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Practice is permissible at any time when a table is
vacant and is not required for an ordinary game.
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11.9
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The officially published and posted General Rules of
Billiards and Snooker shall apply.
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11.10
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No player shall smoke over the tables.
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11.11
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Dependant children and Junior Subscribers under the
age of 18 are not permitted in the Snooker Room.
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11.12
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Guests are not permitted to start playing in any game
between 5:00pm and 8:00pm weekdays or 2:00pm and 8:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays.
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11.13
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Junior Subscribers and dependant children over the age
of 18 are:-
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Not allowed to play between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on
weekdays or 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays.
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Not permitted to play at any time if Members or
Subscribers are waiting to play but will be allowed to complete any games
in progress.
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11.14
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No food is allowed in the Snooker Room other than as
may be arranged on special occasions.
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11.15
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A table fee, as determined by the General Committee
may be charged.
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11.16
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In the absence of the Convenor or any members of the
Sub-Committee, the enforcement of these Bye-laws shall be referred to the
General Manager.
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12.
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RACE BOXES
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12.1
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The Race Boxes at Happy Valley and at Shatin allocated
to the Club are reserved for the use of Members, Subscribers and their bona
fide guests, who have purchased a Guest Badge.
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12.2
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A meeting of members of the Racing Section of the Club
shall be held annually and presided over by the Race Box Convenor. The
meeting shall elect a Convenor and Sub-Committee for the coming year and
discuss any other business relating to the Race Boxes.
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Special meetings of the Racing Section may be held at
the discretion of the Race Box Sub-Committee or at the request of at least 12
members provided that not less than 7 days notice is given to members of the
Section.
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12.4
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For annual or special meetings a quorum shall consist
of 12 Members and any decision shall be on the basis of a simple majority.
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12.5
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A Race Box badge which will be valid for the current
season will be issued one to each Member or Subscriber on application to the
General Manager and payment of the appropriate fee.
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12.6
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Members and Subscribers may invite guests to either
Race Box provided that space is available.
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12.7
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Guest Badges will be obtainable only at the Race Box
on each race meeting at a price as determined by the General Committee at the
beginning of each racing season. The sale of Guests Badges will be subject to
an overall limit per race meeting as the Committee may from time to time
determine. Guests must be accompanied by their hosts and the names of the
guests must be entered in the Guests Book. Members are fully responsible for
their guests.
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12.8
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The Race Box Convenor, Sub-Committee or Duty Captain
will exercise such supervision as may be necessary to ensure that only those
Members, Subscribers and their invited guests who are in possession of valid
badges are using the Race Box. Badges must be worn continuously throughout
each race meeting in such a manner as to be readily identifiable. Persons
without valid badges may be challenged by a member of the Box Sub-Committee
or Club staff on duty.
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12.9
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Members' and Guest Badges are not transferable.
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12.10
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The loss of a Member's Badge must be reported to the
Race Box Convenor, member of the Sub-Committee or the duty captain.
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12.11
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Casual visitors to the box may remain for not more
than one race, and in each case, the person whom the visitor has come to see
should inform the Convenor or Sub Committee member of the presence of such
visitor. If this privilege is abused, the Member or Subscriber concerned will
be required to buy a Guest Badge for their visitor and may be denied further
use of the Club Box.
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12.12
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No employee of the Club shall be used to place bets or
collect dividends.
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12.13
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tables in either Box can be reserved in advance upon
application to the General Manager.
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12.14
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The Sub-Committee and/or Box Convenor will normally
adjudicate in matters of dispute and give guidance in respect of the use and
privileges of the Race Box. Any appeal against their decision must be made in
writing to the General Committee.
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12.15
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All matters not specifically provided for under the
Bye-laws shall be subject to the Rules and Regulations and Bye-laws of the
Club.
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13.
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SWIMMING POOL
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The large pool shall be known as the adult's pool. The
two small pools shall be known as the children's pool and toddler's pool. The
latter is reserved for children of 3 years of age and under. The area within
the fenced compound around the pools, including the building housing the pool
changing rooms, shall be known as the pool area.
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13.2
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The pool area shall be open from 7:00am to 10:00pm
daily during the swimming season.. On Monday morning the pool will close
between 9:00AM - 12:00PM for cleaning. If Monday is a public holiday; then
cleaning shall take place the day following the Public Holiday. The General
Committee shall determine variations to these times and the swimming season.
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13.3
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Children under 14 years are only allowed within the
pool area and to swim within the pool area when a Member or Subscriber
specifically responsible for their welfare is in attendance in the pool area.
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13.4
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Members, Subscribers over the age of 18, Junior
Subscribers and dependant children may bring guests, including children, into
the pool area subject to the following:-
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the guest rules in Section 3 of these Bye-laws. And
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on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays guests
shall only be permitted in the pool area if they have a guest pass. Guest
passes are issued subject to management discretion and Members must contact
the club prior to bringing guests to the pool on the above mentioned times.
Only 10 such passes will be issued on any one day and must be handed to the
Pool Receptionist on entering the pool area and the required fee will be
charged. Guest passes are not required on weekdays.
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A fee, to be determined by the General Committee, will
be charged to the account of the person introducing the guest, for each guest
introduced to the pool area. The person introducing guests must remain in the
pool area with their guests and be responsible for their conduct. Guests
shall be bound by these Bye-laws and must conduct themselves in such a manner
so as not to inconvenience or cause annoyance to other users of the pool
area. This fee will be charged regardless whether the guest swims or not and
how long the guest remains in the pool area. Any Member found introducing
guests into the pool area and then leaving the guests alone maybe be required
to explain why to the discipline committee.
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13.5
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No person with any contagious skin ailment or disease
may enter the pool area.
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13.6
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Membership cards must be available for inspection on
entering the pool area. Failure to produce membership cards may result in
entrance to the swimming pool area being denied. Should any dispute arise as
to the eligibility of persons to enter the swimming pool area the General
Manager or any member of the Swimming Pool Sub-Committee will arbitrate.
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The adult's pool is strictly reserved for adults,
children over the age of 12, and younger children who have passed the
requisite test of swimming two lengths of the adult's pool - unaided. Members
of the pool subcommittee or lifeguards on duty or Club Management shall
adjudicate the test as deemed by the General Committee The adjudicator's
decision shall be final. A badge shall be issued to each child passing the
test and thereafter this badge shall be worn on all occasions when the child
enters the adult's pool. Children under the age of 12 who are guests and wish
to swim in the adult's pool must also take the test and will be issued with a
day badge if they pass. Day badges will be issued on the signature of the
person introducing the child and must be returned on leaving the pool area
for the day - the Member or Subscriber introducing the child shall be charged
an amount to be determined by the General Committee if the badge is not
returned. Tests for day badges shall be adjudicated by a member of the
Swimming Pool Sub-Committee or Club management or by the Life Guard on duty.
The adjudicator's decision shall be final. If the child has passed the test
and is not wearing the badge, a day badge shall be issued for a nominal fee
as decided by the General Committee.
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13.8
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In order that the ability to swim may be attained,
practice for children shall be permitted in the adult's pool under the
supervision of a Member or Subscriber who must be in the pool and be
responsible for the safety of the child.
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13.9
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The children's pool and toddler's pool are strictly
reserved for younger children. Adults are only permitted to enter these pools
when teaching non-swimmers, or for the care of babies and toddlers. The
playing of boisterous games by older children and the throwing of balls etc.
is not allowed in these pools when other children wish to use these pools.
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13.10
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Children or adults may only use floatation aids for
the purpose of learning to swim except that kickboards are not permitted in
the adult's pool. Kick boards are permitted for training purposes between
7:00AM - 10:00AM and 7:00PM - 10:00PM for training purposes.
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13.11
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Bathers must use the showers provided before entering
the pool and must change in the changing rooms at the pool complex.
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13.12
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Smoking, drinking or eating while sitting on the edge
of the all pools is prohibited.
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13.13
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For safety reasons, all swimmers must follow the
instructions of the Pool Supervisor or Life Guards on Duty. Failure to follow
instructions of the Pool supervisor or Life Guards on duty may result in
expulsion from the pool area. Management's decision on the matter shall be
final
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Emergency procedures:
If the life guard blows his whistle once-ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE POOL MUST
CEASE and
If the life guard blows his whistle three times, all swimmers must leave the
pool immediately and then wait for instructions from the Life guards on Duty
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Diving or jumping must be at the deep end only. For
safety reasons, swimmers using the diving board should avoid diving to the
side of the diving board. Children under 12 using the diving board must be
under the supervision of their parents.
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13.14
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All persons using the pool area are reminded that the
Club cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injury sustained in the
pool area.
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13.15
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Valuables should not be left in the changing rooms.
The Club will not be responsible for any loss of property.
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13.16
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The throwing of coins or other objects into any of the
pools is not allowed neither is the throwing of balls, frisbees etc. within
the pool area except on special occasions as determined by the Swimming Pool
Sub-Committee and Club Management
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13.17
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All persons using the pool may not pass through the
Club premises clad only in their swimsuits and must use the rooms provided at
the pool for changing purposes.
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13.18
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Children under the age of 14 are not allowed on the
roof bathing area
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13.19
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A copy of these rules are on display at the pool
entrance
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13.20
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Boys over the age of 5 are not permitted in the Ladies
changing room and girls over the age of 5 are not permitted in the Men's
changing room.
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13.21
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Balls are not permitted on the roof of the building
housing the changing room.
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13.22
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The Club provides sun-beds for the convenience of
users of the pool area. The number of sun-beds is limited by the available
space and reserving sun-beds for people not in the pool area is not
permitted. The Club also provides mattresses for the sub-beds these are to be
used with the sun-beds only and must not be laid on the ground.
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13.23
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The Club provides towels for the convenience of users
of the pool area. Restrictions may be placed on the issue of towels. Towels
must be signed for and be returned on leaving the pool area for the day. A
charge to be determined by the General Committee shall be levied for any
towels that are not returned.
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13.24a
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As stated in byelaw 2.13, Servants of Users of the
Club are not allowed into any part of the Club premises or grounds unless the
prior consent of the General Manager has been obtained.
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13.24b
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When, special permission has been obtained for the
guardian to be in attendance at the pool, the guardian must display the
specially prepared pass.
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13.25
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As stated in 2.3 any guardian brings a child to a
class must register at the reception and receive a guardian pass, which must
be worn. The pass must be returned upon leaving. Guardians after taking the
child to the designated activity may use the seating area outside the playroom,
which on a trial basis has been, designated a guardian waiting area. This may
only be used on Monday - Friday's up to 6:00PM and up to 1:00PM on Saturdays,
excluding public holidays.
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13.26
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All decisions by Management are final
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14.
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FOOTBALL
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14.1
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The Football Section being an organized sports section
of the Club shall have a Sub Committee comprising a Chairman, Secretary and a
Manager/Coach for each team. Other members of the section may be
co-opted. Updated Oct 1999
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14.2
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A general meeting of members of the Soccer Section
shall be held annually and convened and presided over by the Chairman.
Besides the election of the section Sub-Committee the meeting shall decide on
the number of teams to be organized for the following season and discuss any
other business relating to Football at the Club. Updated Oct 1999
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14.3
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Special meetings of the Football Section may be held
at any time at the discretion of the Sub-Committee or at the request of at
least 20 members provided that not less than 7 days notice is given to
members. Updated Oct 1999
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14.4
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annual or special meetings a quorum shall be 20
members of the section and any decision shall be made on the basis of a
simple majority. Each member of the section will have one vote. Updated
Oct 1999
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14.5
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A reasonable amount of playing kit, balls and other
Football accessories, properly budgeted for, shall be provided by the Club
for the use of the Section.
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14.6
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Guest players shall be allowed to join in Football
activities, including playing for the Club, only when Members or Subscribers
are not available or to establish a potential member's level of competence
and ability. Club rule 3.5 will not apply in these cases.
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15.
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CAR PARK REGULATIONS
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15.1
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Members and Subscribers may park their own vehicles
in the car park provided they have permits for the vehicles. Such permits
are either:-
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15.1.1
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Parking Labels which allow Members and Subscribers
to park their vehicle in the car park provided they are within the Club
premises. Parking Labels are issued for a calendar year. A Parking Label
may cover more than one vehicle but only one of the vehicles may be
parked at any one time.
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15.1.2
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Secondary Parking Labels which allow Members and
Subscribers to park a second vehicle in the car park from Monday to
Friday provided they are within the Club premises.
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15.1.3
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Diamond Labels which allow Members and Subscribers
to park their vehicle in the car park throughout the day and overnight
from Monday to 12 noon on Saturday without being in the Club premises.
Diamond Labels are issued for a calendar month and may cover more than
one vehicle. The General Committee shall determine the number of Diamond
Labels issued monthly.
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15.2
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The fees for Parking Labels and Diamond Labels
(hereinafter collectively referred to as Permits) and any other charges
shall be determined by the General Committee.
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15.3
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In order to obtain a Permit the Member or Subscriber
must produce:-
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15.3.1
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Club Membership Card
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15.3.2
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Valid Hong Kong Driving Licence
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13.3.3
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Owners vehicle registration book(s) or a company
vehicle registration book(s) (or a photocopy if driving a company
vehicle) together with a letter from the Company authorizing the Member
or Subscriber to drive the car.
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15.4
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Permits will not be replaced except with the
approval of the General Committee and at a cost to be determined by the
General Committee.
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15.5
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Each Permit will indicate thereon the vehicle
registration number(s) for which it was issued. Any unauthorised
amendment/alteration on a Permit will be dealt with by the General
Committee.
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15.6
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Permits must be permanently displayed on the
windscreen at all times whilst the vehicle is in the car park.
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15.7
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Vehicles will only be permitted to enter the car
park after the car park attendant is satisfied that the vehicle
registration number and number on the Permit tally.
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15.8
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The Club must be notified of any change in vehicle
or registration numbers, with the immediate return of the superseded
Permit. No charge shall be made for a replacement Permit in such a case.
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15.9
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Members and Subscribers resigning from the Club must
return their permits.
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15.9.1
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Members and Subscribers whose permits without
violations returned to the Club may receive a pro-rata rebate.
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15.10
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The car park will be open during normal Club Hours.
Overnight parking will not normally be allowed for vehicles with a Parking
Label save that Members or Subscribers may give notice to the Bar staff of
their intention to leave the vehicle parked overnight as they consider it
unsafe from them to drive. Members or Subscribers who fail to give such
notice and leave their vehicle parked overnight will have their account
debited with a charge to be determined by the General Committee. Members
and Subscribers may appeal in writing to the General Committee against this
charge and, should the General Committee at its absolute discretion accept
the explanation offered, the account will be then credited with the amount
debited.
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15.11
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Cars and motorcycles may only be parked in
designated parking spaces. Double parking and obstruction of driveways or
exits will not normally be permitted.
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15.12
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Vehicles will not be permitted to enter the car park
when the "Car Park Full" sign is displayed.
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15.13
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Chauffeur driven cars with valid permits will be
permitted entry to the car park if the Member is in the car or the Club.
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15.14
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Visiting teams playing against the Club on the Club
premises may occupy one parking space per team provided the captain of the
visiting side makes prior arrangements with the General Manager.
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15.15
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Members and Subscribers may arrange for their guests
to park vehicles in the car park during weekdays and on Saturday and Sunday
evenings by application in advance to the General Manager provided that the
Members or Subscribers and their guests are using the Club facilities and
that the quota of Guest Parking Labels has not been taken up. A Guest
Parking Label will be issued when the guest's vehicle enters the car park
and must be returned when the vehicle leaves the car park. The number of
guest labels available shall be determined by the General Committee.
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15.16
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Members or Subscribers failing to comply with any of
these regulations and who are unable to provide a satisfactory explanation
to the General Committee may have their account debited with a charge or
may have their Permit withdrawn for a period as determined by the General
Committee at it's sole discretion.
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16.
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BARS
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16.1
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The main bar will normally be open from noon on
weekdays and from 10:00am on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and will
normally close at midnight but shall close one hour after midnight on
Saturdays and Sundays. Other bars will, at the discretion of the General
Committee or the General Manager be opened to meet the demand for services.
Opening and closing times may be varied.
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16.2
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No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to enter
the main bar or the bar lounge except on special occasions determined by
the General Committee.
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16.3
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Drinks will normally only be served in the main bar,
restaurant, coffee shop and snooker room. Waiter service will normally only
be available in the restaurant or coffee shop.
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16.4
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No User of the Club may bring drink into the club
premises.
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16.5
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Dress may be casual but anyone participating in
energetic sports will be expected to shower and change subsequent to any
game before entering the bar at any time.
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CATERING
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17.1
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Provided always that the opening hours may be varied
by the General Committee, the restaurant will be open between noon and
3:00pm on weekdays and between 7:00pm and 12:00pm every evening, the coffee
shop will be open from 7:00am to 10:00pm every day and the food outlet at
the pool area will be open between 10:00am and 7:00pm on weekdays and
between 10:00am and 8:00pm on weekends and holidays.
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17.2
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Waiter service will be provided in the restaurant,
coffee shop, balcony, the Race Boxes and other areas at the discretion of
the General Manager. The pool area will be self service. Food is not
allowed in the snooker room.
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17.3
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Chits will be presented for signature at the end of
meals taken in the restaurant, coffee shop and race box. For all other
orders chits must be signed as the order is placed.
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17.4
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The restaurant is normally restricted to adults and
accompanied children aged 12 or over. Children under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by an adult. Normal guest rules will apply.
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17.5
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A respectable standard of dress will be maintained
at all times. Sportswear, tracksuits, shorts and flip flops are not
acceptable in the restaurant. In the coffee shop dress may be casual within
the normal limits of what is acceptable in a coffee shop atmosphere.
Sportswear prior to participating in a sport is acceptable but participants
of active sports subsequent to playing will be expected to shower and
change before entering the coffee shop. Exceptions may be made to
accommodate players participating in official matches at the Club providing
there is no risk of damage to the furnishings. The General Manager, Food
& Beverage Manager and the Head Waiter have the right to exclude anyone
not suitably dressed.
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17.6
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Furniture in the restaurants must not be rearranged
except by the catering staff and with the General Manager's approval.
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17.7
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The Food & Beverage Manager may accept table
bookings for the restaurant at his discretion. No reservations will be
accepted for the coffee shop other than on approved occasions e.g.
Christmas Day, special functions.
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17.8
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No User of the Club shall bring food for consumption
into the Club premises or grounds.
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17.9
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DRESS CODE POLICY FOR KCC F&B OUTLETS - approved
Aug 2010 GC Meeting - not vetted by the lawyer as yet.
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17.10
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Standard Regulations for all F&B indoor outlets
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(i)
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Members are requested to ensure that their
families and their guests are aware of and respect the dress code policy.
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(ii)
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Appropriate footwear is to be worn in all indoor
F&B outlets
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(iii)
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Persons who have participated in sports must
shower and change before entering F&B outlets
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(iv)
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The use of towels in F&B outlets is not
permitted.
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(v)
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Gentlemen may not wear sleeveless shirts or vest
in F&B outlets.
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(vi)
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Swimming costumes will not be admitted.
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(vii)
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The wearing of Caps/Hats is not permitted unless prior
permission has been obtained from management.
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(viii)
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Management decision will be final.
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17.11
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Coffee shop and Chinese Restaurant
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(i)
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Will follow standard regulations of F&B
outlets
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17.12
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Main Bar
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(i)
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Will follow standard regulations of F&B
outlets
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17.13
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Pavilion
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(i)
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Will follow standard regulations of F&B
outlets.
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After 7 pm, patrons are requested to dress 'smart
casual'*.
*Smart casual includes Trousers, dress shorts,
shirts with collar, Jean/denim. Collarless T-shirts, tracksuits,
flip-flop foot wear are not acceptable.
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17.14
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Restaurant/Grill Room
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(i)
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Will follow standard regulations of F&B
outlets.
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(ii)
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A conservative standard of dress is required at
all times.
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(iii)
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For Gentlemen-., Trousers , shirts with collar,
(Dress shorts and denim/jeans are allowed during lunch service)
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(iv)
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Ladies- to dress as appropriately for fine dining.
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(v)
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For Ladies and Gentlemen: The following are not
permitted: denim/jeans, shorts, shoes for sport activities, flip-flop.
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17.15
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Swimming Pool/Snack Bar
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(i)
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The wearing of bathing costumes and any swim wear
is restricted to the Swimming Pool Complex
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SPORTING SUBSCRIBERS
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18.1
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On becoming a Sporting Subscriber, a Sporting
Subscriber shall sign an undertaking on sporting participation ("the
Undertaking") in the form as determined by the General Committee.
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18.2
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A Sporting Subscriber shall comply with the terms of
the Undertaking. If the Sporting Subscriber repeatedly falls or refuses to
comply with the terms of the Undertaking without reasonable explanation, the
Sports Representative of the Sporting Subscriber's Sports Section, may in
his/her discretion, suspend the Sporting Subscriber from participating in
his/her chosen sport for the Club. The Sports Representative shall have the
discretion to determine the period of suspension ("the
Suspension").
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18.3
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The Sports Representative shall notify the Sporting
Subscriber of the Suspension in writing ('the Notice') and deliver a copy of
the Notice to the General Committee forthwith. The date of the Notice shall
be the commencement date of the Suspension.
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18.4
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The General Committee has full discretion in
sanctioning Sporting Subscribers who are in breach of the Undertaking in a
manner as the General Committee deems fit without restriction of its power to
revoke a defaulting Sporting Subscriber's subscribership.
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18.5
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The General Committee shall keep a current register of
Sporting Subscribers and shall regularly review the register.
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18.6
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After the duration of [3] years from the date of
admission to the Club as a Sporting Subscriber, a Sporting Subscriber may
apply to be admitted as an Ordinary Voting Member by completing a membership
application form and sending the same to The Secretary. A Sporting Subscriber
who is successful in applying to become an Ordinary Voting Member shall pay
the membership fee current at the time.
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MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIETY MEETINGS
- Approved February 2010
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19.1
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Every society shall elect a committee comprising a
Chairman, Secretary and a minimum of 3 other members.
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19.2
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A meeting of the society, to which all members of the
society and the General Committee shall be invited to attend, shall be held
within each calendar year presided over by the Chairman or in his or her
absence, another member of the committee.
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19.3
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The business to be conducted at the meeting shall
include electing the committee and discussing other matters relevant to the
operation of the society. This shall include any fees or charges to be
levied.
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19.4
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The Secretary of the society shall maintain a register
of members. The register shall be open for inspection by any member of the
society or General Committee.
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19.5
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To be eligible to participate and vote at a meeting of
the society, a member's name must have been entered on the membership
register no later than 14 days prior to the date of the meeting in question.
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19.6
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The quorum for a meeting shall be 10 members or 10% of
the total membership of the society, whichever is the greater.
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19.7
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Each society shall propose the qualifications for membership of their society to the General Committee for approval.
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19.8
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Decisions of the society's meetings shall be
determined on the basis of a simple majority with each member attending
entitled to one vote.
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19.9
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The notice convening a meeting of the society shall be
given to all members of the society and the Club's General Manager at least
14 days prior to the date of the meeting.
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19.10
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Special meetings of the society, open to all members
of the society and the General Committee, may be convened at the discretion
of the committee or at the request of at least 10 members. Rule 9 is to
apply, in particular.
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19.11
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Unless otherwise stated the byelaws of the sections
shall prevail where conflict of the rules with the societies herein arises.
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20.
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CHANGING ROOMS
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20.1
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Belongings and valuables
Users of the Club are reminded not to leave their
belongings and valuables unattended in the Club's changing rooms.
Unattended belongings and valuables are left at Users' own risk. Please note
Bye-law 2.9 which states "Users of the Club are responsible for their
property whilst they are on Club premises. The Club will not accept
responsibility for any losses or damage no matter how incurred".
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20.2
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General
The changing room facilities are subject to the following rules as to use:-
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Boys aged 5 or above are not allowed to be in
the Ladies' changing room. Approved GC Feb 2013
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(b)
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Girls aged 5 or above are not allowed to be
in the Men's changing room. Approved GC Feb 2013
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(c)
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Mobile phones should be turned to silent or vibrate
mode and not be answered inside the changing rooms.
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(d)
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Spitting is strictly prohibited.
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(e)
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Glass containers or glassware shall not be brought
into or used in the change rooms
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(f)
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Items of food shall not be consumed in the change
rooms
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(g)
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The changing room facilities are for showering and
changing only. Hair, body , facial, and skin treatments are not permitted
in any part of the change rooms
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(h)
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Hair dryers are strictly for hair drying only.
Drying clothing or other parts of the body is prohibited.
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(i)
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Clothes shall not be washed in the hand basins.
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(j)
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Users are reminded to avoid throwing talcum powder
over the changing benches or floors. Leaving talcum powder on floors may
cause accident.
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20.3
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Use of towels in the changing rooms
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(a)
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Users are requested to take one bath towel at a
time.
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(b)
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Bath towels should not be placed on the floor for
hygiene purposes and shall be placed in the appropriate towel bins after
use.
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20.4
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Use of daily lockers
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Users of the Club (which includes guests) using the
daily lockers should empty the locker after use. The Club's management
reserves the right to empty any locker that is not surrendered at the end
of the day.
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20.5
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Use of Jacuzzi and Sauna
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(a)
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Children under 12 are not permitted to use the
Jacuzzi or Sauna.
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(b)
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Users are required to shower before entering the
Jacuzzi or Sauna.
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(c)
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Sportswear is not permitted to be worn in the
Jacuzzi or Sauna, only swimwear is permitted.
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(d)
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The drying of clothes, tennis balls or other items
is not permitted in the Sauna.
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(e)
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Use of the Jacuzzi is for relaxation and not for
beauty treatments, skin treatments or any other purpose.
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20.6
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Members and Subscribers' responsibility for their
guests' behaviour.
Members and Subscribers are responsible for their
guests' behaviour. Any Member or Subscriber failing to comply with these
bye-laws or allowing their guests to do so may be subject to disciplinary
action.
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21.
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FITNESS CENTRE GC approved
August 2010 GC meeting
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21.1
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General - management and use
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(a)
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This Bye-law relates to the proper management of the
Club's fitness centre ("the Fitness Centre"), safety, hygiene,
and courtesy of users towards each other.
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(b)
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Use of the Fitness Centre is limited to Members,
Subscribers, Junior Subscribers and Dependants of Members and Subscribers,
subject to a minimum age limitation. Guests are not permitted under any
circumstances to use the facility.
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All users of the Fitness Centre ("Users")
must have completed the gym orientation programme before they are allowed
to use the facility.
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(d)
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Users of the Fitness Centre should always be aware
of the dangers posed by the incorrect use of equipment and should learn to
use the same in a manner appropriate to their physical ability and medical
condition.
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21.2
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The Fitness Centre is subject to the following rules
as to use:-
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(a)
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All Users must sign the Attendance Record on entry
to the Fitness Centre.
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(b)
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Guests are not permitted to use the Fitness Centre.
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(c)
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Users are not permitted in the Fitness Centre office
without permission.
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(d)
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All new users must complete a gym orientation
programme before using the facility.
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(e)
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Users 16 and above are permitted to use the Fitness
Centre. However, children of 15 years may use the Fitness Centre (except
between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) provided they have
completed a full orientation of the equipment and have produced a signed
letter of permission from a parent.
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All Users must at all times follow the reasonable
directions of the Staff in relation to their use of the Fitness Centre,
including but not limited to:
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return of free weights to
correct racks after use,
• use of security clips on any
weights,
• use of free weights when using
aerobic machines,
• placing of personal belongings,
• stretching/resting at or by
machines between sets, etc.
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(g)
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All Users of the Fitness Centre must be
appropriately attired in sportswear and sports shoes.
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(h)
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No User is permitted to use any aerobic machine
(treadmills, steppers, cross trainers, bikes, rowers, etc.) for more than
30 minutes, including cool down time.
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(i)
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No free weights or other equipment are to be taken
out of the Fitness Centre.
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(j)
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Users of machines and equipment must wipe them down
with a towel after use.
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(k)
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Towels supplied in the Fitness Centre are to be used
only in the Fitness Centre and must not be removed from there They are to
be placed in the bin provided after use.
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(l)
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Glassware and food consumption are not permitted in
the Fitness Centre.
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(m)
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Photography and videography is not permitted within
the confines of the Fitness Centre. Mobile phones must be kept on silent
mode and not answered inside the Fitness Centre.
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21.3
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Liability for use of the Fitness Centre
Members are reminded that use of the Fitness Centre is
at their own risk and that the Club will not be responsible for any accident
or injury whatsoever, however caused. All new users must undertake an
orientation session before using the Fitness Centre equipment. If despite
having had an orientation session, Users are subsequently not sure about how
to use particular items of Fitness Centre equipment, they should ask the
Staff for advice and assistance before using those items of equipment.
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Appendix
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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE OF CONDUCT
- Approved March 2010 GC
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to provide
General Committee Members with clear guidelines as to the standard of
behaviour, responsibilities and best practice in fulfilling their obligations
to the members and staff of the Club.
A General Committee member must observe the Club's
Code of Conduct whenever he:
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Conducts the business of the Club;
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(b)
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Conducts the business of the office to which he/she
has been elected or appointed; or
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(c)
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Acts as a representative of the Club.
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ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY
Everything the Club does must be able to stand the test of scrutiny by
members, stakeholders and Government agencies.
INTEGRITY AND HONESTY
These will be the hallmarks of all conduct when dealing with members, General
Committee colleagues, staff and all other stakeholders inside or outside the
Club.
TRANSPARENCY
The Club's General Committee seeks to maintain an appropriate atmosphere of
openness whilst acknowledging the need for confidentiality in sensitive
issues involving finances and personal privacy.
COMMITMENT
General Committee Members must be committed to the Club and its objectives.
COMPETENCE
General Committee members are expected to develop competence in their role.
They must keep themselves aware of issues affecting the Club and its
objectives. Although General Committee members need to work closely with the
Club's General Manager and his staff, they must respect their roles and not
micromanage their work. Improving quality of service and continuing to
improve finances are key aims.
THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
General Committee members must act in accordance with all the applicable law,
in particular the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bye-Laws of the
Club.
PREPARATION AND ATTENDANCE
General Committee Members must spend an appropriate amount of time reading
papers and preparing for forthcoming meetings.
DECISION-MAKING
General Committee Members must act and make decisions only in the best
interests of the Club and its members. Where General Committee Members lack
specific knowledge or experience, they should always seek advice.
AUTHORITY
The General Committee has authority to form sub-committees to assist in its
work. However, decisions made by sub-committees on matters coming within
their province need to be approved by the General Committee before becoming
final. All decisions made or approved by the General Committee are made collectively,
and General Committee members are jointly and severally responsible for them.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
General Committee Members are expected to support any General Committee
decisions outside of Committee meetings. General Committee decisions should
be communicated to members and staff (where relevant) in a unified nature.
Matters of a confidential manner must remain so outside the confines of the
Committee. General Committee members must not bring themselves or the Club
into disrepute.
BENEFITS
General Committee Members must not receive any financial or other benefit as
a result of their position that is not specifically authorized. General
Committee Members must report the offer of any gifts or hospitality offered
in connection with their General Committee responsibilities to the General
Committee. All General Committee members and members of sub-committees are
required to sign a declaration that they are not receiving any income from
business with the Club.
CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
General Committee Members must not exert any influence based on their
connection with the Club to obtain preferential treatment for themselves or
others. Any conflict of interest must be declared at the earliest
opportunity. A General Committee Member declaring such an interest must
absent himself from the General Committee meeting during discussion of and
decision about that item unless given permission to remain.
DRESS CODE AND FUNCTIONS
General Committee Members should be appropriately dressed for new member
interviews and disciplinary hearings. General Committee members should show a
good example to other members by participating in club functions where
possible.
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