Bainfield Bowling and Social Club

The Code of Conduct

Members are reminded that this is a Private Club. Built up over the years by the Members for the benefit of all Membership, and for the advancement of the sport of Bowling.

This is your Club and it is up to you to ensure that it continues to progress and that no person/s are allowed to degrade or damage the property/s or interest/s.

It is also up to you to ensure that the rules of the Club are adhered to. Rules are made for the benefit of all Members and even if a rule conflicts with your own personal interests it must be remembered that the wish of the majority is paramount.

The Management Committee is a voluntary body elected by the Membership at the Annual General Meeting each year and their commitment to the Club and the Membership should be respected for that. It should always be remembered that the Management Committees decisions are made for the benefit of the Club in general and not for the convenience of the Management Committee.

Guests are the responsibility of the Member introducing that person/s and are expected to conform to the same standards as the expected of a Member.

Children in the Club are welcome be must be subject to the Licensing Laws of the Scotland and the restrictions of the Club rules. They must be under, and in the control of the responsible adult/s

Members are asked to make sure that their personal conduct and those of their guest/s are at all times are of the highest standard inside and outside the Club. They should never cause distress, embarrassment or inconvenience to other person whether a Club Member or not.

Obscene language and rowdy behaviour will not be tolerated.

Abuse of Club property will be strictly dealt with.

Dress Code on the Greens, Smart Attire must be worn at all times of play on the Outdoor Greens and on the Indoor Carpet.  Examples of dress considered inappropriate are Working Jeans (Dress Jeans acceptable), Shell Suits, TrackSuits, Sports Collarless Shirts, Shirts as in Football Colours.  Failure to comply will result in withdrawal of the right to play. Annual General Meeting May 1996 Reviewed Annual General Meeting 24th May 1998. The above rule Status Quo.

Ladies may wear “Crop” trousers. (AGM May 2006)

Your compliance with the foregoing will be appreciated by all in Bainfield.  

The Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy of Bainfield Bowling & Social Club

1.   Bainfield Bowling Club has adopted the following policy in its work with children and vulnerable adults: -

a) The needs and rights of children and vulnerable adults take priority over everything.

b)  It is the duty of every bowler to safeguard to the best of his or her ability, the welfare of and prevent the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of all children, and vulnerable adults with whom they come into contact during their bowling activities.

2.  The Club will endeavour to ensure safeguarding by:

•    Actively encouraging a climate through which protection issues are regarded as an essential part of bowling activities and events;

•    Appointing a member to have responsibility for protection issues

•   Adopting protection guidelines that give clear procedures and a code of conduct for, members, paid staff, other helpers and associated volunteers;

•    Planning all events so that protection issues are properly addressed;

•    Sharing information on protection and good practice with children, parents and carers, members, staff, helpers and associated volunteers;

•    Issuing guidelines on how to deal with the disclosure or discovery of abuse and sharing information about concerns with agencies that need to know;

•    Providing appropriate training for members, staff, helpers and associated volunteers in the processes and procedures of child protection;

•    Following carefully the procedures for the recruitment and selection of members, staff, helpers and associated volunteers to assist with projects and activities; and Monitoring and reviewing this policy and the associated policies and procedures on a regular basis, at least annually.

NB. This policy must be read in conjunction with the accompanying policies and guidance. Dated. 18/8/2005.