Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service – RULES: 2010/11

MEMBERSHIP

· The Annual Club Membership Fee must be paid before club facilities, gear and equipment are permitted to be used.

· All members must provide the relevant personal information so as to complete club membership records for NZ Surf Lifesaving.

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SMOKING

· Our club has a NO SMOKING policy.

· Under no circumstances will smoking be permitted when a member is in uniform and/or out of uniform in any buildings, grounds or activities operated and undertaken by the Club.

SHOWERS

· No HOT showers are permitted during patrol hours – The only exception being when the Patrol Captain or Club Captain has given their authority.

· Showers must be cleaned immediately after use.

CLUB BUILDINGS

· Our Club facilities must be kept CLEAN AND TIDY.

· Sand is to be removed before entering the clubhouse.

· The Tower is to be left in an orderly and tidy condition at the completion of each weekends Patrol.

· Breakfast must be completed, and kitchen cleaned by 9:00am.

· After functions in the Club, all members present are expected to assist with the clean-up.

ACCOMODATION

· Accommodation is available for members, who have paid their fees, are aged from 17 years and over and who hold their Surf Lifesaving qualification.

· Any financial member under the age of 17 (including new Surf Lifesaving qualification candidates) wishing to stay overnight at the club must have a parental consent form completed prior to the weekend stay. This consent form must be subsequently approved by a designated member of the club.

ALCOHOL

· No alcohol is to be brought onto Club premises without prior consent from the Committee.

BUNK ROOMS

· We have two sleeping quarters, one for males and one for females.

· No members are permitted to stay in the opposite genders bunkroom.

UNIFORM

· Once qualified, members are issued a lifeguard uniform. This must be worn and kept in a condition that meets the requirements of the current Beach Operations Manual.

PATROLLING

· All members will be placed onto a designated Patrol for the patrolling season.

· Members are expected to attend on their allocated patrol dates as a minimum requirement to maintain membership of the club.

· If you are unable to attend your allocated patrol, you MUST arrange a substitute and inform your patrol captain.

Club Rules are set for the safety of all members. In the event that rules are not followed the member(s) concerned may be subject to disciplinary action, as provided for in the club constitution.