Indalo Bowling Club Internal Policy
Internal Policy
General
These Internal Policies are subject to the provisions of the Statutes and the Laws of the Club. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency therewith, firstly the Statutes and secondly the Laws shall prevail.
Any alteration or addition to these Internal Policies may be made by the Committee in its absolute discretion, from time to time and shall be published by notice.
Club Property
Any member negligently causing damage to the effects or other property of the Club shall be required to pay the value of the same in full. In cases of wilful damage or refusal to pay, the name of the defaulter will be placed before the Committee for appropriate action. (Articles 48/49/50 Refers)
No Member shall take away nor permit to be taken away from the Club premises nor destroy any article that is the property of the Club.
Loss or damage to Personal Property
The Club cannot accept responsibility for equipment, clothing, vehicle, personal effects or money left on or about the Club premises. Members are advised in the own interests to take out personal insurance.
Duties
It is the duty of all Club Members to assist in the running and upkeep of the Club. This includes bar duties, green and gardens maintenance, repair and decoration of Club buildings.
Subscriptions
If a member fails to pay their subscriptions within 21 days of the 1st November then they will not be allowed to play on Indalo bowling green until such payment is made.
Re-election
The Officers of the Club (who must have Spanish residency) and the Committee are elected for one year only and must seek re-election annually.
Against unseemly conduct
No drunkenness, bad language or disorderly conduct shall be permitted on the Club premises and any infringement will render the member offending subject to a discipline procedure possibly resulting in expulsion. It shall be the duty of any member of the Club to take every available means to put a stop to any of the offences in question and to report them to the Secretary for submission to the Committee. Persons failing to comply with the Club Laws and Internal Policy following a request by a member(s) will be asked to leave the premises and will be reported to the Committee. (Articles 48/49/50 Refer).
Disputes
All disputes and complaints by one Member against another must be submitted in writing to the Secretary. The President and the Vice-President will conduct initial interviews in an attempt to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties. If this fails the matter will be submitted to the Committee for a final decision.
Dress
Dress on the green must be predominantly white, this includes headgear. Official coloured Club shirts and jackets are acceptable at any time. Only bowling (flat soled) shoes may be worn on the green.
Practice
Practice is not permitted whilst scheduled Club competitions, semi- finals and finals, Federated or CALB competitions or Club friendly matches are taking place. Priority must be given to Members who are playing in a knockout, play by date competition who draw for a rink on which to play and any members practicing on that drawn rink shall move to another rink.
Suggestions
General suggestions must be made in writing and must be signed by the person(s) making them in a book for that purpose. They will be dealt with by the Committee at the next available meeting and the conclusions will be communicated in writing in this book by the Secretary.
Communication
Any Member wishing to communicate with the Committee can do so either by attending any Committee meeting prior to its commencement or by signed letter, addressed to the Secretary for consideration at the next Committee meeting.
Food
When food is prepared on the premises for a function or as refreshments for an extended tournament, members cannot bring their own food and drink onto the premises for their own or other person’s consumption.
Dogs
Dogs on a leash are allowed onto the patio area. However, whenever food is either being prepared for eating and is being eaten on the Club premises, dogs are not allowed until all such food has been cleared away.
Smoking
Smoking is only allowed in the designated area behind the yellow line and on the top patio area away from the green. Whilst food is being eaten on the patio then smoking in this area is restricted until all food has been cleared away. Smoking is not allowed inside any of the Club buildings.
Mobile Telephones
Mobile telephones are not permitted on the bowling green during competitions or tournaments. Their discreet use is only permitted on the patio or in the clubhouse or bar areas.
Unauthorised Notices
No bill, notice or placard shall be posted or distributed in or about the Club premises without the authorisation of the President, Vice president or Secretary.
Children
Although children are always welcome onto the club premises, parents are required to ensure that their children do not cause annoyance to other Members.
Etiquette
Members should be thoroughly conversant with the etiquette expected of them on the green and on the patio whilst bowling is in progress.