This
Code of Conduct is not intended to create a bureaucratic, regulatory
environment, but rather, to promote and enhance our Club values. This Code of Conduct is designed to promote
civility, honesty and equality and to serve as a constant reminder to Members
to show due consideration to fellow Members sharing in our wonderful Club
facilities.
1. Treat
everyone equally and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender,
disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital
status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or
political belief.
2. Do
not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if
witnessed.
3. Members
must display high standards of behaviour, behave appropriately and avoid
inappropriate behaviour that may inconvenience or upset others or portray the
Club in a bad light. Inappropriate includes, but is not limited to, swearing,
discourteous language or gesture, or disrespect used toward any individual –
Member or staff; abusive behaviour; persistent or boisterous outbursts; extreme
display of anger; destruction of property; or inappropriate dress or personal
appearance.
4. Any
business transacted at the Club shall be done discreetly and in a manner that
does not interfere with the sport and leisure activities of other Members.
5. Take
care of all property belonging to the Club or any Club Member.
6. Be
responsible for caring for your own equipment, clothing and property. Members
are requested to store their property (in particular, sports equipment and
sport bags) in designated storage areas. Sport bags should not be brought into
the restaurant areas.
7. The
discreet use of cell phone is permitted on the Club premises but Members are
requested to exercise good manners and consideration to fellow Members.
8. The
use of personal entertainment device (e.g. music players, notebooks, tablets,
game console) is permitted on the Club premises but Members are requested to
exercise good manners and consideration to fellow Members. Audio devices are to
be used exclusively with earphones or headphones.
9. Members
should not smoke or drink while around children in the Club.
10. Bullying,
abuse or taking unfair advantage of another club member will not be tolerated.
11. No
engaging in any form of sexually related contact with a member of staff. This
is strictly forbidden, as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate
gestures and terms.
12. Any
act of sexual harassment towards another Member or staff will be severely dealt
with by the Club’s Management.
13. No
Club employees shall be reprimanded or in any way punished by a Member or
guest. In the event of any fault being found with any employees the matter
shall be reported to the Honorary Secretary who will take necessary action.
14. Complaints
shall be made personally or in writing to the Honorary Secretary either by
letter or on the forms provided for the purpose. The Honorary Secretary shall
take immediate steps to acquaint the Committee of the complaint and shall in
due course inform the complainant of the action taken.
15. While
the Management welcomes constructive input; complaints, negative comments and
unflattering remarks made in public or on any online website by Members about
the Club, its Members and services, serve no purpose other than to demean.
Members must not disparage, demean, make negative remarks about the Club, or engage in
libelous writings or slanderous remarks harmful to the reputation of the Club
or its Members, the Club’s Management Committee, officers or employees
or make threats to the Club. At the sole discretion of the Club, any violation
of this paragraph may result in disciplinary action.
16. Members
are not allowed to represent the Club in dealings with other 3rd
party organization / entity without the express written permission of the
Club’s Management Committee. Members
shall not engage in any conduct designed and orchestrated to deceive or defraud
prospects, Members, or anyone else while representing themselves as part of the
Club. At
the sole discretion of the Club, any violation of this paragraph may result in
disciplinary action.
17. Be
a good sport, abide by the Code of Conduct and respect all Members and staff.