Code of Conduct for Members and Visitors

 

Walmersley Golf Club believes that it is the responsibility of everybody involved in our club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and, where possible, risk.

 

In doing so we ask that you:

 

• - Treat everyone fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability etc.
• - Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat everyone with mutual trust and respect.
• - If you see any form of discrimination, do not condone it, or allow it to go unchallenged, and report to the Club Secretary and/or Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.
• - Maintain the well-being and safety of all individuals.
• - Promote the positive aspects of golf (e.g. fair play), at the club and when representing in the community.

 

We will not tolerate any form of:

• - Physical or verbal abuse
• - Bullying & harassment
• - Use of foul, abusive or discriminatory language
• - Inappropriate physical contact

 

Responsibilities for players

 

The game of golf is based on honesty and integrity.

Your responsibilities as a player are to:

• - Play to the Rules of Golf (following any local rules), act with integrity, and refrain from using or overcoming any rule to any gain or unfair advantage.
• - Play to the best of their ability.
• - Certify scores accurately for fellow players after witnessing a round.
• - Have only one handicap record, administered by a home club.
• - Return all acceptable scores, making the best possible score on each hole – submitting competition scores promptly after play and general play scores before midnight on the day of play.
• - Pre-register any intent before starting to play.

 

Any breaches of this code of conduct will be subject to our disciplinary procedures and dealt with by the Club Secretary.