MEMBERS’ HANDBOOK 2016/17
THIS HANDBOOK SERVES AS A GUIDE TO NEW AND EXISTING MEMBERS AND CONCERNS THE GOVERNANCE OF THE CLUB, ITS FACILITIES, IMPORTANT SAFETY MATTERS, SQUAD PROTOCOLS AND CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS HARD COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE BEHIND THE BAR STAR CLUB MEMBERS’ HANDBOOK 2016/17
CONTENTS Section Page
1 A Club History 3
2 Management Structure 4
3 Facilities 6
4 Squads & Kit 8
5 Equipment Allocation 11
6 Events and Volunteering 12
7 Sponsors 14
8 Safety 15
9 Appendices 1 Equipment Allocation by Squad 20 Boat Usage Systems 22 Rowing Terminology 23 Constitution
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The Club’s principal ambition has been to provide facilities to enable local athletes to compete at the highest possible level.
Star Club was formed by former National Service members of RAF Cardington Rowing Club that had distinguished itself in high performance racing for a number of years. The club won the Jackson Trophy for the Such was the bond between these young men (and fastest provincial crew at the Head of the River others at RAF Henlow) that they opted to remain in Race and has gone on to win the Trophy a further 5 Bedford on completion of their National Service and times; the last occasion being in 2011. became founder members of the Club. The introduction of Junior rowing at the Club, Many are still regular attendees. which with the support of the Poynter The Club’s irst president was W S Robertson CBE. Charitable Trust has lourished to the point where the Ted Poynter was the irst captain and coach. Junior Squad is an important part of the Club and receives enthusiastic support from its members. The Club’s irst premises were a converted timber Thanks to the support from the Poynter Charitable store, about 100 metres upstream from Poynter’s Trust, the Club itself and other charitable donations, Boathouse, the Club’s current site. notably in recent times, the Harpur Trust, the Junior Squad is managed by a full time Junior Rowing Coach. This has helped the Squad to enjoy successes at Another important milestone occurred in National Championships and Henley and for athletes 1972 when the Club merged with Bedford to enjoy international recognition. Ladies Rowing Club to form the irst mixed rowing club in Bedford. In 2001, Miriam Taylor won a Gold Medal in the Lightweight Coxless Pairs at the World Championships.
The Club has a proud record of nurturing future international athletes, competing at World Championships and the Olympic Games in Seoul, Atlanta, Barcelona and Sydney, where in 2000 Tim Foster won a Gold Medal competing in the Coxless Fours with Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent and James Today, the Club is a vibrant Cracknell. mix of athletes wishing to compete at the highest level and those that wish to enjoy rowing at a local level or indeed, as a recreational sport. It has a thriving Masters squad and a Recreational squad. Thanks to the generosity of its principal sponsor, Ceetak Ltd, it has an enviable leet of boats and a well‐equipped clubhouse that underpins an active social scene. As its history has shown, it is open to all, and is proud to accommodate all levels of ambition of its members.
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Responsibility for the overall control of the Club is devolved to the Management Board (MB), who meet every third Thursday of every month. They discuss reports received from the principle of icers and other matters brought to attention. Under the Club’s Constitution (See Appendix 9c), the MB comprises no more than 10 persons, including the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and the Club Captain. The current members of the MB are:
Chairman and President Elect Secretary Treasurer
Simon White Nicky Durrant Jo French
Club Captain Welfare and Safeguarding President / Elected Member
Ally Satchwill Janet Tredget David Dixon
Elected Member Elected Member Elected Member
Simon Clark Clive Thompson Ian Donald
Sub‐Groups
The MB will also receive reports from sub groups, notably:
Rowing Strategy Premises & Bar Group Events Membership Group (RSG) Equipment
Chair: President Chair: Treasurer Responsibility: Ian Responsibility: Responsibility: Ingrid Donald, George Events Secretary: Holder, Sacha Lynch A endees: A endees: Bar Staff French, Clive Nicky Durrant Club Captain Aim: Annual Thompson (first Umpires: David Squad Captains Aim: Give oversight membership floor) Johnson Equipment of the bar & kitchen, subscrip ons &
ensure required Marshals: Ian maintenance of the Officers Aim: The provision staffing is resourced Donald database which Experienced and maintenance of to maximise the net Race So ware: includes important Members equipment to enable income, to maintain George French & informa on detailing each squad to pursue the 5* Hygiene Steve Sangster members’ squads, Aim: Understand it’s objec ves & the Ra ng from the Local skills sets & strategic objec ves of upkeep of the first Authority. volunteering each squad, assess floor and gym creden als. Payment equipment needs & facili es. make of the subscrip on recommenda ons to en tles the member the MB. to a car parking s cker.
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Election of Club Captain
The Club Captain is elected each year by members at a Special General Meeting in June/July. At the same meeting, the annual subscription for the subsequent year is also approved. Management Board Elections
The MB is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting in October each year. The Chairman oversees each MB meeting and is responsible for the allocation of duties to MB members and is answerable to Club members, notably through questions at the Annual General Meeting. There is no requirement for the Chairman to be the President Elect. The President is primarily responsible under the Constitution for liaison with the Club’s Vice‐Presidents and there is no requirement for the President to be a member of the MB. Membership of the President has varied according to the individuals concerned and the matters affecting the Club at that time. The election of Vice Presidents is at the discretion of the membership. Nominations are made by the MB for consideration at the Annual General Meeting, normally as a result of outstanding service to the Club over a prolonged period.
Club Structure
You can see below the structure of the club including the Management Board and Squad Captains.
Chairman and President Elect
Simon White
Secretary Welfare and Safeguarding Treasurer President / Elected Member
Nicky Durrant Janet Tredget Jo French David Dixon
Elected Member Elected Member Club Captain Elected Member
Clive Thompson Ian Donald Ally Satchwill Simon Clark
Masters Women Squad Captain Masters Men Squad Captain Recrea onal Squad Captain
Liz Appleton David Taylor Stephen Crowther
Junior Squad Captain Senior Women Squad Captain Senior Men Squad Captain
Beƫna Colliver Gemma White Will Eason
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Poynter’s Boathouse
The Club’s irst premises, Batts Ford, was a converted timber store, about 100 metres upstream from Poynter’s Boathouse operated since 1960.
Poynter’s Boathouse was constructed in 1988 when the Club moved from its previous site. The building is shared with Viking Kayak Club (‘Viking’); an arrangement that pre‐dates the move to Poynter’s Boathouse. Bedford Borough Council is the Head Lessor of the premises and the current lease has been granted to Star Club Bedford Limited (‘SCBL’) from inception in 1988 for 50 years. Since 2016, SCBL has been wholly owned by Star Club (‘Star’). The Poynter Charitable Trust previously owned it. SCBL has granted under leases to Star and Viking. A new lease of 99 years is currently being negotiated by SCBL with Bedford Borough Council. Under the terms of the new draft lease, SCBL will again grant under leases to Star and Viking. Viking Tenancy
The Viking under lease covers its boathouse bay and connected mezzanine extension. Star’s under lease refers to the remaining three boathouse bays and the entire irst loor of the boathouse. Under an agreement between Star and Viking, the latter is permitted use of most of speci ied areas in return for a payment to Star based on an agreed formula. Parking
Car park space is limited at the Club. Spaces are likely to be fully used on Thursday nights and Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Club has an arrangement with Bedford Borough Council that permits free parking in the Prebend Street Car Park every evening after 6pm and at any time on Saturdays and Sundays, subject to the display of a current membership sticker. Please note that Wednesday evening parking is restricted to Viking members only.
The Club Room
Generally, the bar is open to members on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Currently, Charles Wells Brewery supplies the Club with beers under the Wells, Courage and Youngs labels together with guest beers that vary from month to month. Volunteer chefs and kitchen helpers serve Club Suppers on Thursday nights at reasonable prices. The menu each week includes a meat option and a ish or vegetarian option as well as the staple of Ham, Egg and Chips. The kitchen aims to serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but is again reliant on volunteers (see Section 6). The irst loor Clubroom is available for function hire for both members and non‐members. Members of both Star and Viking receive a discounted rate. It is an ideal venue for wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties and meetings.
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Other First Floor Facilities
The remainder of the irst loor is taken up by male and female changing and toilet facilities, the gym and the ergo room. Changing facilities for both men and women are rudimentary in their current state and their refurbishment is a priority for the MB. The irst loor changing facilities are exclusively reserved for the Junior Squad until 6pm during the week as a safeguarding measure. The gym is currently undergoing a signi icant refurbishment that includes an equipment replenishment programme over the next twelve to eighteen months. Use of the gym in the evenings is sometimes reserved for a particular Squad. Members should check with their Squad Captains on the current situation, as usage rights can vary. The Gym The ergo room comprises machines that are relatively new, following receipt of a grant to replace the former ageing models. All machines are in line to enable crews to train in The Ergo Room unison.
Repairs and Maintenance
With the Boathouse approaching thirty years old, repair and maintenance costs are consuming an ever‐larger slice of the Club’s budget. In recent times the refurbishment programme has included the installation of CCTV and replacement of the external stairs, new hot water boilers, changing room extractor fans and new boathouse doors. The MB’s future plans, include a refurbishment of the changing facilities, kitchen and bar and the replacement of the Clubhouse balcony doors. The Club constantly looks to its members to provide expertise, advice or funding ideas to assist the efforts in maintaining its facility, which despite the problems of ageing compares well with other clubs in the region and beyond.
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The Club is af iliated to British Rowing and the organisation of events and safety procedures are governed by its rules. All rowing members (and umpires) are required to join as individual members of British Rowing. Squad Captains can advise on the membership application process. Membership affords insurance cover and is a prerequisite for competing at events.
In theory, athletes qualify as Masters from the age of 27 and beyond. The Squad’s oldest members have reached the age of 80. Conversely, some members of Masters qualifying age elect to compete at Senior level. The Club operates a Masters Women’s Squad and a Masters Men’s Squad. Numbers in each are very healthy and together total more than 50 athletes.
Masters Women ‐ Liz Appleton
The Masters Women comprise two elements; those looking to compete at a local level and those whose ambitions centre on competition at a national level including the Vet’s Head, Masters’ National Championships and other signi icant events beyond the Eastern Region.
Masters Men ‐ David Taylor
The Masters Men’s Squad comprises a sculling and sweep oar element and currently boasts a membership of over thirty athletes. Currently, Masters’ E boats are competing at a national level and are looking to be successful at events such as the Vet’s Head and Masters’ Henley as well as medal winners at the Masters’ National Championships.
The Recreational Squad ‐ Stephen Crowther
The Squad currently comprises around 15 members and boats on a regular basis during each week. It aims to provide members with the opportunity for recreational rowing which promotes health and itness without the imperative to compete. Members of the Squad boat in eights, doubles and singles and use extensively the newly acquired recreational explorer boat that enables crew members to achieve balance and stability more easily than in shell racing boats.
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The Senior Squads
The ability of the Club to compete successfully at Men’s and Women’s Senior Level is cyclical. Currently the Club is nurturing green shoots in both Squads.
Senior Men ‐ Will Eason
The Senior Men’s Squad comprises around eight athletes, all of whom are experienced oarsmen. In recent years, the Squad has enjoyed notable successes including winning the Jackson Trophy at the Head of the River Race for the Fastest Provincial Crew, semi inalists (twice) in the Wyfold Cup, inalists in the Thames Cup and winners of the Britannia Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. After 2 fallow years, the Squad is beginning to rebuild and looks to recruit experienced new members.
Senior Women ‐ Gemma White
The Senior Women’s Squad comprises around eight athletes of varying skills and abilities. Training takes place six days a week and crews are currently concentrating on sculling in quads, doubles and singles. The medium term aim is to compete at Women’s Henley in 2018.
The Novice Squad
A Novice Squad is dependent on the in lux new members. Members that choose to join throughout the year are usually put straight into their preferred squad however big in luxes will give cause for a designated squad where they will develop their skills to progress onto their chosen squad. The Club promotes various initiatives to attract new members including Learn to Row courses and the Workplace Challenge that involves crews comprising members of various employers in the area. Currently the MB has issued invitations to members of the University of Bedfordshire to try taster courses. There are also plans for current relatively inexperienced Junior men to form a novice crew for the 2017 regatta season.
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The Junior Squad
The Club has promoted junior rowing since 1966, when students from Silver Jubilee School in Bedford were invited to join. Some are still active members today. With the help of funding by the Poynter Charitable Trust and on occasions by the Harpur Trust and currently with the support of Wood ines, Solicitors and the Gale Family Trust, the Club employs a full‐time junior rowing coach.
Junior Squad ‐ Bettina Colliver
The Juniors range in age from 13 to 18. The Club’s current coach is Sharon Noble‐Layng. Sharon has extensive coaching experience and excellent contacts with British Rowing. The Squad comprises 45 members drawn mostly from local state schools. Sharon is supported by a large and dedicated team of volunteer coaches. The Squad Captain is Bettina Colliver. In addition to promoting a Junior Squad that is active on the water, Sharon also has contacts with local schools, especially Lincroft and Goldington Academy, where the Club promotes indoor rowing and seeks to convert athletes at these schools into members of the Junior Squad. The Squad competes at local and national events and where possible, aims to enter crews for Women’s Henley and Henley Royal Regatta.
Club Kit
Generally, all Squads wear the same kit, although crews may order a speci ic lycra for competing in a certain event such as Henley Royal Regatta. The overall requirement for the kit is for it to be predominantly red, as required by British Rowing’s regulations. The current supplier is New Wave. Kit can be ordered by e‐mail at any time, quoting height and size, to: [email protected]
Janet Williams is the Management Board member with responsibility for kit. She can be contacted on: [email protected]
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The term “equipment” within the Club is de ined as Boats and Blades and any other parts used for maintenance or on the water rowing. Other equipment may include Stroke Coaches, seats / seat pads, Cox Boxes, lights, shoes, and any other maintenance tools. Each boat is given a name at a naming ceremony whereby usually a notable member of the club will have the boat named after them and a bottle of champagne is broken over the boat. The boat will then be allocated to a particular squad for priority use and be given a space in the boat house to sit. The blades within the boat house are usually colour coded and racked according to the squad that priorities’ them.
Expenditure and Sourcing
Rowing is an expensive sport. A key function of the MB is to manage the Club’s inances and to seek sponsors in order to fund the purchase of new boats and equipment. In recent years over £100,000 has been expended on new boats for the bene it of all Squads. This is largely due to the generosity of the Club’s principal sponsor, Ceetak Ltd and the judicious applications for matched funding. Mostly, the new purchases have been sourced from Wintech; considered by the MB and the Rowing Strategy Group to offer the best value deals for club boats. An exception to this strategy was the purchase for the Senior Men’s Squad of the Hudson Eight used by Cambridge University in the 2013 Boat Race. Squad Equipment Sharing
In broad terms, equipment is speci ically allocated for primary use by individual Squads, although by agreement between Squad Captains, sharing takes place, if this accords with each Squad’s training schedules. Sharing of the Senior Squad’s equipment with other Squads can take place, but in broad terms, the Club seeks to preserve Senior equipment for primary use by the Senior Squads. This is partly to comply with the wishes of the Club’s principal sponsors. Also the MB and the Rowing Strategy Group are committed to maintaining highly competitive boats for Senior athletes even in years when the Squads are depleted. The ef icacy of such a policy was demonstrated in 2012 when the Senior Men won the Britannia Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in a boat that was several years old, but due to low usage, was still suitable for competing at the highest level.
Appendix 9 (a) contains a schedule of principal equipment allocations to Squads.
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Events
The Club hosts three major event races each year: Star New Year Head (early January) Star Regatta (mid June) Star Head of the River (mid November)
Events are of vital importance for the inancial health of the Club as they raise substantial levels of net income. The Events Committee, organises all three events and covers the following principal roles:
Events Secretary. Nicky Durrant is responsible for all the planning of the events, coordination of entries and oversight of the event itself. Umpires. These are required for the Regatta and are managed by David Johnson. Umpires from around the Eastern Region attend on the day and without their support, the event could not take place. Marshals. Ian Donald organises marshal rotas. This is a major task and relies extensively on the participation of all Club members at both the Head Races and at the Regatta. Again, without suf icient marshals, the events could not be staged. All members are asked to undertake a duty during the course of the day. Duties usually involve managing crews from the riverbank. Race Software. Computer race software is fundamental to the smooth running of the events. It produces running orders for head races and calculates the times and winners. Regatta software produces the draw for each event and updated information during the course of the day, eliminating losing crews and forwarding winning crews to the next round. It also produces updated schedules of races for umpires and marshals. George French and Steve Sangster undertake software management at events.
The Regatta relies to some extent on individual sponsorship of events and the Club is fortunate that many members are generous contributors.
Volunteering
The club is run mainly of volunteers. The importance for volunteers at events is more crucial than ever to ensure the event runs smoothly. Volunteers are continually needed throughout the club in the following areas: (please contact your squad captain if you are able to help in any of the following areas) Admin Building Maintenance Coxing Events Catering Coaching Website Managing & IT Squad Captains Fundraising Manning of Event Safety Boats—Launch Boats Marketing and Publicity Thursday Club Night dinners Legal / Financial Advice Weekend Club Breakfasts Trailer Driving Bar Assistance Quali ied First Aider Boat Maintenance Quali ied Safety Boat
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Some members volunteer for roles within the wider British Rowing world. For Example:
Chris Callow is: Honorary Secretary for the Junior Inter‐Regional Regatta. Entries Secretary for British Rowing’s Junior Championships. Entries Secretary for British Rowing’s Indoor Championships. Ian Donald is a member of the Eastern Region Rowing Council’s (‘ERRC’) Umpiring and Competitions Committee. Simon White is a member of the ERRC’s and National Safety Committee, being the Regional Rowing Safety Advisor. He mentors clubs in the region in developing safe practices and reviews incidents to consider lessons to be learned. Simon is also a member of the Regional Umpiring and Competitions Committee. British Rowing Umpire licenses are held by (please contact Ian Donald on [email protected] if you are in‐ terested in becoming an umpire): David Dixon. Ian Donald. Clare Eason. David Johnson. Jane Pooley. Andrew Thompson. Simon White.
Safety Boat Volunteers
Marshalls
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Membership subscriptions and net bar income will generally enable to Club to meet its day to day inancial obligations. However these sources are insuf icient to generate the income required to purchase boats and equipment and inance major boathouse repairs and maintenance. In this regard, the Club relies on major sponsors who in recent years have included:
CEETAK LTD. Ceetak has supported Star Club since 2012. The company’s Chairman, Ray Baron, was one of the Club’s Founder Members. Since its ledgling days, the club has built a strong national reputation for sporting excellence that Ceetak has been proud to support. In recent times it has been the main source of inance for an extensive boat purchasing programme.
THE POYNTER CHARITABLE TRUST. Poynter’s Boathouse is named after the Club’s founding father, Ted Poynter, an accomplished oarsman and coach who died in 1988, bequeathing his estate to the Club. The bequest was used to set up the Poynter Charitable Trust, and it has been the major supporter of Junior rowing at the Club from inception.
WOODFINES SOLICITORS. Wood ines is an established regional law irm with a principal of ice in Bedford. The irm has supported the Junior Squad for the past four years.
THE GALE FAMILY TRUST. The Trust has supported the Junior Squad for the past two years.
THE HARPUR TRUST. The Harpur Trust was a principal sponsor of the Junior Squad from 2011 to 2017.
RANDS PRINT MOTORS. The company supports the Junior Squad.
WILLMOT DIXON LTD. The company has been the principal sponsor of the Star Regatta for the last 3 years.
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The Club fully supports and implements the British Rowing RowSafe Guide.
The Management Board, with advice from the Club Water Safety Advisor, will take all possible steps to ensure the club remains compliant with the RowSafe Guide.
The current Advisor is Bob Clark.
Members have a responsibility for their own safety and a duty of care for those that they train with and are encouraged to use the guidance contained within this document as a basis for their safety practices. It is the responsibility of members to read the RowSafe Guide. Copies of the British Rowing RowSafe Guide can be found via the British Rowing website (www.britishrowing.org). A hard copy is also available at the Club.
Every member is required to assist the Management Board in making continuous improvement to the Club’s safety practices through the adoption and exercising of these safety guidelines.
Everyone involved with the Club has a duty of care to ensure their actions both on and off the water are conducted in a manner that does not compromise the safety of others. Adult members also have a personal responsibility for their own safety.
These guidelines have been set out by the Club and do not necessarily re lect the practices of other clubs.
Basic Safety Requirements
Members must:
Complete a capsize and swim test at the irst available opportunity upon joining, or in accordance with Club rules and wear a buoyancy aid if you consider it necessary. The latter is mandatory for all coxes and launch crews. Be in good health and wear suitable clothing. Know the local navigation rules. Comply with the Captain’s advice regarding boating in adverse conditions. Record any accident or near miss via the British Rowing website and to the Club Captain. Read and be aware of the content and recommendations contained within British Rowing RowSafe Guide. Directly challenge any member or water user who is seen to be non‐compliant with the RowSafe or these guidelines and report it to the Club Water Safety Advisor or a member of the Management Board.
Land Safety
The Club is very aware of the need to protect members from risk arising from our location, our activity and the activity of others. LOCATION ‐ Our site on the north bank towpath makes us vulnerable to the foot and cycle traf ic passing the front of the Club and to the possibility of unwelcome access by the public.
OUTSIDE ‐ Members must respect the rights of members of the public on the paths across the front of the boathouse as well as the access to the west side of the boathouse. This applies particularly in respect of the handling and location of boats, but also in respect of courtesy to passers‐by.
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Cyclists, in particular, represent an ongoing risk, as they often have little regard for boats and members crossing the towpath. The path/cycle track should be treated as a highway and crossed accordingly.
With regard to the access to the side of the boathouse; we should be careful to ensure that this is kept clear. It is common practice for members to place boats in this space while carrying out adjustments. However, should a member of the public require access, they will have priority.
When bringing vehicles into the area in front of the boathouse please continue to respect the right of way of the general public and do not park on the towpath.
Always challenge strangers if they are seen to be entering the boathouse.
INSIDE ‐ The interior of the boathouse is essentially for boat and blade storage. Bicycles and personal equipment should only be stored with the express permission of the Club Captain.
When boating alone (pro icient adults only) ensure the boathouse is closed while on the river.
Do not run in the boathouse. Overhanging riggers are a potential source of severe injury to limbs and head.
In the interest of safety all boats should be booked in and out for outings using the system provided (see Boat Usage Systems below).
A number of boats are privately owned; please respect this.
Equipment Handling
Members should: Always have the appropriate number of people available before lifting or moving a boat. Receive training in boat handling. Always assist single scull users if requested. Carry blades in a safe manner; on shoulders with handles high and spoons low. Clear equipment after outings as quickly as possible from the outside areas to avoid con lict with other crews, damage and theft. Always report and record damage to equipment, however small.
Equipment Safety
The Management Board will undertake periodic safety inspections/audits of the Club’s leet and equipment.
All members should check their boats before every outing and report any unsafe, damaged or missing equipment, immediately to the Coaches or Squad Captains. The Coaches or Captains will make an assessment as to the onward suitability of that equipment to be used at the time of reporting. The boat check in/out system provides for reporting of damage during the outing and for any damage or unsafe condition found.
Removal of equipment from one boat to remedy a de iciency or damage in another is a disciplinary offence that could lead to a suspension of membership.
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Before using club or private boats please check that:
Permission from the coaches/captains to use that boat and blades. The crew is not overweight for that boat. That the shell has no holes or cracks that will allow water into the boat. Bow Balls are securely itted with no evidence of cracks and splits. Heel restraints are in good condition and not frayed and must not rise higher than 7cm measured at right angles from the footplate. Bungs are in place and secure. Rudders and ins are present and in good order. Rudder cables are free and have full movement and not frayed. Riggers are secure and operating freely. Oars and sculls are not damaged. Buttons are secure and properly set. Hatch Covers & Section Joints are secure and watertight.
As above, please report any defects in club boats to the Squad Captains or Coaches and apply a defect note to the equipment. Any such defects boat should be recti ied before the boat is used. Boat Usage Systems
The Club is in the process of implementing a boat usage software system and a manual tagging system. Details will be given in the 2017/18 Members’ Handbook. Both systems will be mandatory for all crews.
Currently, all crews should record the removal of a boat for an outing on a paper‐based record, located at the rear of the boathouse. Use is sporadic, but is mandatory. Lapses have led to the planned introduction of the systems outlined above.
CCTV that monitors movements on a 24/7 basis covers various parts of the boathouse. Monitoring includes the boat bays and is a key element in the drive to reduce damage to equipment that in recent times has been at an unacceptable level. Abuse of the boat usage systems and other matters such as the unauthorised removal of equipment from a boat for use on another or unreported damage to equipment is considered a disciplinary offence with commensurate penalties, including suspension of membership in serious cases. The Club regrets adopting such measures, but considers them to be necessary in controlling the levels of damage that have placed a strain on the cost of repairs and/or the time given by volunteers who carry out repairs on site. Navigation
All members must observe the following rules of the river:
'Rule of the right' applies, keeping to the right hand side of the river whether going upstream or downstream. When leaving the landing stage at Star Club, proceed towards County Bridge, either through the old swimming pool, or south of the island (County Hall side of the island), giving way to crews already coming upstream from the Town Bridge, to avoid any potential collisions. The main turning points are the Twin Bridges, and at the Newnham Avenue end. There are other turning points, the ‘White House’ about 200m downstream of the Star Club. The Suspension Bridge is also used, and also outside Star Club is designated a turning point. Bedford Rowing Club (‘BRC’) crews will cross over from the Embankment side (upstream ‐ Swan Hotel) to access their landing stage, so care is needed if proceeding downstream from the Town Bridge, although BRC crews must give way to crews proceeding downstream. Bridges: Downstream crews must use the centre arch of the Hitchin Bridge (the railway bridge immediately before the County Bridge, the right hand arch (County Hall side) of County Bridge and the main large right hand arch of the Town Bridge. Keep to the right under all other bridges.
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Upstream crews must take the main right hand arch of the Town Bridge (2nd arch in from the Embankment), the middle arch of the County Bridge, and the right arch of Hitchin Bridge. The only change is on event days, where instructions will be posted in event documents.
Waterborne Infectious Diseases
As a minimum members should:
Never drink water from a river or lake. Refer to a doctor if contaminated water has been swallowed. Only drink from personal water bottles. Always shower after contact with the water. Wash hands thoroughly and shower if necessary before eating or drinking. Not throw coxes into the water. Cover cuts and abrasions (including blisters) with waterproof dressings. Wear suitable footwear when launching or retrieving a boat, particularly if it is necessary to wade into the water to prevent direct contact with the water and protect the feet from cuts and abrasions. Avoid immersion in, or contact with, water, particularly if there is an algal scum or bloom. Avoid splashing river or lake water onto your face or body in order to cool down (take a bottle of tap water with you for this). Use watering cans to clean boats after outings to remove any potential. contamination. Keep oar handles clean particularly if contaminated with blood. Wash, and thoroughly dry, any contaminated clothing before re‐use. Maintain immunization against Tetanus, also Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Polio, Typhoid and Dysentery when training abroad.
In addition to minimum standards members are advised to:
Avoid jumping into, or swimming in, rivers and lakes. Avoid submerging hands or legs over the side of the boat in order to cool down (take a bottle of tap water with you for this). Avoid splashing river or lake water onto a sticking slide or oar (take a bottle of tap water with you for this). Minimise contact with water by wearing close itting clothing. Be aware of the symptoms of water‐borne diseases and to know what action to take. Club’s Obligations
The Club should:
Provide information on diseases most likely to be encountered by members, either on their home water or when they visit other venues. Display posters in appropriate places (Safety Notice Board, changing rooms, toilets etc.) informing members of the dangers, avoidance, symptoms and treatment of water‐borne diseases. Coaches’ Obligations
Coaches should:
Be aware of the diseases likely to be encountered on your home water or at other venues that club members may visit. Include knowledge about the prevention and the symptoms of water‐borne diseases as part of training programmes.
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Be aware of the potential dangers of contact with water‐borne diseases, the immediate treatment of someone suspected of coming into contact with a possible contaminant, and the need to seek medical attention. Be aware of measures to reduce the possibility of contact with potentially harmful diseases and train crews in the routine use of such measures. Club Water Safety Advisor’s Obligations
The Safety Adviser should:
Be aware of the diseases likely to be encountered on home water or at other venues that club members may visit. Be able to recognise the causes of water‐borne diseases (eg algal blooms) and their symptoms. Be aware of the treatment for someone who may contract such diseases. Have knowledge of the preventative measures that should be used to avoid contamination and so reduce the likelihood of infection. Advise the club in all of the above. Supply alcohol wash bottles and/or irst aid wipes in the boathouse. First Aid
The following members are quali ied to provide First Aid:
Rachel Armstrong. Andy Chillingsworth. Ian Donald. Niamh Kelly. Michael Mitchell. Rob Sansome. Ally Satchwill. Janet Tredget. Hugo Van Kempen. Simon White.
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9 (a) Equipment Allocation By Squad
PRIORITY MAKE BOAT NAME SQUAD ALLOCATION SQUAD TYPE TYPE WEIGHT MAURICE STANBRIDGE Senior Men Hudson 8+ 15st/100kg DUBAI FLYER Senior Men Vespoli 4+ ED Senior Men Aylings 4+ 14st/90kg BUILDING CONFI‐ DENCE Senior Men Sims 4 ‐ / x BANGER Senior Men Aylings 2 ‐ / x 14st/90kg RAY Senior Men Aylings 2 ‐ / x 14st/90kg SIMON WHITE Senior Men Wintech 2‐/2x 14st/90kg JASON Senior Men Burgashell 1x 12st/75kg ZENTHER Senior Men Aylings 1x 14st/90kg RIKKI FULLER Senior Men/Masters Men Senior Men Burgashell 1x 13st/80kg CLIVE THOMPSON Senior Men Wintech 1x 14st/90kg RAY BARON Senior Men Filippi 4‐/x
NIGEL BREWER Senior Women Fillipi 8+ ANNE‐MARIE Senior Women / Masters Women No priority Janousek 8+ 12st/75kg BRIAN THOMPSON Senior Women Wintech 4+ 11st/70kg JOHN SINGFIELD Senior Women Wintech 4x/‐ 11st/70kg RACHEL ARMSTRONG Senior Women HG Boats 2 ‐ / x 12st/75kg SUE TAYLOR Senior Women HG Boats 1x PAUL Senior Women Burgashell 1x 10st/65kg
BROTHER SUPERIOR Masters Women / Senior Women Masters Women Janousek 4+ 14st/90kg STAR OF BURY Masters Women / Senior Women Masters Women Janousek 2 ‐ / x 11st/70kg MARGARET Masters Women Aylings 4+ 12st/75kg
ANDY Masters Men Aylings 8+ 14st/90kg TED Masters Men / Recreationals Masters Men Janousek 8+ 14st/90kg DAVID DIXON Masters Men Janousek 4+ 13.5st/85kg TIM Masters Men Aylings 4 ‐ / x 13st/80kg DOUG CARTER Masters Men Burgashell 1x 13st/80kg OLIVE Masters Men Aylings 4 ‐ / x 13st/80kg MET 1 Masters Men Janousek 1x 13st/80kg ED Masters Men 4+ AMBITION Masters Men/Senior Men Masters Men Sims 8+
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9 (a) ...Continued…
PRIORITY MAKE BOAT NAME SQUAD ALLOCATION SQUAD TYPE TYPE WEIGHT ERIC Recrationals Burgashell 4 + / ‐ 13st/80kg BILL Recreationals Burgashell 4 + / ‐ 13st/80kg GEORGE Recreationals / Development Recreationals Burgashell 2 ‐ / x 20st/125kg ALAN Recreationals / Development Recreationals Burgashell 2 ‐ / x 20st/125kg George BRIAN Recreationals Sims 1x 13st/80kg 4=/x IAN DONALD Recrationals Wintech Exp N/A
COACH BAV Juniors Wintech 4x TED POYNTER Juniors Filippi 4x COACH CALLOW Juniors/Masters Men Juniors Sims 4 ‐ / x 13st/80kg ALLEGRO Juniors Janousek 4 ‐ / x LYNETTE PARSONS Juniors Janousek 4 + / x 9.5st/60kg PETE Juniors Aylings 2 ‐ / x 11st/70kg DAVID Juniors Janousek 2x 9.5st/60kg KEVIN FITZGERALD Juniors Janousek 2x 9.5st/60kg BARRY GREEN Juniors Janousek 2x 9.5st/60kg BOB Juniors Janousek 1x 9st/55kg POST STAR Juniors Janousek 1x 10st/65kg SMITHY Juniors Janousek 1x 10st/65kg SIMON'S STAR Juniors Janousek 1x 9st/55kg COURAGE Juniors Burgashell 1x 11st/70kg RONNIE Juniors Janousek 1x 10st/65kg ROZMAN Juniors Aylings 1x 13st/80kg LADY KAY Juniors Janousek 1x 11.5st/75kg LADY VERA Juniors Janousek 1x 13st/80kg ROSIE MAYGLOTHLING Juniors Wintech 1x 13st/80kg NICKY D Juniors Wintech 1x 11st/70kg
EDON TRAINERS All beginners (4 boats) No priority Edon 1x
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9 (b) Rowing Terminology
Term De inition
HEAD RACE A processional race with crews starting at timed intervals. They are held over the winter and spring and are designed to test a crew’s progress and itness. The course is usually longer than a regatta course; from 2000 to 5000 metres. REGATTA Traditional rowing races held either on a river or lake. Racing is side by side, in lanes, and win‐ ning crews advance to the next round. On rivers, racing is two abreast and on lakes it varies from four to six abreast. COX The person who steers the boat and gives commands during racing. (Represented by “+”) STROKE The oarsman facing the cox who sets the rhythm and rate. All oarsmen in the boat have to follow the stroke, or chaos ensues. BOW The oarsman at the front of the boat. SWEEP OAR Rowing blade for one side of the boat only. SCULLING Rowing blades for both sides of the boat. (Represented by “x”) STROKESIDE Oars project from the left side from the cox’s viewpoint. BOWSIDE Oars project from the right side from the cox’s viewpoint. RIGGER Attached to the side of the boat to hold the oar/scull. GATE Found at the end of the rigger to hold the oar securely in place. BUTTON The collar on the sleeve of the oar that rest against the gate. SHELL The term used to describe a racing boat. SPOON A term used to describe the end of the oar. SINGLE SCULL A sculling boat for one person. (1x) DOUBLE A sculling boat for 2 persons. (2‐/x) QUAD A sculling boat for 4 persons. (very fast) (4‐/x) or (4+/x) PAIR A sweep oared boat for 2 persons (2‐) FOUR A sweep oared boat for 4 persons (4‐) or (4+) EIGHT A sweep oared boat for 8 persons. The Blue Riband event at major regattas. (8+) COXLESS Remarkably some doubles, quads, pairs and fours navigate without a cox. This makes them very fast but requires great dexterity on the part of the steersman/woman to steer and row at the same time. Steering is done through wires attached to the shoe, which connect to the rudder. (Represented by “‐”) UMPIRES Men and women in distinguishable uniform, blazers and white trousers or skirts who regulate a regatta in accordance with British Rowing’s Rules of Racing and perform functions such as start‐ ing, monitoring and inishing races. On lakes, they follow the race in a boat and on rivers, are placed at strategic points along the course. MARSHALS Volunteers who get boats to the start on time and make sure boats are in the right order for rac‐ ing. JM4+ Rowing terminology for an event that rivals Roman Numerals for complexity. JM4+ translates into junior men’s coxed fours (denoted by the symbol +). It gets worse. IM1W4‐ . This translates into Intermediate 1 (denotes status – in this case fairly senior) Women (over 18) coxless fours (denoted by the symbol ‐). You will get the hang of it. BURGER FLIPPERS The most important people at a regatta – see Section 6 on Volunteering.
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9 (c) Constitution
The current constitution, dated 2017 and is the revised copy agreed in the General Meeting in 2017. Star Club Constitution, Rules and Bye‐Laws (amended June 2017)
Constitution and Rules 1. Name and Colours: The Club shall be called Star Club, hereinafter referred to as the Club. The club colours shall be sky blue, dark blue, scarlet and white. 2. Objectives: 2.1 The main objectives of the club shall be the promotion of rowing in accordance with the rules of British Rowing in order to produce crews and scullers competing at their full potential. 2.2 The Club shall also provide facilities for the wider community for training and recreational participation in the sport. 3. Governing Body: 3.1 The Club shall be af iliated to British Rowing and will observe the rules of British Rowing in all matters relating to the sport of rowing. In particular the Club accepts the following policy, procedures and code adopted by British Rowing: ‐ Equal Opportunities Policy. – The Club will ensure that the talents and resources of all members are utilised to the full and that no member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, handicap, marital status, creed, social class, colour, ethnic group, age or sexual orientation or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. ‐ Child Protection Procedures – The Club accepts the policy and procedures relating to Child Protection, as set out by British Rowing, and requires all members to accept them as a condition of membership. ‐ RowSafe – The Management Board will appoint a member to act as Rowing Safety Advisor whose duty it will be to understand the requirements of this guidance and advise on its promotion, observation and implementation, at all times. 4. Membership: 4.1 Membership of the Club shall be open to all persons irrespective of ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs; or of age, sex or disability in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy. However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non‐discriminatory basis. Classes of membership are de ined in para. 4.5 below. To qualify, members must have paid the required membership fee for the year in question, unless the fee has been waived by the Club in accordance with para. 4.5.7 below. 4.2 The Management Board may refuse membership or expel from membership only for good and suf icient cause, such as conduct or character likely to bring the Club or sport into disrepute. Appeal against such a decision may be made to the Club's members and decided by a majority vote in a general meeting. 4.3 Trial Membership shall be available for a maximum of 28 days at the end of which the applicant must either submit an application for a category of rowing membership or cease to be a member. Trial membership of the Club will require a payment of £25. 4.4 The management board may delegate to the membership of icer plus two members of the management board the election of candidates provided that that election is by unanimous vote.
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4.5 All rowing members are expected to assist as may reasonably be required by the management board or an of icer in the running of the club’s affairs. 4.6 Classes of membership: Rowing:
Full Junior Temporary Recreational Student / Apprentice Coxes Coaches Gym Social Vice Presidents (including president and deputy president) Honorary Life
4.6.1 Recreational members shall be allowed to compete in open competition in Bedford in their irst year of membership. Thereafter, or if in the irst year they wish to compete elsewhere, they must become full rowing members. 4.6.2 The membership year shall run from 1st September and all subscriptions shall be paid by 1st November. The setting up and continuation of agreed standing order arrangements shall be deemed to be payment for this purpose. Members whose subscriptions remain unpaid after 1st November shall not be entitled to use any of the Club’s facilities or to vote at General Meetings and, after written notice, shall be deemed to have resigned. 4.6.3 All members, other than junior rowing members, must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of the subscription year. . Members between the ages of 16 to 18 years may be permitted to join the Novice Squad on approval by the Management Board. 4.6.4 The rates of subscription for the following year shall be determined at a Special General Meeting to be held before 30 June each year. 4.6.5 Vice presidents are expected to make an annual donation commensurate with their use of the Club’s facilities and shall not be eligible to vote at General Meetings unless they have made an appropriate donation in the current year. 4.6.6 Honorary Life Members shall be elected at an AGM from persons nominated by the Management Board in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Club or to rowing. They need not be members when nominated. 4.6.7 The membership of icer may, with the approval of the management board, reduce subscriptions to recognise individuals’ outstanding contributions to the Club, hardship or limited use of facilities in any year. 5 Vice Presidents, President and Deputy President: 5.1 Vice presidents shall be nominated by the management board from members who have given outstanding service to the club for election at an AGM. If elected they will hold that status for life unless elected Deputy President or President after which terms of of ice membership will revert to that of Vice President. 5.2 The President shall be elected to serve a three‐year term at an Annual General Meeting.. The term as President may be extended for single periods of one year when recommended by the Management Board and approved by the membership in general meeting. Prior to the completion of the President’s term of of ice, and ideally on appointment, members will also elect a President‐Elect to take of ice at the conclusion of the newly elected President’s term of of ice.
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6 Annual General Meeting: 6.1 The annual general meeting shall be held in October each year. 6.2 At least 14 days written notice of the meeting shall be given to members of all categories of membership. 6.3 Not less than 15 members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. If no quorum is present the management board will decide on adjournment arrangements. 6.4 Nominations for membership of the management board and for of icers to be elected at the meeting, signed by the proposer, seconder and nominee shall be placed on the notice board 7 days before the meeting and on the Club’s website. 6.5 Other resolutions for proposal at the meeting shall be noti ied to the secretary at least 14 days before the meeting. Motions not originating from the management board shall be signed by 25 members entitled to vote. 6.6 Voting by written proxy submitted in advance of the meeting will be accepted. 6.7 Only members who are not in arrears with subscriptions, Vice Presidents, members of the Management Board and of icers appointed by the Management Board shall be eligible to vote. For the avoidance of doubt, Junior Under 16, Honorary Life and Social members will not be entitled to vote. 6.8 Resolutions put to the vote shall be decided by a show of hands plus proxy votes. If there are two or more candidates for a post then secret ballots will be taken to eliminate those candidates with the least votes at each ballot. 6.9 The president, or, failing him the deputy president, or failing him the chairman or, failing him an elected chairman shall chair the meeting and shall have a second or casting vote. 7 Special general meetings: 7.1 A special general meeting shall be convened by the honorary secretary on receipt of a request signed by 20 members having voting rights and stating their purpose or at the request of the management board. 7.2 Twenty‐one days notice in writing shall be given to all members. 20 members shall form a quorum. If a quorum is not present the same provisions shall apply as at an annual general meeting. 7.3 The same voting procedures shall apply as at an AGM. 8 Management: 8.1 The management of the Club’s affairs shall be entrusted to Management Board the members of which, apart from the Captain, shall be elected by ballot at the Annual General Meeting to hold of ice until the next Annual General Meeting. 8.2 The membership of the Management Board shall be no more than twelve and no fewer than seven members including the following: 1. Club Chairman 2. Club Captain 3. Club Hon Secretary 4. Club Hon Treasurer 5. Club Welfare and Safeguarding A quorum for formal business shall consist of six members. 8.3 The Management Board shall be responsible for:
Managing the affairs of the Club
Promoting the objects of the Club
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8.4 The Management Board shall, as soon as practicable after the AGM, appoint of icers with appropriate responsibilities as described in the by‐laws. 8.5 All of icers appointed by the management board shall have the right to attend and speak at meetings of the management board when matters related to their speci ic responsibilities are discussed. The Safety Advisor shall have the right to attend and speak at all meetings of the management board. 8.6 Any member may be appointed an of icer 8.7 Details of all elected and appointed management board members and of icers shall be posted on the Club notice board as soon as practicable after the AGM and on the Club’s website . 8.8 The Welfare and Safeguarding member of the Management Board shall carry out the duties required by legislation, good practice and the recommendations of British Rowing. 8.9 The management board shall meet as often as is necessary in order to:
Receive reports from the senior of icers. Consider reports and recommendations from the Club’s safety adviser. Consider other matters affecting the Club and its operations at a point in time, including compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Receive reports from sub‐groups established by the Management Board. Ensure that all possible efforts are being made to promote the objects of the Club
8.10 The captain shall be elected by ballot at a special general meeting to be held before 30 June each year. The Captain will be responsible for appointing Captains or Coordinators of the following Squads as and when a vacancy arises:
Senior Men Senior Women Junior Masters Women Recreational Masters Men These appointments shall be made by the Captain in consultation with athletes in those squads. 9. Financial: 9.1 At the AGM the Honorary Treasurer shall present accounts of the Club for the previous year to 31st July. 9.3 The Income and Property of the Club shall be applied solely towards promoting the Club's objects as set forth in this constitution and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the Members of the Club. 10 Legal: The management board may appoint an Hon. Legal Adviser to assist in ensuring that Club operations and activities comply with all legal requirements. 11 Club Opening: 11.1 The boathouse, gymnasium and clubrooms shall be opened and closed by properly authorised persons at speci ic times each day and at such other times as decided by the Management Board or their properly authorised representative. 11.2 No other member shall be allowed to open or close the Club premises at any time without the permission of the Management Board.
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12 Bar: 12.1 In addition to professional bar staff, only members nominated by the Bar Manager and approved by a member of the Management Board may serve behind the bar. No person under the age of eighteen years may serve behind the bar. 12.2 The bar shall be open for the sale of liquor during such hours as are decided by the Management Board subject to legislation and, where necessary, permission of the Licensing Magistrates. 13. Af iliated and Associated Clubs: Individual arrangements shall be agreed by the Management Board with any such clubs at the appropriate time. 14 Changes to Constitution: No alteration shall be made to these rules of the Club except by a two‐thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote at a General Meeting. 15 Dissolution: 15.1 The Club shall be dissolved upon a resolution to that effect passed by a two‐thirds majority of those present and voting at a Special General Meeting convened for the purpose. 15.2 In the event of the dissolution of the Club, any assets remaining after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities shall not be paid to or distributed among the members of the Club, but shall be given or transferred to one or more of the following approved sporting or charitable bodies;
A registered charitable organisation(s).
Another Club which is registered CASC.
The sports national governing body for use by them for related community sports. 16 Liability: 16.1 Neither the Club nor its of icers or members shall be liable to any member or guest for injury, loss or damage to property, occurring on the Club premises or in the course of the Club’s activities. 16.2 The Management Board and of icers shall manage the affairs of the Club. Financial or legal liability incurred in the rightful exercise of their of ice shall not, however, be the personal liability of these members but shall be the responsibility of the Club as a whole. All authorised commitments to third parties shall be clearly signed as being entered into on behalf of the Club. 17 Club Rules and Bye‐Laws: 17.1 The Management Board shall have power to make, alter or repeal bye‐laws. A notice posted in the Club shall be deemed suf icient notice of such action. Such bye‐laws shall remain in force until reviewed at the next AGM. 17.2 The Management Board shall have the power to decide any matter not provided for in these rules. 17.3 The interpretation of these rules and the bye‐laws shall rest solely with the Management Board. 17.4 Every member is entitled to receive a copy of these rules and bye‐laws. 17.5 Any member who wilfully persists in the breach of these rules or bye‐laws shall be liable for expulsion. 18 Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures: 18.1 An individual or member with a complaint about treatment by the Club should set out their grievance, in the irst instance to the Club Chairman or President. The club will seek to deal with the complaints in a fair and timely manner, with reference to Star Club’s Grievance Policy which a copy is available upon request and also British Rowing’s guidelines on grievance and disciplinary procedures in rowing.
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Agreed by unanimous vote at SGM 22nd June 2017
President Elected Member (Secretary) Simon White Nicky Durrant
Signed______Signed______
BYE‐LAWS Use of equipment Boats, oars, ergos and other equipment shall be used in accordance with stipulations issued by the Captain, (or other of icers to whom the Captain has delegated authority), subject to any restrictions when made available to the Club by sponsors. In the case of the latter, such equipment shall only be used in accordance with the sponsor’s wishes. Where practicable a clear policy shall be made known to members on this matter. Of icers The of icers appointed by the Management Board shall, unless previously elected at an Annual General Meeting and so far as practicable and necessary, include the following:
Chairman. Secretary. Treasurer. Captain. Welfare and safeguarding. Responsibilities of Of icers ‐ Management Board members Chairman
Call and chair meetings of the Management Board. Maintain contact with the elected and appointed of icers and with members to ensure that all appropriate issues are brought to the Management Board. Captain
Recruit, train and encourage development of athletes. Recruit, train and monitor performance of coaches. Promote and control competition entries. Select crews in consultation with squad captains. Allocate and control use of equipment. Secretary
Take and distribute minutes of the Management Board meetings. Call general meetings as required. Ensure that the Club complies with all legal and contractual obligations, including the lease and bar licence. Ensure that all risks and assets are adequately insured. Treasurer Maintain up to date records of all inancial transactions of the Club.
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Ensure that all money due to the Club is promptly received and accounted for and that all payments made are properly authorised. Provide regular inancial information to the Management Board. Allocate all receipts and payments to budgets approved by the Management Board and present quarterly inancial statements to the Management Board. Prepare annual inancial statements to 31 July each year and, arrange for them to be Independently Examined and present them to the Annual General Meeting. Welfare and Safeguarding Ensure that the Club complies with legislation, adheres to good practice and adopts British Rowing’s guidelines with regard to all aspects of welfare and safeguarding with special reference to the protection of Juniors.
Responsibilities of Of icers – Non Management Board members Development of icer
Advise the Management Board on the Club's future development and funding. Membership secretary Acquire new rowing and social members Collect subscriptions and donations promptly. Maintain an up to date register of members and payment of subscriptions and donations. Communicate with members. Note members with particular skills to assist in speci ic duties applicable to their skills. Equipment of icer Acquire, record and maintain the club’s rowing and training equipment including equipment lent to schools. Document procedures for its maintenance and safe use. Rowing safety advisor
Advise the Management Board on all matters of safety affecting the Club. Be familiar with British Rowing’s RowSafe guidance and ensure its promotion, observation and implementation. Be aware of current safety legislation and good practice applicable to all of the Club’s activities both on and off the water and ensure that members are aware of it. Complete the suggested British Rowing risk assessments for events and the annual return. Monitor adherence to the above and report breaches to the Management Board. Premises maintenance Maintain the premises in accordance with the terms of the lease. Document these procedures and compliance with them. Public relations of icer Promote public awareness of the club and raise its pro ile. Assist in recruiting new members. Assist in raising funds. Social secretary Promote, organise and control social events in order to raise funds. Promote fellowship among members. Events secretary Promote and organise regattas and other rowing competitions. Assist and liaise with other Bedford rowing events and river users.
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Maintain for all relevant members records of all information required for entry in British Rowing events. Ensure that all British Rowing event entry forms are properly completed and submitted on time. Gym manager Maintain the gym equipment and control the use of it. Document and enforce compliance with adequate safety procedures. Advise the Management Board on matters affecting the operation of the gym. Insurance of icer Ensure that the Club and its members have insurance cover as directed by the Management Board. Kit of icer Make available rowing and other clothing and accessories as agreed by the Captain and Management Board. Transport of icer Provide and maintain to satisfactory safety standards suitable transport for equipment. Document procedures for the above. Damage to equipment and to third parties.
All damage to equipment or to a third party shall be reported to the safety advisor, the Captain, the equipment of icer and the insurance of icer and shall be recorded in the accident book. If the Management Board decides that the damage was caused wilfully or by the gross negligence of a member, then that member or members shall be liable to bear the cost. Safety Before using any Club equipment all members shall con irm in writing that they are familiar with the Row Safe guide published by British Rowing and any additional safety rules of the Club and agree to comply with them. Those of icers of the Club responsible for non‐members using club equipment shall ensure that those persons do not breach any of the provisions of the Code or rules. Juniors No member of the Club may coach, transport or otherwise assist in dealing with members under the age of 18 unless they have complied with the Club's Child Protection procedures. Other Clubs No member shall row or scull with any other club without notifying the Captain. If competing the crew concerned will normally compete as a composite crew. Rowing Kit All members competing in any event shall wear only the approved Club kit. Overdue Debts No member shall be entered for any event if subscriptions or entry fees are overdue. Access to Club Premises and Use of Equipment Access to the premises and use of club equipment by any member shall only be permitted in accordance with instructions given by the Captain or the Management Board. Loan of Equipment Equipment shall not be loaned to or from third parties without the consent of two members of the Management Board except during the course of a rowing event. In such circumstances the senior member in attendance may give consent for a loan from a third party if suitable undertakings are received. Charges may be made or received at the discretion of the authorising member(s). Personal Effects No responsibility is accepted by the Club for any loss of personal effects.
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