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Membership Handbook NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIER CUE SPORTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018 JOIN TODAY www.masse.co.nz View our range and buy online at www.rileyleisure.nz Offical New Zealand Distributor for Riley Leisure 3 CHAIRPERSON'S WELCOME 4 ABOUT US 5 MEMBERSHIPS TYPES 6 MEMBERSHIPS RATES & FEES 8 CLUB RULES 9 COACHING AT MASSÉ 10 JIMMY'S STORY 13 LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS 14 CLUB LEAGUE SCHEDULE 15 VNEA 8 BALL S 17 MASSÉ EVENTS 18 CUE SPORTS EQUIPMENT T 19 GAMES EQUIPMENT 20 N CONNECTING WITH MASSÉ 22 CLUB LOCATIONS & HOURS E T F N O E L O B A T C Chairpersons Welcome Congratulations on applying to become a member of Massé Incorporated, New Zealand’s premier cue sports club! As a member of Massé you have access to all Massé Club branches in Hamilton, Pukekohe, New Lynn and Glen Eden. In each of these Clubs you’ll find the best resources you need to play the game you love, whether it be 8 Ball, 9 Ball, 10 Ball, Snooker, or Billiards. You also have access to free cue sports coaching through our Club Coach and Tournament Director, the former New Zealand 8 Ball Champion, Jimmy ‘The Professor’ Henry. Through your membership of Massé you are able to enjoy the facilities that our Club has built up over the years. For those who are Gold members you can participate in the many tournaments that the Club organises. These range from our in-house tournaments and leagues such as the VNEA Senior and Junior 8 Ball Leagues to the Predator 9 Ball League, the Poison 10 Ball League, and the McDermott 8 Ball League. Massé Gold members also qualify to play in all Regional and National tournaments through their automatic membership of the West Auckland Pool Association, the Counties Pool Association or the Waikato Pool Association, depending on where they live. Bronze membership allows members to try the Club facilities out and play pool in a fun and no- pressure environment. If you are a Bronze Member and you find yourself becoming addicted to the game and wanting to get serious about your pool, consider joining as a Gold Member and start saving with cheaper table hire and the numerous other benefits that come with Gold membership including our weekly Cash Membership Draw. Remember, as a member you own this club, the more you put into the Club and participate in whatever way you can, helps build and improve the Club. Above all, make sure you have fun, play by the rules and enjoy what we think is the world’s greatest game! We can guarantee that not only will you make some new friends, but you’ll also improve your skills! Jason Robottom Board Chairperson | Massé Incorporated About us Massé Incorporated was founded February 11, 1991 and was originally called the Waikato Snooker and 8 Ball Club. The Club was set up by a group of players who loved to play snooker, billiards and pool. Over the years we have grown from one Club in Hamilton to having three additional branches in Glen Eden, New Lynn and Pukekohe. Our membership has also grown from a few dozen members in 1991 to over 13,000 in the past membership year. The achievements of our members over the years has been phenomenal with numerous club members winning nearly every New Zealand title available; representing the club or New Zealand overseas; playing professionally in the UK, and even winning numerous world titles across the sports of snooker and pool. With the Club’s expansion beyond the Waikato region, it made sense to change the Clubs name to a name that reflects cue sports, hence the name Massé. This is the name of a type of cue stroke which is done by hitting the cue ball off centre with the cue held nearly vertically, causing the ball to move in a curve around another ball before hitting the object ball. Ironically, we don’t allow Massé shots to be played on our tables due to the damage it causes on our table cloth. Massé offers a range of facilities and activities for its members including cue sports and recreational equipment and products. These opportunities are available not only to Club members but also the general public. Massé is the New Zealand distributor and/or dealer for most of the world’s leading brands in cue sports including Riley, Predator, Valley, Poison, McDermott, Dynamo and much more. Massé is also the New Zealand Charter Holder for VNEA Pool Leagues which organises and runs VNEA 8 Ball Leagues within New Zealand. Massé is also responsible for the selection of the New Zealand Senior and Junior teams that travel to the United States each year to compete in the VNEA World Pool Championships. In 2017 New Zealand will be represented by 31 players at the World Champs! Our Club provides a safe and welcoming environment for its members across the Waikato, Franklin and Auckland regions. We strive to make Masse Clubs a fun place for our members to achieve the level of skill that they aim for. No matter whether our members play socially or competitively, we endeavour to have the best possible resources and support. -4- Memberships Types Massé offers three types of memberships which are Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each membership is priced annually and the benefits are listed here in bold. *if more than 1 player is playing on the table hired then at least two members must be Gold for the discount to apply PAY ONLY $10 FOR A GOLD MEMBERSHIP with valid Student ID, Community Services Card, Senior Citizen Gold Card or if you are under 18 years old. -5- Membership Rates & Fees Massé offers three types of memberships which are Bronze, Silver and Gold. Listed below are the different rates and fees associated with each membership type. Bronze Silver Gold Yearly membership fee $0 $10 $20** Renewable Membership Replacement Membership $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 Card Fee Ability to sign in guests Table hire per hour (peak-time) $10.00 $10.00 $6.00* Table hire per hour (off- peak) $6.00 $6.00 $4.00* Table hire for Juniors (off -peak) N/A N/A $2.00* Discounts on selected cues & accessories Entry into weekly cash prize draw Enter into all Club tournaments and leagues VNEA Sanction fees paid by Masse *if more than 1 player is playing on the table hired then at least two members must be Gold for the discount to apply. **PAY ONLY $10 FOR A GOLD MEMBERSHIP with valid Student ID, Community Services Card, Senior Citizen Gold Card or if you are under 18 years old (junior). -6- Club Rules Massé is a privately owned Club and an incorporated society. We have a set of rules and constitution which governs the way our Club is run and structured, along with a number of other items that are required under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. A copy of these rules is available for you to read at each Club branch or for you to download online from www.societies.govt.nz. The rules of Massé cover our Club as a legal entity. Our conditions of entry and behavioural rules are listed below must be to be ahead to at all times. Individual game rules are also to be adhered to. The game rules are available at each club and are also available to download from our website or the various world body websites (VNEA, WPA, IBSF, etc.). Conditions of entry: Your membership card must be present with you at all times. You will be denied entry without your membership card. Lost or stolen membership cards can be replaced at the club. Replacement card fee is $1 for Gold members and $2 for Bronze and Silver members. Gold and Silver members may sign guests in. A neat and tidy standard of dress is required at all times. Footwear is required in the club at all times. Any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied entry. Any person wearing or displaying gang regalia or colours will be denied entry. Children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult unless they are playing in a tournament or being coached. Behaviour in the club: Please show respect to staff members at all times. Decisions made by staff are to be followed whilst you are on the Club premises. Please ensure you keep your noise levels to a minimum in the club. Please be respectful of low noise levels during tournaments. No liquids are permitted around the pool and snooker tables at any time. Please ensure you have clean hands. Do not sit on the tables as they are easily damaged. Tables must not be moved or lifted. Failure to obey these rules could see you asked to leave the club. -8- Coaching at Massé As a member of Massé, you have access to being coached by a Massé club qualified pool coach, Jimmy Henry, also known as 'The Professor'. Every week Jimmy travels around each of the Massé Clubs providing free coaching to anyone and everyone who is interested in improving their game. Jimmy is committed to making it easier for beginner or novice players to learn and remain in the sport, while training teams and individuals to make a big impact. Coaching with Jimmy the Professor, you can expect to: Improve your technique, stance, grip, bridge, hand and cue action. Learn all aspects of cue ball control. Learn how to use the rules to your advantage. Build confidence and competitiveness.
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