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Rules Revised 2005
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These Rules were adopted by the Council of
the at the Annual General Meeting of the at Penrith Golf Club.
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Rules |
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1. Name
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The Union shall be called the |
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2. Objects |
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(i) The objects of the union shall be: (ii)
To further the interest of the amateur golfers and golf clubs in (iii) To promote amateur golf championships
and competitions. (iv) To arrange golf matches with other
counties and associations. (v) To
assist in maintaining a uniform system of handicapping. (vi) To abide by the Rules of Golf as laid
down by the Royal and Ancient
Golf Club of (vii) To abide by the Rules of Amateur Status
as laid down by the Royal and Ancient
Golf Club of (viii)To abide by the Rules of the English
Golf Union. (ix)
To take action from time to time as the Council may consider desirable
for the benefits of members. (x)To keep member clubs informed of the Union
business and competition results |
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3. Membership |
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The (a)
Recognised clubs having a Golf Course in (b)
Such other recognised Clubs as the Applications for membership in the
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4. The Council |
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(a) The Union shall be governed by the
Council of the
Rule 4(b). The Council shall be
empowered to delegate any part of its duties to the
Executive Committee constituted as laid down in Rule 8 (b)
The Council shall consist of: (i) The officers of the (ii) Two delegates from each Club
in the (iii) Members of the Executive
Committee not otherwise members of the Council. (c) The nomination of the Club
delegates to the Council of the
made by the Club to the Secretary of the
The delegates to the Council shall hold office from one Annual General
Meeting of the
Council to the commencement of the next such meeting. In the event of
a delegate being
unable to attend a council meeting a deputy, appointed by the Club
concerned, may attend in his place. Only those persons or their deputies,
nominated by the clubs, are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting of the (d)
All Club delegates and members of the Executive shall each have one vote at
meetings of the
Council. The Chairman shall
have a casting vote |
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5. Officers |
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(a)
Officers of the |
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(a) President (b) A President Elect (c) All Past Presidents (d) A Secretary (e) A Treasurer (f) A Captain of the First Team (g) A Captain of the Second Team (h) A Chairman of the Handicap
Committee (i) A
Secretary of the Handicap Committee (j) A Secretary of the Junior Golf
Society (k) A Secretary of the Scratch
League (l) A Press Officer |
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(b) All past Presidents shall hold office
without re-election (c) Nominations for the office of President
and President Elect shall be made by
the Past Presidents to the Executive Committee and by the Executive
Committee to the Annual General Meeting.
President and President Elect shall hold office for two years. (d) The Council shall have power from time to
time, on the recommendation of the
Executive Committee, to elect any person being a member of a club affiliated
to the (e) All Officers as set out in paragraph (a)
above excepting the president, President Elect
and all Past Presidents shall
hold office until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Council after the meeting at which they were
elected and are eligible for re-election. (f) Nominations for the appointment of the
officers stated in this clause and Vice President can be made by both clubs and the Executive. All
nominations must be sent to the Secretary in writing before the 15th
November in any year. Details
of all nominations must be included with the notice of the Annual
General Meeting of the Council. |
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6. Auditor |
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An Auditor of the |
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7. Trustees |
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(a)The property of the
Executive Committee. The
property of the as
the Executive Committee may from time to time direct by resolution (of which an entry in the minute book shall be conclusive
evidence).
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(b) The Trustees shall be indemnified against
risk and expense out of the Union Property.
The Trustees shall hold office until death or resignation or removal
from office by the Executive Committee. (c) Where by reason of such death,
resignation or removal, it is necessary that a new trustee or
trustees be appointed, the Executive Committee shall nominate the
person or persons to be appointed as the new Trustee or Trustees. For the purpose of giving effect to such
nomination the President of the
as the person to appoint the new trustees of the
of the Trustees Act 1925 and he shall by deed duly appoint the person
or persons so nominated by the Executive Committee. |
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8. Executive Committee |
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(a) The Executive Committee shall
consist of: (i) The officers of the (ii) Nine other members to be elected at the
Annual General Meeting.
The elected members of the Executive shall hold office for three
years,
Three retiring annually in rotation but who shall be eligible for re-election.
The election of
shall take place by nomination from clubs, the Executive or any two
members of the Council. Such nominations must be sent to the
secretary in writing before 15th
November in any year. Details of all
nominations for the Executive must be
Circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting of the
Council. If insufficient nominations are
made to fill the vacancies, nominations can be taken at the Annual General Meeting. When insufficient nominations are received, those correctly nominated are
automatically elected and voting takes place for those Nominated on the day to fill the
further vacancies. (b) Each Member of the Executive Council
shall have one vote at meetings
and the Chairman shall have a casting vote |
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9. Powers and Duties of the
Executive Committee |
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(a) The Executive Committee shall meet, at
least every two months to conduct the business of the (b) The President will act as Chairman of all
meetings of the Executive but if he is unable to attend (c) The Executive Committee will elect the
following sub-committees: (i) Championship/Competitions Committee 5 Members (ii) Finance
Committee ...........3
Members (Including Treasurer) (iii) Dinner Committee ...........4 Members (iv) Junior Committee 4 Members (plus secretary)
(d) The Executive Committee shall submit
nominations for the officers of the
the Annual General Meeting of the Council. (e) The Executive Committee shall conduct the
affairs of the all matters arising in the intervals between meetings of
the Council. (f) Nine Members of the Executive Committee
will form a quorum. (g) Seven Days Notice of all meetings shall
be given by the Secretary to all members of
the Executive Committee and must be called by him at any time at the
request in writing
of three members of the Executive Committee. (h) The Executive Committee shall annually
elect two representatives to the Council of
the English Golf Union and one of those two shall be elected to serve
on the Executive Committee of the English Golf The
representative to the Executive Committee of the English Golf Union is
automatically a
representative on the committee for the Northern Group of Counties of the
English Golf Union (i) The Executive
Committee shall, at the first meeting after the Annual General Meeting elect
two representatives to the committee for the Northern Group of Counties of the English Golf (j) Any vacancy in the Executive Committee
can be filled by the Executive Committee and such person will have normal voting rights for the
remainder of term of office. (k) The Executive Committee shall be
responsible for the arrangement, regulation and conduct
of
amateur golf championships and competitions within the County as well as
matches with other Counties or Associations. |
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10. Procedure and Conduct of Disciplinary
Committees
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(a) The Executive Committee must ensure that all rules contained both in the Constitution and the Regulations governing championships and matches are complied with. The Executive Committee is authorised to deal with any breach of rule, or discipline, and to impose sanctions upon any club, player or person deemed to have breached any rule. (b) The Executive Committee shall have the power to appoint and delegate disciplinary powers to a Disciplinary Sub-Committee, such power to be exercised in accordance with the terms and conditions for the procedure and conduct of Disciplinary Committees from time to time issued by the English Golf Union. Should there be such an incident,theSecretary will immediately inform the Chairman of the Executive. If necessary,he shall also inform any insurance company with an insurable interest.The Disciplinary Committee will normally consist of thePresident,(who shall act as Chairman),the President Elect and any two members of the Executive Committee.The Chairman shall have a casting vote in the event of the Committee failing to come to an unanimous decision. 10.1 The Council of the Union shall indemnify its officers and members of the executive together with any other officials of the County Union against any legal claims made against them in connection with the proper discharge of their duties carried out on behalf of the Council of the Union
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11. Annual Meeting |
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The and the Annual General Meeting of
the Council shall be held within four months
of the 30th September in
each year on a date and at a place and time to be decided by the
Executive Committee. At least
twenty-one days notice in writing of the Annual
General Meeting of the Council shall be given to each club in the |
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12. Co-Option to Executive Committee
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The Executive Committee shall have power to
co-opt any person, or number of persons, without power to vote to assist them in there
deliberations on any matter. |
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13. Subscriptions |
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Each Club in the Country Union
shall pay an annual subscription of such sum as shall be agreed by
the Council at the Annual General Meeting.
In addition each Club shall pay such sum as the English Golf Club in each year. No Club whose subscription is in arrear
shall be entitled to send delegates to a Council Meeting nor shall
such Club (or its members) be entitled to take part in any English Golf Union event, County
or other golf meeting of the Made by the Secretary of such a
club shall be void. (A Club shall be
considered in arrear
if its subscription is not paid
by 15th May and shall automatically
cease to be a member of the |
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14. Minute Book
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The Secretary shall record correctly
in a Minute Book all proceedings of the Council and Executives Committee and shall
produce the Minute Book at all meetings thereof. |
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15. Summoning of Meetings
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The Secretary shall summon all meetings of
the Council and Executive Committee |
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16. Correspondence of the
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The secretary shall conduct the
correspondence of the |
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17. Annual Accounts and Reports
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The Treasurer shall prepare and send copies
of the financial statements made up to the 30th
September each year to the Secretary of each Club in the days before the Annual General Meeting
of the Council. |
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18. Special Meetings of the Council
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A special meeting of the Council shall be
convened at anytime the Executive Committee so direct, or if four Clubs or more in the
the Secretary Twenty-one days notice of
business to be transacted at such meetings
shall be given to each Club in the been given shall be considered. |
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19. Alterations of Rules or Regulations
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(a) No Rule or Regulation of the of
two-thirds of the representatives present and voting at the Annual General
Meeting of
the Council or at a special meeting of the council called for the purpose of
repealing or altering such rule or regulation. Any officer or Club in the any
such new rule or regulation, repeal or alteration shall give notice to the
Secretary not
less than forty-two days before a meeting of the Council and the Secretary
shall give notice
thereof to all Clubs in the Union not less than twenty-eight days before such
Council Meeting.
Upon
consideration of such proposals it shall be competent for the meeting of the Council
to pass them with or without modification. (b) Bye-Laws and Rules The
Executive Committee is empowered to make, repeal and amend such Bye-Laws as it may from time to time consider necessary for the
conduct of county affairs. Such
repeals, amendments and additions shall have effect until otherwise
determined by the Council in General Meeting. (c) All Rules and bye-Laws must be published
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20. Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping
System
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The by the English Golf Union and all Clubs in
the and handicap their players in accordance with
it. The Council of the to supervise and alter the handicap of any
member of any Club in the |
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21. Disputes
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All disputes between the Union and Clubs
being members of the so requests, be referred to the Executive
Committee of the English Golf Union whose decision on such a dispute shall
be binding on both parties.
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23 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS GUIDANCE FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ORGANISED BY THE CUMBRIA UNION OF GOLF CLUBS. IT DETAILS WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE PLAYERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE. THE CUMBRIA UNION OF GOLF CLUBS EXPECTS THOSE PLAYERS CHOSEN TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY TO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT, AND AS AMBASSADORS FOR THEIR COUNTY, TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLY. COUNTY MATCHESThe Cumbria Union through the Executive will field four County Teams. The County Side: a 'B' Team; a Seniors Team; a Juniors Team.
restricted to, the following:-
taken en route. (Re-imbursement will be made if player has to fund such 2) When selected to play for The County Side, players will be provided a) A long-sleeved grey sweater. 3) The following Terms, Conditions and Requirements shall be observed by both the players and the Executive in connection with County Matches:- a) The County Captain shall have full responsibility for the selection of the team. Any difficulties encountered by the players in whatever context shall be communicated to the County Captain who will determine the course of action to be taken b) Players are normally required to stay overnight in the hotel booked by the County Union along with the officials and fellow team members, and to take their meals as arranged c At the post-match evening meal players are expected to wear their County blazer, shirt and tie. d) Players who have completed their matches are expected to remain on the course to support their fellow team members. e) All practice rounds prior to a County Match shall be at the discretion of the Captain who shall inform the players of the arrangements. f) All reasonable expenses incurred when representing the County shall be presented to the Captain prior to the match so that the players will receive re-imbursement before departure g) The County will endeavour to provide support and assistance to those County players entering national championships. Application for financial support should be made through the County Captain. h) Players are asked to observe the following sequence of priority when considering their availability to represent the County Union:- i) National Amateur Championships. In the event of conflicting dates, the players should approach the County Captain for advice. i) Members of the Executive are expected to be present at all County fixtures whenever possible, and be available to provide assistance when called upon. 4) The following awards will be made for performance in County Matches as and when appropriate:- a) The James Salver b) County Colours
5) Championships and Competitions a) County Championship b) Individual Scratch Match-play Championship (over three days ) c) Northern Counties Group Qualifying A team of six players will represent the County in the competition played in accordance with the conditions of play as dictated by the EGU.
e) Seniors Championship f) Seniors big Six g) Cumbria Master Golfer Competition
Masters Green Jacket Division 1… Handicaps of 1.4 or better for a prize and will be the best four scores from eight from the following Club 36 holes scratch competitions Appleby, Silloth, Ulverston, Carlisle, Penrith , Kendal Division 2… Handicaps of 1.5 to 6.4 will be for another prize and will be the
h) Inter-Club Match-Play ChampionshipEach Club within the Union may enter up to two teams of four individuals, with each team playing two foursomes scratch match play matches against their drawn opponents. The winning team is that which achieves the highest number of holes up from the two foursomes matches. Where the result is a tie after both foursomes nave completed 18 holes, each pairing must play additional holes until one team achieves a combined aggregate at a hole greater than its opponents. Preliminary Rounds will be organised on a regional basis to find 16 teams who will compete on another course over one day to reduce the number of teams by the same form of match play to 4. i) Inter-Club Stroke-Play ChampionshipEach Club within the Union may enter one team of three
j) Inter-Club Stroke-Play Second Division Each club limited to 2 teams
k) The Cumbria Scratch League
l) JUNIOR COMPETITIONS
Junior Team Trophy THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP BOYS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.
6a) Conditions of Entry
course venues for all Championships, Competitions and Meetings
published by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and any current local rules at the Club hosting the competition
on each day of all competitions organised by the County
a County competition will not participate in the Competitions Sub-Committee for that competition
abandonment, suspension or reduction in number of holes to be played, matters arising from disputes concerning the rules and calculation of any Competition Scratch Score as may be required by the Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping System 1993 and any amendments as published and administered by the Council of National Golf Unions, Golf Union will be dealt with by the nominated Competitions Sub- Committee whose decision will be final
6b) General Conditions of Entry into County Competitions
c) All Clubs within the Union will be notified of the dates, venues, entry conditions and prize funds relating to competitions at least 30 days prior to the date of the event. Entry Forms will accompany this notification. d) The Competitions Sub-Committee may require a player to produce (e) Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the County (f) Draws for competitions will be made on the day following the closing date for receipt of entries, after which notification will be sent to all Clubs. Any person balloted out of the draw on the highest handicap basis will be entered on a reserve list in handicap order and this will be included in the notification sent to all Clubs.
to the date of the event h) Entry fees will be returned to all reserves not called upon to play.
7. Starting Times
9 Fixtures Please look up all fixtures under the FIXTURES heading on the website banner. 10 Code of Conduct / Practice 2006 The Cumbria County Union expects those representing the county to observe the highest standards of behaviour and to take pride in representing the county for which they are ambassadors. In particular, The Executive Committee expects the following: (1) Players should observe the following priorities when considering their availability for the County Union. (a) National Amateur (b) County Union (c) Their Club (2) The County Captains shall be the final arbitrators on reasonableness or otherwise of a player's availability. (3) For all away inter county events, players are required to stay overnight with their fellow players and officials within the hotel premises that have been booked by the County Union.In the case of home inter county events, at the discretion of the county captains, and depending on distanses to be travelled, players may be asked to stay in accommodation close to the match venue. In this event, the conditions relating to away events will apply. (4) All reasonable expenses incurred when representing the County Golf Union will be met by the County Union. (5)Players who have completed their matches are expected to remain on the course to support their fellow team members. (6) When players are attending pre-match evening meals prior to an inter county event they are expected to dress in a reasonable manner. At meals following these events players are expected to wear their County Blazer,shirt and tie. (7) The County Captains shall have full resposibility for the selection of the teams, and any differculties encountered by players either on the golf course or otherwise shall be referred to the respective captain. Likewise, if Executive members have a concern about the behaviour or performance of the players, any comments should be directed to the President. (8) All practice rounds prior to a county match shall be at the discretion of the Captain, who shall inform the players of his expectations before each game. =============================================================================
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