Club Rules

These general rules are ones outlined by the club itself and have been borne out by years of previous experience. They are designed to help preserve our equipment, to preserve our skiers, and to preserve the spirit of co-operation that has in the past existed in the club.
1. EQUIPMENT
1.1 Club equipment is to be used as per instruction by the boat marshal or boat driver, and must be treated with EXTREME CARE. This equipment is not cheap, and has been made available to club authorised users through the considerable efforts of many committee and club authorised users over the years and in the present. We DO NOT have unlimited funds to replace the equipment. Please look after it.
1.2 Authorised users of the club are expected to provide any assistance asked of them by the boat marshall in charge of the camp, especially in regard to the packing up of club equipment at the end of the day and especially at the end of each camp. This applies to the boat cleaning days after camps also. This rule is there to ensure both the sanity of those few people who regularly get stuck with this job, and to ensure that the boat and other equipment are properly maintained.
1.3 Buoyancy vests must be worn at all times when skiing.
1.4 In accordance with AWSA rules, the club now enforces the wearing of helmets for all skiers proposing to go over the jump. Jump suit protection must also be worn.
1.5 If you have your own equipment use it. If not, treat club property as if it were your own.
1.6 Wetsuits: choose one that will fit you, not one that you would like to fit you. They rip easily, so watch the fingernails. If you can’t find one that fits you, ask someone!
1.7 Skis: these are very expensive, and easy to damage. NEVER PUT A SKI ON WHILST ON LAND Always put a ski on in the water. First flush the binding, then you’ll find a wet foot will go in very easily. If using a boot binding, use the detergent that is kept in the boat to help with putting the ski on. NEVER WALK OR STAND ON SKIS This is common sense. Never let a ski with a foot in it touch sand, dirt or ground. This scratches the ski. When returning to dock, make sure you drop off in deep water and remove your ski before coming ashore. Penalties will be paid for running a ski aground!
1.8 When adjusting bindings take care with the screws and plates – these break very easily. Don’t overtighten them – ask the boat marshal or equipment officer if unsure.
1.9 When you’ve finished your ski, place the equipment you used in the places set aside for this purpose. This means hanging wet wetsuits and buoyancy vests on the line provided and placing skis, not dropping them in their designated place. A piece of equipment removed from a cover should be replaced in the same cover straight after use – that’s the idea of having the cover in the first place!
1.10 If equipment needs repair, show it to the boat Marshall – don’t wreck it completely, they may be able to fix it. Remember – Someone Else Has To Use Equipment After You, And You Have To Use It After Someone Else.
2. THE BOAT
2.1 No Smoking in or near the boat (especially when refuelling).
2.2 Always run the bilge blower when refueling the boat to remove any fuel vapour from the bilge area.
2.3 Nobody under the influence of alcohol or other drugs in the boat.
2.4 Don’t lean on the windscreen of the boat.
2.5 Absolute care to be taken when depositing or removing gear from the boat to avoid any form of damage.
2.6 The boat must not be driven onto the trailer
2.7 The boat Marshall must be present at all times when the boat is in use, including launching and retrieving of the boat.
2.8 Drivers must turn off the motor before beaching the boat.
2.9 Length of time per ski should be closely monitored and should be 7 minutes at a large camp (eg New Members); 10 minutes at a smaller camp.
2.10 Camps must constitute one boat Marshal, two boat drivers, and no less than five people in total. (For large camps like Beginners and Easter, to preserve the sanity of the boat drivers there shall be at least three boat drivers present)
2.11 No shoes to be worn on the boat
3. BOAT DRIVERS
3.1 A boat driver must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec, and have undergone a period of training as a trainee boat driver.
3.2 Only someone who has been approved by the committee can drive the boat (without another boat driver in the boat).
3.3 A boat driver must be assessed by an independent assessor before approval. The independent assessor is to be nominated by the committee in consultation with Swinergy sport. The decision is then to be ratified by the committee at the next committee meeting.
3.4 A boat driver must hold a current boat license, and must ensure their license is in the boat when driving.
3.5 An approved boat driver may not drive through the course until they have been trained to do so, in which case they become a sanctioned boat driver.
3.6 A trainee boat driver must have an approved boat driver and an observer (that makes two people plus the driver for all you arts students) in the boat at all times when driving the boat.
3.7 The radio must not be used when a trainee is driving the boat.
3.8 The boat driver must ensure that observers know all the signals, and are observing the skier at all times.
3.9 The boat driver must ensure the safety of their skier and remind beginners of all signals.
3.10 The boat driver must switch the motor off when bringing a fallen skier into the boat.
3.11 The radio must be turned off at the mains switch (on the dash) at the completion of skiing, to ensure that the battery doesn’t run flat over night.
3.12 Interclub skiers and others, must not be given skiing preference over club skiers especially when there are time limits and large ski lists.
3. BOAT MARSHALS
4.1 A Boat Marshal must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec, an approved boat driver, and have undergone a period of training as a “Trainee Boat Marshal”.
4.2 All positions of Boat Marshal will come under review at the committee meeting immediately following the A.G.M. each year or as required.
4.3 A Boat Marshal that has not organised at least 2 camps in the preceeding 12 months shall have their position revoked and be demoted back to Boat Driver.
4.4 A trainee boat Marshal must be under the guidance of a boat Marshal in performing any duties of a boat Marshal during a camp.
4.5 To become a boat Marshal, the trainee must be passed by at least two boat marshals (based on their performance as a trainee boat Marshal w.r.t. 4.2.1 above), and the decision ratified at the next committee meeting.
4.6 The President must be given prior notice of all camps by the boat Marshal concerned.
4.7 The Boat Marshal must ring the caravan park concerned
4.8 The Boat Marshal must be present during the entirety of the camp. They must be available during skiing time; 8.00am onwards. A camp may be split between two or more boat marshals.
4.9 Prior to the boat being warmed up every day: place all gear on the bank and hang up wetsuits and buoyancy vests using an old rope. Check fuel and oil and top up if necessary (the boat should be refuelled at the end of the days skiing so that it is ready for the next day)
4.10 Warm Up: the boat is not to be started against the bank during the warm up time there must be at least two people in the boat. The boat must be drained no skier(s) may be taken while the boat is being warmed up.
4.11 Arrange a ski list.
4.12 Arrange boat drivers for the day/camp.
4.13 Arrange an adequate supply of fuel at all times to ensure that the boat does not have to wait while fuel is obtained. The boat Marshal does not have to do everything, just see that it is done.
4.14 Ensure that time limits and a sense of fair play are adhered to. Time limits are: 10 minutes per ski for smaller camps 7 minutes per ski for large camps like Beginners and Easter.
4.15 At the end of the day/camp: drain the boat ensure that the boat is securely tied up clean the boat and ensure the water filters are clean ensure that all gear packed into the boat is dry don’t cover the boat while the motor is warm leave the seats on their sides to dry turn off the radio at the mains switch on the dash
4.16 When pulling the boat out of the water after skiing, do not start it out of the water – it does sound great but unfortunately there is no need. (Water Pumps are expensive!!)
4.17 Put the towball lock, and the padlock on the trailer.
4.18 Ensure that all camp fees and CORRECT ski fees have been collected and accounted for, fill in the camp sheet and log book, pay correct fees to park owners and return all remaining cash, camp sheets, receipts and dockets to the Treasurer ASAP
4.19 Ski Fees : $10.00* per 10 minute ski or wakeboard.
4.20 Log Book Details To Be Recorded: site and date of camp boat engine hours at the start and end of camp; any maintenance performed on the boat (record engine hours when performed); any problems encountered with the boat and the functioning of the camp; any damage to the boat and any other repairs required on any other equipment; a short account of the camp overall; follow up account of how recent repairs have performed. A copy must be given to the President at the next meeting. Failure to do this will result in Marshals being demoted back to drivers.
4.21 The Boat Marshal is responsible for the boat and equipment and in that respect has the final decision in all matters, can change or add to any of the previous rules, as required for the duration of the camp. They should only be changed with good reason and after consultation with other boat marshals, boat drivers and the equipment officer, if present. If the Boat Marshal does change anything then they are answerable to the committee to justify their actions.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
5.1 Committee members must be current financial authorised users of the club and of Sports and Recreation.
5.2 The Executive Committee is comprised of: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
5.3 A portfolio is to be kept by every committee member of all their dealings on behalf of the club for the year.
5.4 All executive portfolios must be handed to the President prior to each year’s AGM.
5.5 An executive portfolio is to include all materials relating to the previous two years.
5.6 All other materials are to be stored in the club locker indefinitely.
6. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
6.1 A committee meeting may be called by any committee member
6.1.1 Whoever calls the meeting, if it is to be an irregular meeting, must ensure every committee member is informed of the arrangements.
6.2 Committee meetings will be held every month. (if possible)
6.3 A meeting may only be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee.
6.4 If a meeting is to be cancelled, all members of the committee are to be notified
6.5 Whoever chairs the meeting must ensure that each person’s views are aired fairly and equally.
6.6 A copy of the minutes is to be kept, and mailed to each committee member before the next meeting.
6.7 Voting : Only committee members (and boat marshals on matters concerning the boat etc.) are able to vote. Any authorised user of the club may speak at a committee meeting with the chairperson’s approval.
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Club RulesThese general rules are ones outlined by the club itself and have been borne out by years of previous experience. They are designed to help preserve our equipment, to preserve our skiers, and to preserve the spirit of co-operation that has in the past existed in the club.1. EQUIPMENT
1.1 Club equipment is to be used as per instruction by the boat marshal or boat driver, and must be treated with EXTREME CARE. This equipment is not cheap, and has been made available to club authorised users through the considerable efforts of many committee and club authorised users over the years and in the present. We DO NOT have unlimited funds to replace the equipment. Please look after it.  1.2 Authorised users of the club are expected to provide any assistance asked of them by the boat marshall in charge of the camp, especially in regard to the packing up of club equipment at the end of the day and especially at the end of each camp. This applies to the boat cleaning days after camps also. This rule is there to ensure both the sanity of those few people who regularly get stuck with this job, and to ensure that the boat and other equipment are properly maintained.  1.3 Buoyancy vests must be worn at all times when skiing.1.4 In accordance with AWSA rules, the club now enforces the wearing of helmets for all skiers proposing to go over the jump. Jump suit protection must also be worn. 1.5 If you have your own equipment use it. If not, treat club property as if it were your own. 1.6 Wetsuits: choose one that will fit you, not one that you would like to fit you. They rip easily, so watch the fingernails. If you can’t find one that fits you, ask someone!  1.7 Skis: these are very expensive, and easy to damage. NEVER PUT A SKI ON WHILST ON LAND Always put a ski on in the water. First flush the binding, then you’ll find a wet foot will go in very easily. If using a boot binding, use the detergent that is kept in the boat to help with putting the ski on. NEVER WALK OR STAND ON SKIS This is common sense. Never let a ski with a foot in it touch sand, dirt or ground. This scratches the ski. When returning to dock, make sure you drop off in deep water and remove your ski before coming ashore. Penalties will be paid for running a ski aground!  1.8 When adjusting bindings take care with the screws and plates – these break very easily. Don’t overtighten them – ask the boat marshal or equipment officer if unsure.  1.9 When you’ve finished your ski, place the equipment you used in the places set aside for this purpose. This means hanging wet wetsuits and buoyancy vests on the line provided and placing skis, not dropping them in their designated place. A piece of equipment removed from a cover should be replaced in the same cover straight after use – that’s the idea of having the cover in the first place!  1.10 If equipment needs repair, show it to the boat Marshall – don’t wreck it completely, they may be able to fix it. Remember – Someone Else Has To Use Equipment After You, And You Have To Use It After Someone Else.
2. THE BOAT
2.1 No Smoking in or near the boat (especially when refuelling).2.2 Always run the bilge blower when refueling the boat to remove any fuel vapour from the bilge area.  2.3 Nobody under the influence of alcohol or other drugs in the boat.  2.4 Don’t lean on the windscreen of the boat.  2.5 Absolute care to be taken when depositing or removing gear from the boat to avoid any form of damage.  2.6 The boat must not be driven onto the trailer  2.7 The boat Marshall must be present at all times when the boat is in use, including launching and retrieving of the boat.  2.8 Drivers must turn off the motor before beaching the boat.  2.9 Length of time per ski should be closely monitored and should be 7 minutes at a large camp (eg New Members); 10 minutes at a smaller camp.  2.10 Camps must constitute one boat Marshal, two boat drivers, and no less than five people in total. (For large camps like Beginners and Easter, to preserve the sanity of the boat drivers there shall be at least three boat drivers present)2.11 No shoes to be worn on the boat
3. BOAT DRIVERS
3.1 A boat driver must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec, and have undergone a period of training as a trainee boat driver.  3.2 Only someone who has been approved by the committee can drive the boat (without another boat driver in the boat).  3.3 A boat driver must be assessed by an independent assessor before approval. The independent assessor is to be nominated by the committee in consultation with Swinergy sport. The decision is then to be ratified by the committee at the next committee meeting. 3.4 A boat driver must hold a current boat license, and must ensure their license is in the boat when driving.3.5 An approved boat driver may not drive through the course until they have been trained to do so, in which case they become a sanctioned boat driver.  3.6 A trainee boat driver must have an approved boat driver and an observer (that makes two people plus the driver for all you arts students) in the boat at all times when driving the boat.  3.7 The radio must not be used when a trainee is driving the boat.  3.8 The boat driver must ensure that observers know all the signals, and are observing the skier at all times.  3.9 The boat driver must ensure the safety of their skier and remind beginners of all signals.  3.10 The boat driver must switch the motor off when bringing a fallen skier into the boat.  3.11 The radio must be turned off at the mains switch (on the dash) at the completion of skiing, to ensure that the battery doesn’t run flat over night.  3.12 Interclub skiers and others, must not be given skiing preference over club skiers especially when there are time limits and large ski lists.
3. BOAT MARSHALS
4.1 A Boat Marshal must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec, an approved boat driver, and have undergone a period of training as a “Trainee Boat Marshal”.  4.2 All positions of Boat Marshal will come under review at the committee meeting immediately following the A.G.M. each year or as required.  4.3 A Boat Marshal that has not organised at least 2 camps in the preceeding 12 months shall have their position revoked and be demoted back to Boat Driver.  4.4 A trainee boat Marshal must be under the guidance of a boat Marshal in performing any duties of a boat Marshal during a camp.  4.5 To become a boat Marshal, the trainee must be passed by at least two boat marshals (based on their performance as a trainee boat Marshal w.r.t. 4.2.1 above), and the decision ratified at the next committee meeting.  4.6 The President must be given prior notice of all camps by the boat Marshal concerned.  4.7 The Boat Marshal must ring the caravan park concerned 4.8 The Boat Marshal must be present during the entirety of the camp. They must be available during skiing time; 8.00am onwards. A camp may be split between two or more boat marshals. 4.9 Prior to the boat being warmed up every day: place all gear on the bank and hang up wetsuits and buoyancy vests using an old rope. Check fuel and oil and top up if necessary (the boat should be refuelled at the end of the days skiing so that it is ready for the next day)  4.10 Warm Up: the boat is not to be started against the bank during the warm up time there must be at least two people in the boat. The boat must be drained no skier(s) may be taken while the boat is being warmed up.  4.11 Arrange a ski list.  4.12 Arrange boat drivers for the day/camp.  4.13 Arrange an adequate supply of fuel at all times to ensure that the boat does not have to wait while fuel is obtained. The boat Marshal does not have to do everything, just see that it is done.  4.14 Ensure that time limits and a sense of fair play are adhered to. Time limits are: 10 minutes per ski for smaller camps 7 minutes per ski for large camps like Beginners and Easter.  4.15 At the end of the day/camp: drain the boat ensure that the boat is securely tied up clean the boat and ensure the water filters are clean ensure that all gear packed into the boat is dry don’t cover the boat while the motor is warm leave the seats on their sides to dry turn off the radio at the mains switch on the dash  4.16 When pulling the boat out of the water after skiing, do not start it out of the water – it does sound great but unfortunately there is no need. (Water Pumps are expensive!!)  4.17 Put the towball lock, and the padlock on the trailer.  4.18 Ensure that all camp fees and CORRECT ski fees have been collected and accounted for, fill in the camp sheet and log book, pay correct fees to park owners and return all remaining cash, camp sheets, receipts and dockets to the Treasurer ASAP  4.19 Ski Fees : $10.00* per 10 minute ski or wakeboard.4.20 Log Book Details To Be Recorded: site and date of camp boat engine hours at the start and end of camp; any maintenance performed on the boat (record engine hours when performed); any problems encountered with the boat and the functioning of the camp; any damage to the boat and any other repairs required on any other equipment; a short account of the camp overall; follow up account of how recent repairs have performed. A copy must be given to the President at the next meeting. Failure to do this will result in Marshals being demoted back to drivers. 4.21 The Boat Marshal is responsible for the boat and equipment and in that respect has the final decision in all matters, can change or add to any of the previous rules, as required for the duration of the camp. They should only be changed with good reason and after consultation with other boat marshals, boat drivers and the equipment officer, if present. If the Boat Marshal does change anything then they are answerable to the committee to justify their actions.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
5.1 Committee members must be current financial authorised users of the club and of Sports and Recreation.  5.2 The Executive Committee is comprised of: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.  5.3 A portfolio is to be kept by every committee member of all their dealings on behalf of the club for the year.  5.4 All executive portfolios must be handed to the President prior to each year’s AGM.  5.5 An executive portfolio is to include all materials relating to the previous two years.  5.6 All other materials are to be stored in the club locker indefinitely.
6. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
6.1 A committee meeting may be called by any committee member  6.1.1 Whoever calls the meeting, if it is to be an irregular meeting, must ensure every committee member is informed of the arrangements.  6.2 Committee meetings will be held every month. (if possible)  6.3 A meeting may only be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee.  6.4 If a meeting is to be cancelled, all members of the committee are to be notified  6.5 Whoever chairs the meeting must ensure that each person’s views are aired fairly and equally.  6.6 A copy of the minutes is to be kept, and mailed to each committee member before the next meeting.  6.7 Voting : Only committee members (and boat marshals on matters concerning the boat etc.) are able to vote. Any authorised user of the club may speak at a committee meeting with the chairperson’s approval.

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