The aim of this Code of Conduct is to provide an enjoyable, comfortable, safe, and rewarding environment for all people associated with the Club. It applies equally to members and their quests, including players from other clubs visiting the Club for pennants, social or other competitions.

Members, visitors, and guests of the club have a right to:

1. be treated with fairness and respect.
2. participate in a environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination; and
3. have their privacy and confidentiality protected.

Members may submit their views or concerns to the Board of Management or relevant Bowls Committee in person or in writing.

The Board of Management will investigate and deal with concerns in a timely manner and in accordance with the Club Constitution and By-Laws. They will advise all concerned parties of their decision, which will close the matter.

It is expected that members and visitors of the Club will:

1. be friendly, courteous, and respectful towards other members, visitors and volunteers.
2. respect teammates, opponents, officials and the rules and etiquette of the game.
3. refrain from behaviour that would bring the game or the Club into disrepute.
4. refrain from behaviour that could be considered offensive or embarrassing to others.
5. behave in a way that is non-aggressive, harassing, or violent.
6. respect the positions of office bearers, committee members and volunteers of the Club.
7. treat the property and facilities of the Club with respect; and
8. contribute positively to the sporting and social activities of the Club.
9. having indicated their availability to represent the Club in Pennants or other organized competitions; a member must play in the position(s) and team(s) they are selected in by the Club’s selectors. Any member who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Club’s selectors may appeal in writing in the Chairman of the Selection Committee who will take the issue to the Board of Management if not resolved. These are the only acceptable avenues for review and any direct approach to an individual selector is a breach of this Code of Conduct and is not appropriate.
10. Not use social media or online Internet forums i.e. (Facebook, Team Apps, Snapchat, Instagram) for what is deemed to be detrimental or defamatory to the Club, its members or the sport of Lawn Bowls.

Conduct is a matter of concern to all members – poor conduct has a negative impact and can be harmful and destructive to the Club as well as individual members and visitors. It is the responsibility of all members to “call out” inappropriate behaviour, as it is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

It is the responsibility of all members to ensure that their behaviour is appropriate.

If a member is offensive or abusive, responding in the same manner will also be considered a breach of the Code of Conduct. The only reasonable and acceptable response is to not engage in a negative behaviour. It is acceptable to report the concern/matter to the Board of Management to be investigated under breaches of the Code of Conduct and in accordance with the Club’s Constitution and By-Laws.

Any member representing the Club must not engage in conduct, which is violent, aggressive, inappropriate, or prejudicial to the interests of the Club. A member representing the Club, for the purposes of this rule, is defined as anyone who:

1. is wearing club uniform or any items of uniform that identifies them as a member of the Club.
2. represents the Club in any bowls event; and
3. participates in any bowls event at our Club or at another club or attends such event(s) as a spectator.

As stipulated in the Club’s By-Laws any concerns or issues with the greens must be made in writing to the Greens Manager and in no circumstances directly to the Greenskeeper.

Bowlers will show respect to their teammates, and opponents, and play the game in accordance with Bowls Australia and Bowls SA Laws and GSBA Conditions of Play, to the highest degree of sportsmanship and honesty.

Members, visitors, and guests will ensure that the comfort of other patrons is not unreasonably disturbed and will conduct themselves in a manner that will not cause offence.

Members, visitors, and guests will consume alcohol responsibly and will accept any staff or licensee decision to discontinue the serving of alcohol without complaint.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct are to be reported to any member of the Board of Management. Any breach of the Code of Conduct will be resolved calmly, with honesty, dignity, and as far as possible confidentiality will be maintained.

Where and when required, a Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Board of Management has the right to make decisions, and enforce fair and appropriate measures, to resolve a breach of the Code of Conduct.

Any reported breaches of the Code of Conduct will be investigated, discussed, and dealt with by a Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Board of Management by imposing either a reprimand, suspension, or revoking of Club membership depending on th severity of the breach, the impact on the Club and /or individual.

In the case of non-club members, the Board of Management may consider a ban from the Club for a set period of time.