Code of Conduct

Rules & Regulations

Members are reminded that Stepps Bowling Club (“the Club”) has been built and developed over the years by its members for the benefit of all members and for the advancement of the sport of lawn bowling.

It is the responsibility of everyone involved with the Club to ensure that it continues to develop and progress and that no person/s is/are allowed to degrade or damage the property or interests of the Club or bring the Club or the sport of lawn bowls into disrepute.

The Committee is a voluntary body elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting each year and its commitment to the Club and its membership will thus be respected.

It should be noted that the Committee’s responsibility is to make decisions that are made for the benefit of the Club in general and not for the convenience of the Committee.

Being a member of Stepps Bowling Club entitles and obligates you to certain rights and responsibilities, as it does other members, guests, visitors and the Club overall.

Members of and visitors to Stepps Bowling Club are required under this Code of Conduct to behave at all times in a way which upholds the values and good reputation of the Club.

The Code

Members and Visitors have a right to:

Be treated equitably and with respect
Participate in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination
Have their privacy and confidentiality treated lawfully and with respect.

Members of and Visitors to Stepps Bowling Club must:

Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and without harassment. All members and visitors must respect the rights (not to be harassed, discriminated or bullied), dignity and worth of all Club members and visitors regardless of age, gender reassignment, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and political belief
Behave honestly and with integrity
Comply with the Club rules and follow all safety requirements and practices of Stepps Bowling Club
Observe the rules and etiquette of the sport of bowls as defined by Bowls Scotland
Not use obscene or offensive language or gestures or behave in a disorderly manner
Refrain from behaviour that could injure, offend or embarrass others
Maintain appropriate confidentiality about dealings that any person has with Stepps Bowling Club
Not physically or verbally harass others (including fight, attack, argue, ridicule, threaten or stalk)
Behave responsibly and not motivate or incite any person/s to do or feel anything unpleasant or violent
Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone who has authority to give the direction i.e. a Committee member
Not provide false or misleading information in response to a request for information that is made for investigative/legal purposes in connection with Stepps Bowling Club
Use Stepps Bowling Club’s resources and equipment in an appropriate manner; and
At all times behave in a way that upholds the good reputation of Stepps Bowling Club.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct – Reporting and Resolution

Stepps Bowling Club, through its Committee, has the responsibility to make decisions and enforce fair and reasonable disciplinary measures following a breach of this Code of Conduct.

Any breach of this Code of Conduct must be reported to the Committee who will fully investigate the matter in a fair manner and every effort will be made by all concerned to maintain confidentiality.

If, following an investigation and having considered all relevant circumstances, it is concluded that a breach of this Code of Conduct has occurred, then the Committee will take whatever action it deems to be appropriate in line with the Club’s Disciplinary Procedure. This may include issuing a formal reprimand in writing, the imposition of a temporary suspension of Club membership or fully revoking Club membership.

In the case of non‐members, action may include a ban from Club premises for a set period of time or for life.

Any breach of Criminal Law will be referred to the Police.