Behaviour

All members shall behave appropriately at all times while on Club premises. All members, while on Club premises, and while
representing the Club off premises, shall conduct themselves with consideration and respect for all other Club members and employees. Rudeness, drunkenness, violence, threatening, harassment, the use of profanity and similar actions are strictly prohibited. Violations will be subject to discipline as per the club disciplinary procedure below and may result in reprimand, suspension or expulsion. All members shall uphold the tradition of honesty inherent in the games of golf and curling at all times when keeping score and submitting scores for handicap and or league purposes. Members shall, at all times, be fully responsible for the behaviour of their guests and children while on Club premises and ensure that their guests and children adhere to the Club Code of Conduct. Members witnessing Code of Conduct violations by other members or guests shall follow the incident reporting procedure detailed below and NOT take it upon themselves to discipline other members or guests. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of any Club member or staff to report incidents or violations of this Code of Conduct in order to ensure that the high standards represented by the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club are maintained for the good of all.

The Sarnia Golf and Curling Club has developed this Code of Conduct with the intention of encouraging a pleasant, respectful and welcoming Club atmosphere.

All Members, upon acceptance to the Club, are deemed to have given their assent to be bound by the By-Laws and Rules of the Club as a condition of Membership, both to the restrictions enjoined and the penalties imposed.

The Club’s By-Laws are available in the Club or on the Club website for review by the members.

Expectations of our Members

All Members of the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club are expected to treat our Members, guests, employees and volunteers with the utmost respect and dignity while on Club premises. The Sarnia Golf and Curling Club will not permit, condone or tolerate incidents of Discrimination, Harassment or Violence of any kind and Members are prohibited from engaging in such conduct.

The following is a list of additional behaviours that will not be tolerated:

i)  Malicious or harmful statements;
ii) Public disclosure of another’s private information;
iii) Possession of dangerous or unauthorized material;
iv) Any behaviour which could bring the Club into disrepute; and
v) Solicitation, purchase or selling of illegal substances.

Members are expected to ensure that their guests are informed of and instructed to abide by the Member Code of Conduct prior to visiting the Club and govern themselves accordingly during their visit

Any violation of the Code of Conduct by a guest will be treated as a violation by the Member.

Definitions

Discrimination

“Discrimination” means treating anyone unequally, on the basis of any prohibited ground under human rights legislation, such as race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability (“Prohibited Grounds”).

Harassment 

“Harassment “ means:

a) engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against another person that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome; or

b) Sexual Harassment 

Sexual Harassment 

“Sexual Harassment” means:

a) engaging  in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against another person because of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, where the course of comment or conduct is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome; or

b) making a sexual solicitation or advance where the person making the solicitation or advance is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or advancement to another person or Employee and the person knows or ought reasonably to know that the solicitation or advance is unwelcome.

Violence

“Violence” means:

a) the exercise of physical force by a person against another person, that causes or could cause physical injury to the other person;

b) an attempt to exercise physical force against another person, that could cause physical injury to the other person; or

c) a statement or behaviour that is reasonable for another person to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against them, that could cause physical injury to them.

Interactions with Employees, Management, Members and Directors

Everyone is expected to behave in an appropriate manner treating others with respect and dignity and everyone is expected to refrain from engaging in Harassment, Discrimination or Violence toward any employee, member, guest or Director of the Club.

Members are required to maintain an appropriate professional relationship with employees and management.

Members are to avoid entering into romantic or intimate relationships with any employee of the Club.

Members are prohibited from inviting an employee, who would not normally attend a club event to attend as their guest.

Members do not have the authority to instruct employees on duties or job performance. In cases where a member is dissatisfied with the type of service provided, he/she is encouraged to forward the issue to Management.

Members are prohibited from disciplining or disrespecting employees of the Club.

Members or guests are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages, cannabis in any form or illegal substances onto Club property.

Our “Smart Serve” trained servers have the right and obligation to refuse service to any Member or guest who, in the opinion of the server, appears intoxicated. The Management and Board of Directors of the Club shall support any decision made by the server to refuse service for these reasons.

Members are prohibited from collecting bulk Member contact information (e.g. emails, telephone numbers, addresses etc.) for solicitation, commercial marketing political use or to express displeasure towards a specific Club-related venture.

Members are prohibited from making (whether verbally or in writing) any derogatory, inflammatory, unprofessional or disparaging remarks about the Club, it’s Members, guests or employees.

Members are permitted to make suggestions to Club Management and Board of Directors regarding the operation of the club for its betterment as long as they are made in a respectful manner.

Member Code of Conduct also includes the following:

a) Rules and Regulations
b) Golf Etiquette and Playing Restrictions
c) Curling Etiquette
d) Power and Pushcart rules
e) Rules of the Range
f) Pickleball Etiquette
g) Any violation of the laws of Ontario and/or Statutes of Canada including but not limited to the following: The Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Ministry of Labour Standards Act and Guidelines, Ontario Health and Safety Act and the Criminal Code of Canada

Other abuses and/or actions as defined by the board on a case by case basis.

Member Code of Conduct Applicable Club Policies

1. Dress Code Policy
2. Pace of Play Policy
3. Errant Ball Policy
4. On Course Music Policy
5. Privacy Policy
6. Liquor and Beverage Policy
7. Recreational Drug Policy
8. Credit Extension, Accounts Receivable and Delinquency Policy
9. Club Lightning Safety Policy
10. Fraternization Policy

Pets on Property

No pets of any kind are permitted on Club property, unless it is for a pet friendly event hosted by the Club or authorized by the General Manager. 

Parking

Members and Guests shall park in designated parking  areas only. Handicap spaces are strictly reserved for  those legally in possession of a government issued handicap permit and this permit must be displayed when the handicap space is being used.

Wireless Communication Devices (WCD)

All Members and Guests shall limit the use of cell phones and other wireless devices as much as possible while on club premises. In particular, cell phone and wireless device usage must at no time interrupt or delay golf or curling games. All such usage shall be brief in duration, limited in frequency and conducted in a subdued voice so as not to disturb others. The use of cameras and cell phones and wireless devices equipped with cameras is strictly prohibited in Club locker rooms.

Damage

Members shall be responsible for any damage to Club property caused by themselves, their children or their Guests. Members and their Guests shall be responsible for any damage to property or bodily injury to others resulting from the use of the Club facilities including, but not limited to bodily injury and property damage resulting from the flight of any golf ball. No article of Club property may be removed from the premises.