The Constitution was replaced on 7 September 2024. Please send an email to info@chatswoodcroquet.org.au or secretary@chatswoodcroquet.org.au if you would like a copy. We are moving to a new website and the new Constitution will be loaded on that site.

Code of Conduct

CHATSWOOD CROQUET CLUB Inc.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Be honest respectful and considerate when dealing with other members.
Whether in social or tournament play be aware or the need for courteous and expeditious play. When sharing a lawn in double-banked play:
- Do not walk across the line of another player’s shot.
- Do not send balls into close proximity of other players.
- When deciding who should play first it is customary to give way to the player in a break, but ACA laws also provide that the player who can clear the area more quickly should go first.
Do not practice on a lawn that is being used for competition play. On other occasions lawns should be shared, except if already double-banked. The regular game must always receive right of way.
Wear the approved uniform on Club playing days.

Observe acceptable grooming and dress on Club premises.

Uphold the good name and reputation of the Club and the spirit of croquet.

Support any member of the Club and the work they do on its behalf.

Verbal or other abuse of fellow members is not acceptable.

Any form of harassment towards other players, or threat thereof, including the use of threatening or abusive language is prohibited.

As much as possible ignore any isolated incidents of unsporting behaviour encountered.

Complaints about the behaviour of other members are to be brought directly to a member of the Executive and will only be handled at Executive level initially

The Executive has the right to warn any member who does not meet this standard of conduct. Subject to the relevant provisions of the Constitution being met the Committee may take further action (including exclusion or expulsion from the Club) against any member who fails to meet the standard of conduct deemed appropriate.