Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club - Code of Compliance

 
Affiliation
Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club is affiliated with Keen-Agers Victoria and supports fun and recreation for persons 55 years and over.
The Keen-Agers Table Tennis concept was established in Drysdale in January 2013.  It was sponsored with finance from The City of Greater Geelong Councillor Community Grants Program; OPSM Waurn Ponds; Rancie McLean Financial Planning; Bendigo Bank, Drysdale; Neville Richards Pty Ltd; and affiliation support from Table Tennis Victoria and Vic Health “Active for Life” program.
Underlying Principle
The aim of the program is to provide persons “over 55’s” with the opportunity to participate in non-competitive Table Tennis.  Keen-Agers’ primary focus is on ‘having fun’ as well as reaping the physical, social and mental health benefits through playing table tennis.
Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club is committed to
Having FUN!
Making FRIENDS!
Being ACTIVE
ENJOYING recreational Table Tennis!
Venue
Play is held at the Marcus Hill Hall, 662-670 Banks Road, Marcus Hill.  There is ample off-street parking available.
Fees
There is an annual Registration fee set by Table Tennis Victoria (TTVic) which entitles players to social membership with TTV and insurance.   A session fee set by the Club is required to cover the cost of venue hire, provision of morning tea and other operating costs.
New persons expressing interest in joining the Club will have their first play session subsidised in full.
Skill Levels
The Keen-Agers program is not based on particular skills or ability, it is solely for enjoyment and social interaction coupled with light exercise.  There is no structured or ability based format when participating in Keen-Agers Table Tennis.  All levels are catered for and beginners are most welcome.


 
Welcome to Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club.   As a member you are an agreed signatory to the following Club rules of Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club.  All members are to be aware of and comply with the following Code of Compliance.
1.    Medical, Registration Membership with Table Tennis Victoria
·         Members are encouraged to complete a confidential Medical Form to be provided to the Ambulance or Medical Practitioner, should an accident occur on site. Persons not electing to complete the Medical Form must sign the document as a minimum requirement.
An annual update of information is recommended.
·         The registration with Table Tennis Victoria membership covers individual members with sport accident insurance and the affiliation with a State wide authority that provides benefits that includes discount on table tennis equipment, coaching etc. An annual membership Fee is set by the Association.
 
2.    The release of personal email addresses to sponsors
Unless a club member advises that he/she does not wish for their email address to be provided, the information may be released to our sponsors, if requested.
Our current sponsors are:

• Bendigo Bank – Drysdale Community Bank Branch
  
• OPSM – Waurn Ponds
  
• Rancie McLean – Financial Planning
  
• Neville Richards Pty Ltd
  

 
3.    Dress Code
Each member will be provided with a Keen-Agers polo-top, which will be purchased at a cost of $20.00.  Members, if they wish, can purchase more than one.
Players are asked to comply with the following dress code:

• Club shirt (polo-top) showing the full Club sponsor labels
  
• Track suit pants or shorts (neat jeans accepted)
  
• Footwear must be enclosed.  Sportswear runners or sneakers must have non-marking soles.
  

 
 
 
4.    Fees
A session fee per person, set by the Club is required to cover the cost of venue hire, provision of morning tea and other operating costs.  Ideally payment should be made prior to start of play.
5.    Play Sessions
Play sessions are held three times a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.   Players are urged to be at the playing venue prior to the sessions commencing.
Each session will be of 20 minute duration, the timing of which is shown in the following table.
 
As there are only five tables available for use, it may be necessary for players to ‘sit out’ a session.  This will be managed by a Session Co-ordinator, using a ‘rotation’ system based on the morning ‘player’s sign in’ book.
 
6.    Code of Play
 
7.    Table rotation after play sessions
As the Bellarine Keen-Agers Club strongly supports social interaction between members, all players are to rotate after each play session, regardless of their own or other’s playing ability.
 
 
 
8.    Setting up and dismantling equipment
All members are required to help with setting up play equipment prior to commencing play.  Similarly, at the time of completing the day’s activities, all members are to assist with dismantling and storing all equipment.
 
9.    The playing area dividers
Players must not leap or climb over a court/area divider.  The dividers are portable and therefore can be slid across in order to move from one court to another.
 
10.  Tea break tasks
All members must take a turn at:

• Setting up for tea break (cups, tea, coffee etc)
  
• Serving tea and coffee
  
• Washing and cleanup after tea break
  
• Washing of dish cloths
  

 
11.  Children or grand-children at club activity
As our insurance does not cover any injury to a child and there is potential for a child to disrupt play for other players, the club will not support children attending the play sessions.
12.  Club Functions
Club functions will be organised throughout the year, with the view to developing fellowship amongst all players and their partners.  Club members and their partners are encouraged to support and attend Club Functions.
 
13.  Club Administrative Team (CAT)
CAT members are elected by the member base at the AGM.   CAT members are charged with delivering the provision of Club management; member care services; and formalising a strategy for future such services.
 
Members of the CAT will serve a minimum of a two-year term and a maximum of four terms (8 years) as a member of the Committee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roles within the CAT include:
 

• Club President
  
• Club Vice-President(s)
  
• Treasurer
  
• Secretary
  
• Sessions Co-ordinator
  
• Social Co-ordinator
  

 
14.  Discrimination & Harassment
The Bellarine Keen-Agers Club is committed to providing a safe environment for all its members free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment, including sexual harassment.
 
Members are to treat each other with respect and courtesy.
 
15.  Breach of the Code
Should any member breach the Code of Compliance, such member(s) will be given three (3) warnings after which they will be suspended from the Keen-Agers Club along with a recommendation that they be deregistered from Table Tennis Victoria.
 
16.  MEMBER COMPLIANCE
As a member you are an agreed signatory to the above Club Code of Compliance, Bellarine Keen-Agers Table Tennis Club.