This page hold a copy of the old club rules, and are provided for reference purposes only. As of 8th May, 2017, the club has adopted a new constitution as part of its change to a charitable status. Details on this can be found on our charitable status explanation page. The rules below were in effect until this date. Former constitution (to May 2017) The Club rules are intended to set out a formal structure for the governance of the Club and also to protect the Club ethos: that we welcome members of all abilities and from all backgrounds, and that we will ensure that members can train in a supportive and harassment-free environment. 1. Club Name 1.1 The Club shall be called “Bellahouston Road Runners”. 2. Membership 2.1 The Club shall consist of amateur athletes of both sexes. 2.2 Application for membership shall be made in writing (using our standard form), along with the Club fee, to the Secretary and be approved by the Committee. This shall be returned if membership is refused. 2.3 The subscription fee must be paid for the current season before a member can compete for the Club. 2.4 To resign a member must inform the Secretary in writing. 2.5 The Club and all members shall agree to abide by the Scottish Athletics Codes of Conduct for Coaches & Athletes. 2.6 Any member guilty of misconduct (i.e. behaviour contrary to this Constitution or the standard set by the Scottish Athletics Codes of Conduct) may be cautioned once or expelled from the Club by a majority decision of the Committee. Any person expelled will have the right to appeal to the Committee within fourteen days. The committee members are subject to the same disciplinary measures as ordinary members. 3. Discrimination and Harassment 3.1 Bellahouston Road Runners has adopted UK Athletics Welfare Policy and Procedures as part of the Club Rules. Copies of these Policies and Procedures can be found at www.ukathletics.net. In line with these Policies and Procedures, there must be no unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age or religious belief. 3.2 Members have the right to train in an environment free from humiliation, or behaviour that creates feelings of unease or distress such as sexist, racist or sectarian language, unwelcome remarks or touching, physical violence or the threat of physical violence. 3.3 The Club will not permit or condone any form of harassment or bullying, whether at the Club, races, via the internet or at any other times. Any member who commits a serious violation of this policy will be asked to resign from the Club, although we accept that sometimes harassment can happen unintentionally and this will be dealt with appropriately. 3.4 Every member has the right to complain about breaches of the above policy. Complaints will be dealt with seriously, confidentially and quickly. In the first instance, complaints should be directed to the Welfare Officer. 3.5 Definition: Discrimination comprises a wide range of unacceptable physical, verbal or non verbal behaviour that affects other people’s […]