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Membership:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.
How do I apply to join Whitecraigs Rugby Club?
Simple
– just fill in an application form that you will find in
downloadable format above or from the bar or in the rack in
the lounge bar. Once
you have completed the form, hand it to the bar staff along
with the appropriate payment.
Make sure you get a receipt and acknowledgement letter
from the bar staff when you hand in your form.
2.
How much do I need to pay?
The
good news is there is no joining fee.
You need only pay the subscription for your level of
membership the details of which are on the form and on our
website. We
prefer that applicants pay using their on-line banking system
and / or by standing order*. The details are as
follows:
Sort Code: 80-07-75 Account Number 00917748
Please
use a reference in the format: [WRC – Your Name]
If
you prefer, you may still pay by cheque or cash over the bar.
Please make cheques payable to Whitecraigs Rugby
Club. If paying by cash it is essential that you ask for a
receipt.
*A
Standing Order may only be set up if the total fee exceeds £100
or the membership application relates to that which is
defined in paragraph 5 below.
3. My
application is eligible for payment by standing order.
How can I set this up?
In an effort to reduce
administration time and costs, Whitecraigs Rugby Club would
prefer you to use your own on-line banking system to set up
and maintain your monthly standing order.
The details are as follows:
Sort Code: 80-07-75
Account Number 00917748
Please
use a reference in the format: [WRC – Your Name]
If you do not have
on-line banking then you may download a standing order form
from the club’s website under “Subscriptions” or obtain
one from the club.
4. What if I join during the membership year?
You
need only pay for the remaining portion of the membership year
(which is effectively 31st September to 1st
October). To calculate how much you should pay, you should
divide the amount that you are due to pay by twelve and then
multiply by the number of months until the following (and
including) September. For example: if you wish to take out a
sports membership and your application is submitted during
February, you would need to pay for eight months - which would
be £96.00.
5.
I am a student or I am currently receiving Job Seeker’s
Allowance – do I need to pay the full fee?
No,
not for the full sports membership category but you do need to
pay the full amount for social membership.
The current fee for unwaged sports is £84 .00.
You may pay this by standing order (see paragraph 3 for
setting this up) on the understanding that you will notifiy
the membership convenor if your circumstances change.
6. How long does
it take to process the application?
All
applications are submitted to the general committee for
approval and should normally take no more than one month to
process. Once submitted, the membership convenor will contact you to
confirm the outcome of your application.
If approved your door entry card will be enclosed with
the letter.
7.
When may I start to use the club facilities?
When
you apply you will be advised by letter that you may use the
facilities straight away. However, until you receive
confirmation of your membership approval please sign the
visitors’ book each time you enter the club.
8.
Once my application has been accepted, how do I get
entry to the club?
You
will receive a member’s access card that can be used to
enter the main door by holding the card close to the
electronic reader to the right of the front door.
If you lose the card, please let the membership
convenor know and the old card will be deactivated from our
system and you will be sent a replacement.
The cost of a replacement card is £10.00
9. I
want to use the squash courts and the gym but don’t play
rugby – what membership category do I need to apply for?
Our
full sports category of membership applies to all sports
members and covers those who play senior rugby, play squash or
use the gym. You might want to play all sports and use the gym or just use
the gym – whatever you choose, the fee is the same. Remember that the gym may only be used by those who have
undergone an induction programme. This can be arranged through
our club manager, Tony Cocozza.
10. How
long does membership last?
Once
your application for membership is approved, then your
membership is valid providing you have paid the necessary
subscription fee. The
membership year is from 1 Oct to 30 Sep and reminder letters
are sent to members in advance of the renewal date. Anyone wishing to join can apply at any time and the normal
annual fee is payable. The
annual subscription will then become due again on the 1st
October. Sometimes
we announce special offers for reduced membership later in the
year – new members may benefit from reduced fees at these
times.
11. My
family is keen to use the club – what is the best way to let
them use the facilities?
Any
member may sign in up to 4 guests at a time and you can use
this for occasional visits of non-members.
However if your family or friends wish to use the club
on a regular basis then you may add them on to your family
membership or they can take out individual membership.
We offer reductions for families of junior members and
for families with full sports members. Details are on the website and on the forms.
12. Who
do I contact if I have any other questions or issues
about membership?
You can ask the bar staff if you have any question or you
can contact Jim Robin, our membership convenor. Jim may be contacted by e-mailing him at:
membership@whitecraigs.org
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