MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2017
Dear Secretary
I hereby apply for membership of Bracken Ghyll Golf Club as below.
I confirm that should my application be successful I will abide by the terms and conditions of the
company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association and its Rules & Byelaws as published and modified
from time to time.
I request that you enter my name on the register of members accordingly.
Please see Page 3 for definition of membership type and then fill in amounts for the membership category
or categories for which you are applying.
Category of Membership
Full
Weekday
Intermediate 18-35 years
Full-time Education
Junior 12-18 years
Junior Under 12 years
Executive
Associate
Country
Introductory
Off Peak
£777
£632
See Fees Sheet for details
£155
£118
Free
£583
£467
On request
£467
£300
Amount
Enclosed
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
Please Note: All birth dates are as at 1st April 2017.
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Please print Personal Details clearly.
Full name
Date of birth
Address
Postcode
Home
Telephone
Email
Address
Occupation
Previous Club (if
any) or CDH ID
Mobile
Telephone
Do you wish to
receive our weekly
E-news ‘Perfect Lie’
Current Handicap
YES / NO
(if any)
Date of Resignation
(if applicable)
Signed
Date
Parent signature
(if under 16)
Date
Proposed by*
Seconded by*
*If you are new to the area or club and do not know any existing members who can propose or second you
then please contact the Membership Secretary.
The completed application form should be sent with the appropriate payment to: The Membership Secretary
Bracken Ghyll Golf Club
Skipton Road
Addingham
LS29 0SL
For further information please call 01943 831207.
Please note that Club membership now includes Personal Liability Cover up to £5,000,000 and elements of
Personal Accident and Accidental Damage Cover.
For the terms and conditions of cover and the exclusions and limitations which apply applicants should go
to www.golfguardinsurance.co.uk and under “Group Cover” see documents relevant to Group Cover
Option One.
BGGC
Number
For administration purposes only
Payment
Method
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Current Membership Categories Please retain for your information.
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Full Members may play any day of the week and at weekends and may enter any competition for
which they are eligible.
Weekday Members may play Mondays to Fridays and may enter any weekday competition for
which they are eligible and the two designated weekend social competitions, i.e., Captain’s Charity
Day & The Grand Draw competitions providing they hold a Congu or Club handicap.
Intermediate Members (18 years or over on 1st April, but under 35 years on 1st April) may play
any day of the week and at weekends and may enter any competition for which they are eligible.
Full Time Education Members may play any day of the week and at weekends and may enter any
competition for which they are eligible.
Executive Members may play any day of the week except Saturday mornings. Gentlemen may only
enter the monthly weekend Stableford and participate in SOGO and the two designated weekend
social competitions, i.e., Captain’s Charity Day & The Grand Draw competitions providing they hold
a Congu or Club handicap. Ladies may only enter the monthly weekend Medal and participate in
SOGO and the two designated weekend social competitions, i.e., Captain’s Charity Day & The Grand
Draw competitions providing they hold a Congu or Club handicap.
Associate Members may play any day of the week except Saturday but may not play in any club
competitions except SOGO and the two designated weekend social competitions. i.e. Captain’s
Charity Day & The Grand Draw competitions providing they hold a Congu or Club handicap.
Introductory Members may play any day of the week except Saturday but may not play in any club
competitions except SOGO and the two designated weekend social competitions, i.e., Captain’s
Charity Day & The Grand Draw competitions providing they hold a Congu or Club handicap. This
category is only available for new members and is for one term only after which they must move up
a category providing there are vacancies.
Juniors under 12 (under 12 years of age on 1st April) and
Juniors under 18 (12 years or over on 1st April but under 18 years on 1st April) may play any day
of the week and may enter any Junior competitions for which they are eligible. Juniors with a
sufficiently low handicap may also enter some adult competitions. Juniors under 12 years of age
must be accompanied on the course by a responsible, playing adult. Where a group of Juniors wish
to play and, for example, one of them is under 12 but the others are over 12, then this may be
allowed but only with specific permission from the Professional, a Junior Co-ordinator or a
Committee member.
Country Members must have a “home” address which is at least 50 miles from the club. The level
of subscription is based on the number of times the individual will play at the club. Country
members may not play at weekends unless a particular competition is open to all members, e.g.,
the two designated weekend social competitions, i.e., Captain’s Charity Day & The Grand Draw
competitions and they hold a CONGU or Club Handicap.
Off Peak Members may play Mondays to Fridays before 7.30am and after 6.40pm, Saturday and
Sunday after 4pm.
Rights and Privileges of Membership
(i)
Able to vote at General Meetings:
all adult members over 18 years of age except Country Members.
(ii)
Able to hold office and be a Director of the Club:
all adult members over 18 years of age except Country Members.
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Dress Code
Members and visitors using the facilities at Bracken Ghyll are required to conform to the following dress
code:
In the Clubhouse
Smart, clean, casual dress is required. This includes sandals, trainers and tailored jeans which are smart in
appearance and without any tears or patches.
On the Golf Course
 Recognised & conventional golf wear.
 Golf shoes NOT trainers.
 Tailored shorts
 Skirts/Shorts/Trousers (ladies).
 Collared shirts such as polo, turtle and roll neck shirts and collared T-shirts specifically made for golf.
 Sleeveless tops with collar (ladies)
Not Acceptable in the Clubhouse or on the Golf Course
 Track & shell suits, beach or sports/gym wear, replica kits.
 Bermuda, combat and cargo style trousers or shorts.
 Caps or any kind of headwear in the clubhouse.
 Collarless T-shirts or sweatshirts with large logos or slogans
Juniors
 Junior members up to 12 years of age are not subject to this dress code but are expected to be of smart
appearance.
Administration
All the information you may need is on the club website.
http://brackenghyllgolfclub.co.uk/
Upon joining the member’s area will enable you to find competition results, the club diary, the newsletter,
messages and a host of other information to enhance your golfing experience. Please ask if you are unsure
of anything. Everyone will be happy to help.
November 2016 (JS)
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