Shepreth Airgun Club may be abbreviated to SAGC and in such case is for ease of readability only

1. Club rules are to be adhered to at all times. Any member found to be in breech of the rules may forfeit his/her membership, and any monies paid at the discretion of the committee members.

2. Safety is the clubs main priority. Any member found to be in breech of safety regulations as laid down specifically within this document or spoken verbally during pre shooting safety briefings will be subject to disciplinary action and rule 1 may apply.

3. Any dispute during shooting will be settled by one of the committee members or marshals only. Committee members may wish to consult on a decision but their verdict on the outcome is final.

4. Any member found to be deliberately adopting practices which may lead to loss of club revenue and constitute a direct libel action against SAGC will forfeit his/her membership and any monies paid.

4a Members subject to disciplinary action taken by the SAGC committee reserve the right to challenge any such action.
Written communication stating the reason for any such challenge must be forwarded via the club secretary within 14 days.

5. Any member deemed to be acting not in the best interests of SAGC will forfeit any membership including monies paid and may be subject to a ban from all meetings taking place on club property at the discretion of the SAGC committee.

5a. SAGC adopts a policy of shooting for all and without prejudice. Any member found to be disregarding this concept will be subject to disciplinary action. Rule 1 may apply.

6. Any member found to be causing damage to club property or the site will be required to answer to the committee. The committee reserve the right to terminate membership or impose lesser restrictions on the individual concerned. Rule 1 may apply.

6a. Members who have had their membership terminated for any reason may re apply for membership after a period of not less than 6 months from the original termination date.

7.  All membership fees are to be paid annually and on or by the members anniversary joining date. Failure to ensure membership payments are made on time may prevent members from application to shoot for SAGC during any national events.

8.  Should for any reason the club cease to operate, then yearly fees paid will not be refundable. Any club funds held in account will be distributed among members after any outstanding club expenses are paid and at the discretion of the committee.
All club property will be logged at that time and a decision will be made by the committee on its distribution or sale.

8a. all club expenditure is recorded by the club treasurer and should any member have a legitimate claim for expenses then receipts should be forwarded to the treasurer for payment.

8c. any member may suggest improvements that might be made at the club at a future date and that would involve financial implication.
The committee cannot guarantee that any suggestion will be implemented but will consider any such ideas for action.

9. Shepreth airgun club is covered by its own liability insurance. However this does not cover individuals actions which result in injury to themselves or others, unless found to be caused by SAGC’s failure to ensure as far as practically possible that the site and all activities carried out at the site are done so in such a way as to minimize any risk involved.
Members and visitors alike are reminded that should they note anything that is likely to pose a hazard while at the site, to report it immediately to a committee member for investigation and for corrective action to be taken as required.

10.  No targets or other club property are permitted to leave the site unless with permission of the committee members.
Loaned items should be signed out in the club inventory book which can be found in the office caravan.
No items may be loaned without committee approval.

11. Any person found to or suspected of breaking the 15mph speed limit whilst at the club will receive a warning. Should the person fail to comply again then the committee will decide on what action to take against the member or visitor concerned. Rule 1 may apply.

12. SAGC operate as a UKAHFT affiliated club and as such at shoots designated as to UKAHFT specification, all UKAHFT current rulings must be adhered to.

12a. Current UKAHFT rules can be found on the UKAHFT website if required.

13. All shooters must attend the pre shoot safety briefing. Failure to do so will result in instant disqualification from the event.
Continued failure to attend briefings will result in rule 1 applying.

14. Any member may be approached for admission on to the committee with a minimum of two existing committee members approval.
Current committee positions can be found on the SAGC homepage which will be updated on a minimum six monthly basis.