Conditions of membership

Updated: 22nd April 2026

1. Membership is granted as detailed in the Constitution & Rules, details are available on request.
2. Ordinary Members (aged 18-64) and Senior Ordinary Members (aged 65+) must reside within the current catchment area.
3. Associate Members (aged 18-64) and Senior Associate Members (aged 65+) are those members that reside outside the current catchment area.
4. Junior members (aged 14-18) must have at least one parent who is a full member.
5. Membership is granted on committee approval and the membership fee is payable on application. The fee is not refundable after acceptance and will only cover the remainder of the membership year irrespective of when membership is granted.
6. Only the applicant (and any joint member made through the same application) is granted membership and a successful application confers no rights or benefits to any other person.
7. Members are given an access pass to the premises and this remains the property of the Association, it must be presented on demand and returned on termination of membership. Loss of this pass will incur a replacement fee.
8. Fees are due on April 1st each year. Failure to renew by April 30th will result in suspension of membership irrespective of the date it was granted. Failure to renew by this date will lead to forfeiture of all rights and benefits and a late renewal may incur an additional fee.
9. Members have a duty to ensure that our membership records are accurate so any changes must be notified to the Association as soon as possible after they occur.