Offence Codes

Any offences will be dealt with using our Disciplinary Policy which is available upon request.

All offences must be reported to a committee member by means of formal communication i.e. hand written letter, email from private account or a text message from the reporter’s phone.

 

Rule Nr	The Glenvale Dam Rules
1B	Close and lock Entrance Gate.
2B	Park in designated parking area located at the notice board!
3B	Sign in and out; log book is located in the notice board.
4B	Maximum of 8 anglers at any one time.
5B	No guests or visitors without written consent from a committee member.
6B	No entry before 06:00 or after 22:00 summer April – September No entry before 08:00 or after 20:00 winter October – March
7B	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
8B	Green bivvy or brolly only.
9B	All fish must be weighed using a suitable purpose made sling!
10B	Large unhooking mats or cradles must be used for all types of fishing.
11B	36″ landing net minimum for all types of fishing.
12B	Carp sacks are not permitted, retaining sling to be used to allow safe photography no holding fish longer than 30 minutes to allow photography.
13B	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
14B	No wading in lake and no waders to be bought on site.
15B	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
16B	No nut baits of any kind.
18B	Public Toilets are available in Newtownards.
19B	No fires or BBQ’s
20B	No dogs or pets of any kind.
21B	Bivvy only in designated swims.
22B	Remove all litter, litter in your swim even if not yours!
23B	No damaging vegetation to include tress, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
25B	Minimum 12 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
26B	Minimum size 10 hooks.
28B	Do not climb trees!
29B	No bent hooks or long shanks.
30B	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
31B	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
32B	All fish to be returned unharmed.
33B	Maximum two rods at any time.
34B	No reserving swims.
35B	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
36B	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not is use.
37B	Members must carry membership cards and valid EA Rod Licenses.
38B	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
39B	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
40B	3 x rods permitted between 1st December and 1st of March (WINTER ONLY).
41B	Members may bring a guest in a one off come and try basis, the member is to obtain permission for the guest through the secretary. All guests are to pay the secretary £15 per 24hr period prior to commencing fishing.
42B	No more than 8 members on the premises at any time (10 swims, 8 anglers) this is to include guests and visitors.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the constitution, committee code of conduct and member’s code of conduct.

 

Offence Codes

Any offences will be dealt with using our Disciplinary Policy which is available upon request.

All offences must be reported to a committee member by means of formal communication i.e. hand written letter, email from private account or a text message from the reporter’s phone.

 

Rule Nr	The Mill Lodge Rules
1C	Speed limit of 5 mph.
2C	Close and lock Entrance Gate.
3C	Park in designated parking area located on the left after the bridge!
4C	Sign in and out; log book is located in the notice board!
5C	Maximum of 10 anglers at any one time.
6C	No guests or visitors without written consent from a committee member.
7C	No entry before 06:00 or after 22:00 summer April – September. No entry before 08:00 or after 20:00 winter October – March.
8C	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
9C	Green bivvy or brolly only.
10C	All fish must be weighed using a suitable purpose made sling!
11C	Large unhooking mats or cradles must be used for all types of fishing.
12C	36″ landing net minimum for all types of fishing.
13C	Carp sacks are not permitted, retaining sling to be used to allow safe photography no holding fish longer than 30 minutes to allow photography.
14C	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
15C	No wading in lake.
16C	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
17C	No nut baits of any kind.
18C	No unattended Rods, except for swims within 20 meters distance over land.
19C	Toilets are available keep clean and tidy at all times
20C	No fires or BBQ’s
21C	No dogs or pets of any kind
22C	Bivvy and fish only in designated swims
23C	Remove all litter, litter in your swim even if not yours!
24C	No damaging vegetation to include tress, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
25C	Minimum 12 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
26C	Minimum size 10 hooks.
27C	Do not climb trees!
28C	No bent hooks or long shanks.
29C	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
30C	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
31C	All fish to be returned unharmed.
32C	Maximum three rods at any time.
33C	No reserving swims.
34C	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
35C	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not is use.
36C	Members must carry membership cards and valid EA Rod Licenses.
37C	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
38C	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
39C	Members may bring a guest in a one off come and try basis, the member is to obtain permission for the guest through the secretary. All guests are to pay the secretary £15 per 24hr period prior to commencing fishing.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the constitution, committee code of conduct and member’s code of conduct.

 

Offence Codes

Any offences will be dealt with using our Disciplinary Policy which is available upon request.

All offences must be reported to a committee member by means of formal communication i.e. hand written letter, email from private account or a text message from the reporter’s phone.

 

Rule Nr	Brookhall Rules
1D	Close and lock Entrance Gate
2D	Park in designated Carpark only.
3D	Sign in and out; log book is located in the Kitchen.
4D	Maximum of 8 anglers at any one time
5D	No guests or visitors without written consent from a committee member.
6D	No entry before 06:00 or after 22:00 summer April – September No entry before 08:00 or after 20:00 winter October – March
7D	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood
8D	Green bivvy or brolly only
9D	All fish must be weighed using a suitable purpose made sling!
10D	Large unhooking mats or cradles must be used for all types of fishing
11D	36″ landing net minimum for all types of fishing
12D	Carp sacks are not permitted, retaining sling to be used to allow safe photography no holding fish longer than 30 minutes to allow photography
13D	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
14D	No wading in lake and no waders to be brought on site
15D	No boats and No radio controlled bait boats
16D	No nut baits of any kind
18D	Toilet available in lower farmyard.
19D	No fires or BBQ’s.
20D	No dogs or pets of any kind.
21D	Bivvy only in designated swims 10 off.
22D	Remove all litter, litter in your swim even if not yours!
23D	No damaging vegetation to include tress, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
25D	Minimum 12 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
26D	Minimum size 10 hooks.
28D	Do not climb trees!
29D	No bent hooks or long shanks.
30D	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
31D	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
32D	All fish to be returned unharmed.
33D	Maximum two rods at any time.
34D	No reserving swims.
35D	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
36D	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not is use.
37D	Members must carry membership cards and valid EA Rod Licenses.
38D	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
39D	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
40D	3 x rods permitted between 1st December and 1st of March (WINTER ONLY).
41D	Entry to the upper farmyard near the church is strictly forbidden.
42D	Members must not feed the farm animals at any time.
43D	Anglers must fish within the designated swims only, which are clearly marked on the map and by the white designation posts which are between each swim.
44D	Members may bring a guest in a one off come and try basis, the member is to obtain permission for the guest through the secretary. All guests are to pay the secretary £15 per 24hr period prior to commencing fishing.
45D	No more than 8 members on the premises at any time (10 swims, 8 anglers) this is to include guests and visitors.
46D	No longer than 72hours in any one swim and no return for 96 hours.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the constitution, committee code of conduct and member’s code of conduct.

 

6.0 DISCIPLINE

6.1 It is the responsibility of all members to inform the Committee of any conduct on Society premises, associated media or angling facilities under the control of the Society by any person, whether or not they are a member of the Society, that is illegal, unsafe, dishonest, discreditable, ungentlemanly or contrary to the rules and aims of the Society as agreed by the membership at that time.

6.2 The Committee may take disciplinary action against any person who is suspected of breaking any Society Rule or whose conduct is otherwise objectionable or is liable to bring the Society into disrepute. Such person or persons shall be asked to appear before a disciplinary Sub-Committee where all evidence shall be considered.

6.3 The Secretary, or in his absence the Chair or Treasurer shall establish an investigation committee of three persons to consider the matter not later than 14 days after notifcation of the incident.

6.4 The Secretary, Chair or Treasurer shall in the intervening period obtain statements in writing from both the accused and the accuser, and if necessary from any witness(es), and will lay those statements before the Investigation Committee when it meets.

6.5 Any person who is suspected of committing an offence against  Society Rules shall have their card removed and their membership suspended pending investigation. Such period of suspension shall count towards their overall sanction should one be applied.

6.6 The Investigation Committee, having examined the evidence, may decide:

1) That there is no case to answer in which case the accuser and accused will be informed by the Secretary that the matter is closed,

or

2) That there is a case to answer in which case the matter shall be the subject of a disciplinary hearing.

6.7 If there is a case to answer, the Secretary or in their absence the Chair or Treasurer will establish a Disciplinary Committee comprising three persons who shall conduct the disciplinary hearing within 28 days of the meeting held under 6.3 above.

6.8 At the disciplinary hearing all parties to the incident may attend in person, and the accused may have with him / her a friend. This friend will take no part in the proceedings. Should the accused or any other person connected with the matter wish not to attend, they can submit a full written submission which will be considered as if they were in attendance. If the accused does not attend they shall be entitled to receive a copy of the record of the hearing within 7 days of it taking place, or within 3 days of requesting the same, whichever is later.

6.9 The Disciplinary Committee will consider all written evidence as well as oral submissions when reaching their decision.

6.10 The Disciplinary Committee shall first decide whether the allegation has been proved or not.

6.11 If it decides that the allegation has not been proved it shall declare formally that the matter is closed.

6.12 If it decides that the allegation has been proved, the Disciplinary Committee may impose one or more of the following penalties:

1) A verbal warning

2) A written reprimand.

3) Withdrawal of the right to use the Society’s waters for a fixed period of time, the minimum being one month and the maximum being five years.

4) Withdrawal of the right to use the Society’s facilities for a fixed period of time, the minimum being one month and the maximum being five years.

5) Withdrawal of all membership rights for a fixed period of time, the minimum being one year and the maximum being ten years.

6) Immediate termination of membership of the Society or in the case of a non-member of the right to make use of any of the Society’s facilities.

6.13 All proceedings of the Investigation and Disciplinary Committees under 6.3 and 6.5 above shall be fully minuted.

6.14 Any person who disputes any decision, whether as to liability or penalty, by the Disciplinary Committee may appeal against that decision by serving upon the Secretary within 7 days a notice of appeal in writing. This should be accompanied by a security of £150.00. Should the appeal be successful the security will be returned in full. In the event of the appeal being unsuccessful the security will be forfeited and the sanction may be increased. An appeal will only be deemed successful if the allegation is found to not have been proven.

6.15 Upon receipt of such a notice of appeal the Secretary or in his absence the Chair or Treasurer will appoint an Appeal Committee consisting of three persons to hear the appeal. No member of this Appeal Committee will have been involved in the previous investigations or hearings.

6.16 The appeal shall take the form of a re-hearing, so the meeting shall not be entitled to enquire into the manner in which the Disciplinary Committee reached its decision.

6.17 On the hearing of the appeal by the Appeal Committee the provisions of clauses 6.7 to 6.12 inclusive shall  apply.

6.18 All decisions on disciplinary matters by the Investigation Committee, the Disciplinary Committee and the Appeals Committee shall be reached by means of a vote by those attending and eligible to vote. A simple majority will decide the issue and if necessary the Chair shall have a second or casting vote.

6.19 On completion of the Disciplinary Proceedings a full report shall be made to the General Committee.

6.20 Littering of Club waters will be viewed as an extremely serious offence.

6.21 Non-compliance with any determination made by the Disciplinary Committee or Appeals Committee will lead to a life ban from membership.

6.22 Any member who receives a sanction for breach of rules shall have no claim to a refund of subscriptions paid.

6.23 Persons suspended or have had their membership terminated shall not be permitted to fish as a guest.

6.24 Any person whose membership is suspended for a period of 12 months or more will be eligible to re-apply for membership of the Society on completion of their suspension. If their application is successful a joining fee will apply.

6.25 Any person who has received a sanction under paragraph 6:12, sub-paragraphs 3 to 6 inclusive will not be entitled to attend any meeting nor have any voting rights during the period of the sanction.

6.26 Any person who may be considered for immediate termination of membership or a life ban will be offered the option to resign their membership.