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	Glenvale Dam Rules
1B	Close and lock Entrance Gate.
2B	Park in designated car park.
3B	Sign in and out; log book is located in the shed.
4B	Maximum of 6 anglers at any one time.
5B	No visitors without written consent from a committee member.
6B	No entry before 07:30 or after 21:00.
7B	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
8B	Green bivvy or brolly only.
9B	Only NICAS carp care equipment to be used.
10B	No carp sacks. Carp only to be retained using NICAS Retaining slings for a maximum of 30mins only. No exceptions.
11B	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
12B	No wading in lake and no waders to be bought on site.
13B	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
14B	No nut baits of any kind.
15B	No more than 1 swim away to a max of 20m.
16B	Public Toilets are available in Newtownards.
17B	No fires or BBQ’s.
18B	No dogs or pets of any kind.
19B	Bivvy only in designated swims.
20B	Remove all litter in your swim even if it’s not yours!
21B	No damaging vegetation to include trees, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
22B	Minimum 15 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
23B	Minimum size 8 hooks.
24B	No chod rigs or any variation of it.
25B	Do not climb trees!
26B	No bent hooks or long shanks.
27B	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
28B	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
29B	All fish to be returned unharmed.
30B	Maximum two rods at any time.
31B	No reserving swims.
32B	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
33B	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not in use.
34B	Members must carry membership card and valid DAERA rod license. Membership cards will be issued in due course.
35B	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
36B	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
37B	3 rods permitted between 1st October and 31st of March.
38B	No more than 8 people on the premises at any time (6 swims, 6 anglers) this is to include visitors.
39B	No longer than 96 hours in any one swim and no return to that swim for 120 hours.
40B	No longer than 2 hours away from your swim in 1 day.
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 right after the bridge!
4C	Sign in and out; log book is located in the shed.
5C	Maximum of 15 anglers at any one time.
6C	No visitors without written consent from a committee member.
7C	No entry before 07:30 or after 21:00.
8C	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
9C	Green bivvy or brolly only.
10C	Only NICAS carp care equipment to be used.
11C	No carp sacks. Carp only to be retained using NICAS Retaining slings for a maximum of 30mins only. No exceptions.
12C	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
13C	No wading in lake and no waders to be brought on site.
14C	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
15C	No nut baits of any kind.
16C	No unattended Rods, except for swims within 20 meters distance over land.
17C	Toilets are available keep clean and tidy at all times.
18C	No fires or BBQ’s.
19C	No dogs or pets of any kind.
20C	Bivvy and fish only in designated swims.
21C	Remove all litter in your swim even if it’s not yours!
22C	No damaging vegetation to include trees, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
23C	Minimum 15 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
24C	Minimum size 8 hooks.
25C	No chod rigs or any variation of it.
26C	Do not climb trees!
27C	No bent hooks or long shanks.
28C	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
29C	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
30C	All fish to be returned unharmed.
31C	Maximum three rods at any time.
32C	No reserving swims.
33C	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
34C	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not in use.
35C	Members must carry membership card and valid DAERA rod license. Membership cards will be issued in due course.
36C	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
37C	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
38C	No more than 17 people on the premises at any time (17 swims, 15 angers) this is to include visitors.
39C	No longer than 96 hours in one swim and no return to that swim for 120 hours.
40C	No longer than 2 hours away from your swim in 1 day.
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 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 7 anglers at any one time.
5D	No visitors without written consent from a committee member.
6D	No entry before 07:30 or after 21:00.
7D	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
8D	Green bivvy or brolly only.
9D	Only NICAS carp care equipment to be used.
10D	No carp sacks. Carp only to be retained using NICAS Retaining slings for a maximum of 30mins only. No exceptions.
11D	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
12D	No wading in lake and no waders to be brought on site.
13D	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
14D	No nut baits of any kind.
15D	No more than 1 swim away to a max of 20m.
16D	Toilet available in lower farmyard.
17D	No fires or BBQ’s.
18D	No dogs or pets of any kind.
19D	Bivvy only in designated swims.
20D	Remove all litter in your swim even if it’s not yours!
21D	No damaging vegetation to include trees, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
22D	Minimum 15 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
23D	Minimum size 8 hooks.
24D	No chod rigs or any variation of it.
25D	Do not climb trees!
26D	No bent hooks or long shanks.
27D	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
28D	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
29D	All fish to be returned unharmed.
30D	Maximum three rods at any time.
31D	No reserving swims.
32D	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
33D	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not in use.
34D	Members must carry membership card and valid DAERA rod license. Membership cards will be issued in due course.
35D	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
36D	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
37D	Entry to the upper farmyard near the church is strictly forbidden.
38D	Members must not feed the farm animals at any time.
39D	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.
40D	No more than 9 people on the premises at any time (7 swims, 7 anglers) this is to include visitors.
41D	No longer than 96 hours in any one swim and no return to that swim for 120 hours.
42D	No longer than 2 hours away from your swim in 1 day.
43D	No anglers permitted past the pipes or the meadows if there are anglers on those pegs.
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 Cove Rules
1E	Close and lock Entrance Gate.
2E	Park in designated parking area.
3E	Sign in and out; log book is located in the shed.
4E	Maximum of 4 anglers at any one time.
5E	No visitors without written consent from a committee member.
6E	No entry before 07:30 or after 21:00.
7E	Rubber bivvy peg mallets only not metal or wood.
8E	Green bivvy or brolly only.
9E	Only NICAS carp care equipment to be used.
10E	No carp sacks. Carp only to be retained using NICAS Retaining slings for a maximum of 30mins only. No exceptions.
11E	Medicarp or anti-bacterial gel too be used on all hook holds or wounds. Please contact a bailiff if excessive damage is observed.
12E	No wading in lake and no waders to be brought on site.
13E	No boats other than radio controlled bait boats.
14E	No nut baits of any kind.
15E	No unattended rods.
16E	No fires or BBQ’s.
17E	No dogs or pets of any kind.
18E	Bivvy only in designated swims.
19E	Remove all litter in your swim even if it’s not yours!
20E	No damaging vegetation to include trees, reeds etc. If there is an obstruction when casting please alert a bailiff.
21E	Minimum 15 lb breaking strain line (No Braid).
22E	Minimum size 8 hooks.
23E	No chod rigs or any variation of it.
24E	Do not climb trees!
25E	No bent hooks or long shanks.
26E	No fixed leads, lead clips are advised.
27E	No raking weed without consent from the committee.
28E	All fish to be returned unharmed.
29E	Maximum two rods at any time.
30E	No reserving swims.
31E	All members should challenge any breach of these rules, failure to do so is an offence.
32E	Keep swims clean and tidy with all bright coloured equipment stored out of sight whilst not in use.
33E	Members must carry membership card and valid DAERA rod license. Membership cards will be issued in due course.
34E	No straying from the lakeside paths, boundary is clearly signed.
35E	Juniors must be accompanied at all times by an experienced adult angling guardian.
36E	No more than 5 people on the premises at any time (4 swims, 4 anglers) this is to include visitors.
37E	No longer than 96 hours in any one swim and no return to that swim for 120 hours.
38E	No longer than 2 hours away from your swim in 1 day.
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.