Club Policies
Last updated 8/13/2010:
Dues:
Fall and Spring Seasons = $100 for veterans and $60 for first time players and full time students working on their high school diploma or bachelor's degree. If you have been working on your bachelor's degree for decades, that's fine, but you do not get the discount. Discounts are available if you bring out a new player who sticks around for a certain amount of time and pays dues. See an officer for details. This money is due for each season. For example, if a veteran plays Spring and Fall, he will have paid $200 in dues that year.
Summer Season = Pay your fair share for each tournament you plan to participate in. Specifics will be discussed at practice, on the message board, etc.
Pitch Work Days, official team volunteer work events, and other mandatory club events:
First of all, if you're a true Rugger (and not just along for the ride) you should jump at the opportunity to do these things. However, not everybody can make every event every time. We all understand that even the most dedicated of us have family and work obligations that sometimes cannot be changed. Missing one of these days is excused by making a $10 donation to the club, regardless of the reason you could not make it. We are keeping attendance records for all to see on the multimedia page. If you do not pay, $10 will be added to your dues. For the rare cases where we have a "make-up work day" you can miss the first one by either 1) paying a $10 fine AND going to the alternate work day or 2) making a $20 donation.
Home Tournament and Match Responsibilities:
Stay tuned for information about this.
CIPP:
For information about CIPP registration, see our home page or FAQ page.
Elections:
We hold annual elections for officers. They are President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Match Secretary. The current names are on our Contacts page.
Board:
Some of our board members are listed on the Contacts page.
Awards:
Awards are presented at our annual banquets and are based on a 12 month period, not just a single season. You must be current on your dues to receive an award, with the possible exception of the "Old Boy of the Year" award. We greatly appreciate when Old Boys pay social dues or make donations as well.
Donations:
You can make a tax deductible donation to the club. Our address for checks is listed on our home page. If you have any other questions, talk to an officer. Trust me, if you are interested in donating, we will be more than happy to help you. Many of you work for companies who require or highly recommend that you deduct a certain amount of each paycheck to go to a United Way approved 501(c)(3) organization. The "Birmingham Rugby Club & Foundation" does qualify as one of those organizations. Depending on where you work, you may have to add it to the list for your company contributions. Also, keep in mind that your company might match your donations.
Sponsorships:
Stay tuned for information about this.