Becoming a Member – Marong Bowls Club
Marong Bowls Club is always on the lookout for new members, irregardless of whether they are beginners, practised or ace bowlers. Usually, prospective members serve a brief probationary period before their nomination for membership is formally accepted.
Members at Marong enjoy a comfortable club house with a large meeting and dining area serviced by an attached kitchen, a bar and rest rooms. It has a limited liquor licence that allows the bar to open on most match days. These facilities are available to all categories of membership.
Bowls are available for loan to members and visitors. The club has equipment and facilities that enable bowlers with disabilities to participate in the sport.
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Membership Categories, Charges and Rights |
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A |
Annual Subscription Fee |
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B |
Green fee paid for Social Bowls |
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C |
Green fee paid for Pennant Bowls |
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D |
Eligibility to Play in Pennant Competition |
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E |
Eligibility to Play in Club Games |
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F |
Eligibility to Play in Tournaments |
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G |
Eligible to Vote at General Meetings and be elected to committees |
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Category |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
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Full Member |
$120 |
$5 |
$5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Life Member |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dual Member |
$50 |
$5 |
$5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Junior Member |
$60 |
$5 |
$5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Social Non Bowler |
$30 |
NA |
NA |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Full Membership
As well as the entitlements indicated by the matrix, a full member is eligible for unlimited free practice sessions and coaching at negotiated times. Bowlers joining the club after December pay half the annual subscription fee. Bowlers committing to membership having participated in Barefoot Bowls, are levied 25% of a full membership. Additionally, they receive a 25% discount on the next year’s full membership.
Junior Membership
Students between 13 and 17 years of age are eligible for a junior membership. As well as the entitlements indicated by the matrix, a junior member is eligible for unlimited free practice sessions and coaching at negotiated times.
Social Non-Bowling Membership
This category is typically taken up by the friends and kin of bowling members, as well as those interested in belonging to a limited-licence sporting club. Members may enjoy the facilities of the club and contribute to it in ways sanctioned by the club committee.