SCOTTISH SENIORS GOLFING SOCIETY

Your steps to joining the fast-growing SSGS begin with the downloadable application below. Once printed off, signed, certified and lodged with the Secretaries you can expect to receive the new members pack containing

Membership Card with yiur distinctive membership number

The SSGS Tie

A SSGS Bag Tag

That's it! Ready for your first tournament.

As described above the Downloadable New Member Application can be downloaded here In case of problems the form is replicated below so you may take a direct copy

Note:

Conditions of Membership

Members agree to be bound by the constitution and rules of the Society
Application for membership will be accepted from players with handicaps not exceeding the maximum at time of application- currently 9.4
Annual Subscriptions are due annually by 31^st January
The Society's Regional and Match Play competitions are "Open" and, in the event of entries beyond the maximum, will be subject to ballot
Entries for the strokeplay events will be open to players age 50 and above as at the closing date for the competition.
Entries from players aged 50-54 will not exceed 20% of the maximum field in any strokeplay event
Where a ballot requires to be introduced for a strokeplay event, this will be conducted on two levels, under 55 and 55 and over. The ballot will ensure that the maximum 20% of the field is under 55 and will, in the event of call offs, replace like for like unless the next lowest handicap on the reserve list is over 55.
The committee will, at its discretion, adjust the maximum handicap permitted for new applicants
Where an entrant is unable to take his place in an event he must notify his withdrawal as soon as is possible. Where an entrant fails to turn up without reasonable explanation he will be subject to a period of suspension from future events at the discretion of committee.
Standard of behaviour when at our host clubs must at all times respect the traditions of those clubs and be in line with the high standards expected of reputable and experienced senior amateur golfers

NEW MEMBERS APPLICATION FORM

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return with entry fee to the address below.

NAME OF APPLICANT

DATE OF BIRTH				Nationality

FIRST NAME		SURNAME

ADDRESS

TOWN		CITY

COUNTY		POSTCODE

New Member Pack will be posted or delivered to new members. This contains Membership Card, SSGS Tie and Bag Tag.	Do you have any medical conditions of which the Championship Committee should be made aware? If YES, please detail:


HOME CLUB		EXACT HANDICAP	●	(Limit 9.4)

EMAIL ADDRESS

TEL NO		MOBILE

I agree that there are certain risks inherent in the game of golf and accept personal and sole liability for all such risks.

I enclose £40 initial membership fee being eligible under the constitution of SSGS and declare that I conform to the Rules of Amateur Status in all respects. I also confirm that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. Cheques must be payable to "Scottish Seniors Golfing Society".

SIGNATURE

DATE

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE HOME CLUB SECRETARY, HANDICAPPING AUTHORITY OR OVERSEAS GOLFINGUNION, FEDERATION OR ASSOCIATION

I hereby certify that		has a current exact handicap of	●	(limit 9.4)
under the current Council of National Golf Unions Unified handicapping system or the handicapping scheme adopted in the country from which he has entered and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, he is an amateur golfer in accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status.

CLUB

ADDRESS

POSTCODE		TEL NO

NAME		POSITION

SIGNATURE		DATE

Return to: Scottish Seniors Golfing Society,69 Russell Drive, Bearsden,Glasgow,G61 3BB

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