General Rules

These general rules are ones outlined by the club itself and have been borne out by years of previous experience. They are designed to help preserve our equipment, to preserve our skiers, and to preserve the spirit of co-operation that has in the past existed in the club.

1.1 Club equipment is to be used as per instruction by the boat marshall or boat driver, and must be treated with EXTREME CARE. Penalties will be imposed for misuse. This equipment is not cheap, and has been made available to club authorised users through the considerable efforts of many committee and club authorised users over the years and in the present. We DO NOT have unlimited funds to replace the equipment. Please look after it.

1.2 Authorised users of the club are expected to provide any assistance asked of them by the boat marshall in charge of the camp, especially in regard to the packing up of club equipment at the end of the day and especially at the end of each camp. This applies to the boat cleaning days after camps also. This rule is there to ensure both the sanity of those few people who regularly get stuck with this job, and to ensure that the boat and other equipment are properly maintained.

1.3 Buoyancy vests must be worn at all times when skiing. For those advanced trick skiers, please consult the boat Marshall about this rule.

1.4 Jump pants or wetsuit protection must be worn at all times when skiing. No joke, the damage that can be done from a fall on your backside could ruin your future permanently. NO WETSUIT, NO BUOYANCY VEST, NO SKI.

1.5 In accordance with AWSA rules, the club now enforces the wearing of helmets for all skiers proposing to go over the jump. Helmets, buoyancy vests and wetsuits are provided.

1.6 Either one or two observers are permitted in the boat ; at least one person in the boat must be an able-bodied male, who in case of accident will be able to lift the injured skier (provided no neck or back injuries have been sustained) into the boat. Observers please don't argue with the boat driver - they have been trained to handle any situation that confronts them. Your job is to pass on to them simply and concisely any signals given by the skier, to inform them if the skier has fallen off or let go of the rope, and to let them know as quickly as possible if the skier appears to be alright or injured.

1.7 Skiers - a lot depends on you giving clear signals to the observer. Remember, the driver will give you the best run possible if you signal clearly (and fairly -- don't forget they're only human!). This is especially important if and when you fall. On resurfacing, raise both hands in the air to indicate to the driver and the observer that you are OK. If you do not do this, the driver will automatically assume that you are injured and will come to your assistance immediately.

1.8 Equipment
1.8.1 If you have your own equipment use it. If not, treat club property as if it were your own..
1.8.2 Wetsuits: choose one that will fit you, not one that you would like to fit you. They rip easily, so watch the fingernails. If you can't find one that fits you, ask someone!
1.8.3 Skis: these are very expensive, and easy to damage. NEVER PUT A SKI ON WHILST ON LAND Always put a ski on in the water. First flush the binding, then you'll find a wet foot will go in very easily. If using a boot binding, use the detergent that is kept in the boat to help with putting the ski on. NEVER WALK OR STAND ON SKIS This is common sense. Never let a ski with a foot in it touch sand, dirt or ground. This scratches the ski. When returning to dock, make sure you drop off in deep water and remove your ski before coming ashore. Penalties will be paid for running a ski aground!
1.8.4 When adjusting bindings take care with the screws and plates - these break very easily. Don't overtighten them - ask the boat marshal or equipment officer if unsure.
1.8.5 When you've finished your ski, place the equipment you used in the places set aside for this purpose. This means hanging wet wetsuits and buoyancy vests on the line provided and placing skis, not dropping them in their designated place. A piece of equipment removed from a cover should be replaced in the same cover straight after use - that's the idea of having the cover in the first place!
1.8.6 If equipment needs repair, show it to the boat Marshall - don't wreck it completely, they may be able to fix it. Remember - Someone Else Has To Use Equipment After You, And You Have To Use It After Someone Else.

2. The Boat
2.1 No Smoking in or near the boat (especially when refuelling).
2.2 Always run the bilge blower when refueling the boat to remove any fuel vapour from the bilge area.
2.3 Nobody under the influence of alcohol or other drugs in the boat.
2.4 Don't lean on the windscreen of the boat.
2.5 Absolute care to be taken when depositing or removing gear from the boat to avoid any form of damage.
2.6 The boat must not be driven onto the trailer
2.7 The boat Marshall must be present during the launching and retrieving of the boat.
2.8 Drivers must turn off the motor before beaching the boat.
2.9 Length of time per ski should be closely monitored and should be 7 minutes at a large camp (eg Bonanza); 10 minutes at a smaller camp. Drivers note - there is no excuse for exceeding this time limit as the boat has a clock mounted on the dash (that works unless the boat is swamped)
2.10 Bridgewater : In accordance with BWSC rules, when using the slalom course a skier can have a maximum of 6 passes (4 in the case of the jump). There is a sheet of rules specific to Bridgewater on the inside of the boat marshalls box - Make sure you have read them.
2.11 Camps must constitute one boat Marshall, two boat drivers, and no less than three people in total. (For large camps like Beginners, Bonanza and Easter, to preserve the sanity of the boat drivers there shall be at least three boat drivers present)

3. Boat Drivers
3.1 A boat driver must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec, and have undergone a period of training as a trainee boat driver.
3.2 Only someone who has been approved by the committee can drive the boat (without another boat driver in the boat).
3.3 A boat driver must be assessed by an independent assessor before approval.
3.4 A boat driver must hold a current NSW boat license. When driving at Deni, it should always be carried in the boat with the driver.
3.5 An approved boat driver may not drive through the course until they have been trained to do so, in which case they become a sanctioned boat driver.
3.6 A trainee boat driver must have an approved boat driver and an observer (that makes two people plus the driver for all you arts students) in the boat at all times when driving the boat.
3.7 The radio must not be used when a trainee is driving the boat.
3.8 The boat driver must ensure that observers know all the signals, and are observing the skier at all times.
3.9 The boat driver must ensure the safety of their skier and remind beginners of all signals.
3.10 The boat driver must switch the motor off when bringing a fallen skier into the boat.
3.11 The radio must be turned off at the mains switch (on the dash) at the completion of skiing, to ensure that the battery doesn't run flat over night.
3.12 Interclub skiers and others, must not be given skiing preference over club skiers especially when there are time limits and large ski lists.

4. Boat Marshalls
4.1 Boat Marshalls.
4.1.1 A boat Marshall must be an authorised user of the club, an authorised user of Sports and Rec., an approved boat driver, and have undergone a period of training as a "trainee boat Marshall".
4.1.2 All positions of boat Marshall will come under review at the committee meeting immediately following the A.G.M. each year or as required.
4.2 Trainee Boat Marshalls
4.2.1 A trainee boat Marshall must be under the guidance of a boat Marshall in performing any duties of a boat Marshall during a camp.
4.2.2 To become a boat Marshall, the trainee must be passed by at least two boat marshalls (based on their performance as a trainee boat Marshall w. r.t. 4.2.1 above), and the decision ratified at the next committee meeting.
4.3 Responsibilities of Boat Marshalls
4.3.1 The President must be given prior notice of all camps by the boat Marshall concerned.
4.3.2 A notice must be placed on the notice board at least five days prior to the camp.
4.3.3 The boat Marshall must ring the caravan park concerned and ensure that fuel is available before leaving on any camp. At Patto and Hazelwood, the Mobil card should be used, and can only be used by those authorised to do so (see boat marshalls log book).
4.3.4 The boat Marshall must be present during the entirety of the camp. They must be available during skiing time; 8.00am onwards. A camp may be split between two or more boat marshalls, provided this is clearly explained in the boat marshalls log book.
4.3.5 Prior to the boat being warmed up every day: place all gear on the bank and hang up wetsuits and buoyancy vests using an old rope. check fuel and oil and top up if necessary (the boat should be refuelled at the end of the days skiing so that it is ready for the next day) The log bush must be greased every 10 hours - check the boat marshalls book to see if it is necessary. If so, use the grease gun that is kept in the boat.
4.3.6 Warm Up: the boat is not to be started against the bank during the warm up time there must be at least two people in the boat. The boat must be drained no skier(s) may be taken while the boat is being warmed up.
4.3.7 Arrange a ski list.
4.3.8. Arrange boat drivers for the day/camp.
4.3.9. Arrange an adequate supply of fuel at all times to ensure that the boat does not have to wait while fuel is obtained. The boat Marshall does not have to do everything, just see that it is done.
4.3.10. Ensure that time limits and a sense of fair play are adhered to. Time limits are: 10 minutes per ski for smaller camps 7 minutes per ski for large camps like Bonanza and Easter.
4.3.11. At the end of the day/camp: drain the boat ensure that the boat is securely tied up clean the boat and ensure the water filters are clean ensure that all gear packed into the boat is dry don't cover the boat while the motor is warm leave the seats on their sides to dry turn off the radio at the mains switch on the dash
4.3.12. When pulling the boat out of the water after skiing, do not start it out of the water - it does sound great but unfortunately there is no need. (Water Pumps are expensive!!)
4.3.13. Put the towball lock, and the padlock on the trailer if the boat is being left anywhere other than Monash.
4.3.14. Ensure that all camp fees and CORRECT ski fees have been collected and accounted for, fill in the camp sheet and log book, pay correct fees to park owners and return all remaining cash, camp sheets, receipts and dockets to the Treasurer ASAP
4.3.15. Ski Fees : $3.00 club authorised user $3.50 inter-club $5.00 others Blue cards may be purchased by club members for $40.00. Green cards may be purchased by club members for $20.00, only if they have never purchased a blue card. GREEN CARDS AND BLUE CARDS MAY NOT BE USED BY NON MEMBERS!!!!
4.4 Log Book Details To Be Recorded: site and date of camp boat engine hours at the start and end of camp any maintenance performed on the boat (record engine hours when performed) any problems encountered with the boat and the functioning of the camp any damage to the boat and any other repairs required on any other equipment a short account of the camp overall follow up account of how recent repairs have performed A copy must be given to the President at the next meeting.
4.5 The Boat Marshall is responsible for the boat and equipment and in that respect has the final decision in all matters, can change or add to any of the previous rules, as required for the duration of the camp. They should only be changed with good reason and after consultation with other boat marshalls, boat drivers and the equipment officer, if present. If the boat Marshall does change anything then they are answerable to the committee to justify their actions.
4.6 A Boat Marshall must attend the committee meeting immediately following their camp.

5. Committee Members
5.1 Committee members must be current financial authorised users of the club and of Sports and Recreation.
5.2 Executive Committee members must be current students of Monash University (Clayton).
5.2.1 The Executive Committee is comprised of : President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
5.3 A portfolio is to be kept by every committee member of all their dealings on behalf of the club for the year.
5.4 All executive portfolios must be handed to the President prior to each year's AGM.
5.5 An executive portfolio is to include all materials relating to the previous two years.
5.6 All other materials are to be stored in the club locker indefinitely.

6. Committee Meetings
6.1 A committee meeting may be called by any committee member
6.1.1 Whoever calls the meeting, if it is to be an irregular meeting, must ensure every committee member is informed of the arrangements.
6.2 Committee meetings will be held every month. (if possible)
6.3 A meeting may only be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee.
6.4 If a meeting is to be cancelled, all members of the committee are to be notified
6.5 Whoever chairs the meeting must ensure that each person's views are aired fairly and equally.
6.6 A copy of the minutes is to be kept, and mailed to each committee member before the next meeting.
6.7 Voting : Only committee members (and boat marshalls on matters concerning the boat etc.) are able to vote. Any authorised user of the club may speak at a committee meeting with the chairperson's approval.