Code of Conduct
If you have just joined the club, I would like to offer a very big welcome to The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain. The social club where everyone enjoys the same great passion - Roller Coasters!
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy being a member of this coaster crazy bunch and will be able to join us on some of the great trips we have throughout each year. Attending trips is the best way to meet your fellow members, make new friends and of course enjoy sharing the fun of riding together!
Below, there are some general club rules and guidelines. The main rule though is that we all have fun together and enjoy the great creation that is: The Roller Coaster
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy being a member of this coaster crazy bunch and will be able to join us on some of the great trips we have throughout each year. Attending trips is the best way to meet your fellow members, make new friends and of course enjoy sharing the fun of riding together!
Below, there are some general club rules and guidelines. The main rule though is that we all have fun together and enjoy the great creation that is: The Roller Coaster
Club Rules & Regulations
Title: The full name of the Club is 'The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain' and hereafter on this page referred to as the 'Club'.
Abbreviation: The Club can be abbreviated to 'RCCGB'.
Objects & Aims: To unite enthusiasts in a fun and social way, to promote the fun and safety of amusement parks and attractions, to raise awareness of new rides and encourage parks to build them and finally to be ambassadors for the amusement industry.
Management: The authority and responsibility for the transaction of the business of the Club shall be vested to Andy Hine MBE who may act in furtherance of the objects for which the Club is established.
Volunteers: Volunteer Members assist in various duties.
Banking: All monies of the Club shall be banked in the name of the Club and sufficient records of all transactions shall be kept.
Membership Fees: Every member of the Club (except Life members and Honorary Members) shall pay subscription at the applicable rate. Membership fees are payable annually. Unfortunately, it is not possible to refund membership fees during the membership year.
Non-payment: Any member who has not paid their subscription within 2 months of receiving their renewal invitation shall be removed from the register.
Family Membership: Family membership is available to the partner and any children of the main member living at the same permanent address. They will be issued a membership card and will be eligible to take part in Club events with or without the main member.
Expulsion of members: The Club may withdraw a persons membership if their behaviour is deemed not in the interest of the Club.
Use of Club name and address: The name and address if the Club shall not be given by a member as their own address for any trade, advertising or business purposes, or in connection with any legal proceedings unless permission has been given by the Chairman.
Observance and interpretation of the these rules: Every member binds himself/herself to abide by the rules of the Club.
Abbreviation: The Club can be abbreviated to 'RCCGB'.
Objects & Aims: To unite enthusiasts in a fun and social way, to promote the fun and safety of amusement parks and attractions, to raise awareness of new rides and encourage parks to build them and finally to be ambassadors for the amusement industry.
Management: The authority and responsibility for the transaction of the business of the Club shall be vested to Andy Hine MBE who may act in furtherance of the objects for which the Club is established.
Volunteers: Volunteer Members assist in various duties.
Banking: All monies of the Club shall be banked in the name of the Club and sufficient records of all transactions shall be kept.
Membership Fees: Every member of the Club (except Life members and Honorary Members) shall pay subscription at the applicable rate. Membership fees are payable annually. Unfortunately, it is not possible to refund membership fees during the membership year.
Non-payment: Any member who has not paid their subscription within 2 months of receiving their renewal invitation shall be removed from the register.
Family Membership: Family membership is available to the partner and any children of the main member living at the same permanent address. They will be issued a membership card and will be eligible to take part in Club events with or without the main member.
Expulsion of members: The Club may withdraw a persons membership if their behaviour is deemed not in the interest of the Club.
Use of Club name and address: The name and address if the Club shall not be given by a member as their own address for any trade, advertising or business purposes, or in connection with any legal proceedings unless permission has been given by the Chairman.
Observance and interpretation of the these rules: Every member binds himself/herself to abide by the rules of the Club.
General Guidelines
- Upon receipt of your membership card, please write you name and membership number on it.
- Please ensure that you write your membership number on any correspondence you send to the Club.
- Always ensure that your write your membership number of the back of any cheques you send the Club.
- Please do not staple cheques to any forms or paperwork.
General Rules of Club Events
- Although welcome at all events, the Club cannot accept parental responsibility for members under 18 years of age.
- The Club can not accept responsibility for rides or attraction not operating for whatever reason.
- No refunds can be made for non-attendance.
- The Club retains the right to change/cancel any part of a trip itinerary.
- Transport to, from and between Parks is not included or supplied by the Club unless specified on the invitation.
- All activities are at your own risk (Unless negligence on behalf of the parks).
- It is the members' responsibility to ensure that on trips outside the UK they have correct documentation (E.g. passport, visas).
- Members are responsible for observing Parks rules & regulations. Club membership does not entitle members to special treatment other than those organised for the event. Please respect this.
RCCGB Riders Code of Conduct
The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain has for 30 years promoted the amusement park industry as a fun and safe recreation. We strive to promote safe riding at all times.
The RCCGB has a 'Riders Code of Conduct' and will take action against any member who does not share the same level of importance on safety. This would include any form of unsafe riding, such as, keeping lap bars loose, removing seat belts, taking cameras on ride where not permitted, etc. The negative publicity of rule breaking is immense and damaging to the industry and also tarnishes the good reputation of established enthusiast groups who have spent many years building good and trusted relationships with parks all over the world.
Any member found riding in an unsafe manner or actively breaking published parks rules will be immediately expelled from the RCCGB's organised event (if applicable) and membership may be revoked. This is in addition to any park sanctions. By joining the RCCGB and booking any organised events you are accepting the RCCGB Riders Code of Conduct.
I am pleased to say that in since the Clubs formation in 1988 no action has ever had to be taken against members. Let's keep this up and continue to promote the industry and fun and safe and ensure the RCCGB remains one of Industries the most popular coaster enthusiasts Club all over the world.
"The RCCGB - Serious about fun!"
Andy Hine MBE
RCCGB Chairman
The RCCGB has a 'Riders Code of Conduct' and will take action against any member who does not share the same level of importance on safety. This would include any form of unsafe riding, such as, keeping lap bars loose, removing seat belts, taking cameras on ride where not permitted, etc. The negative publicity of rule breaking is immense and damaging to the industry and also tarnishes the good reputation of established enthusiast groups who have spent many years building good and trusted relationships with parks all over the world.
Any member found riding in an unsafe manner or actively breaking published parks rules will be immediately expelled from the RCCGB's organised event (if applicable) and membership may be revoked. This is in addition to any park sanctions. By joining the RCCGB and booking any organised events you are accepting the RCCGB Riders Code of Conduct.
I am pleased to say that in since the Clubs formation in 1988 no action has ever had to be taken against members. Let's keep this up and continue to promote the industry and fun and safe and ensure the RCCGB remains one of Industries the most popular coaster enthusiasts Club all over the world.
"The RCCGB - Serious about fun!"
Andy Hine MBE
RCCGB Chairman
