General

1. The House Rules of the Club may undergo revision, replacement, amendment or change as decided by the Board of Management; any changes to the House Rules will be notified to the members on the Club Notice Board advising the date of such changes coming into effect. These House Rules cannot be inconsistent with the registered Rules of the Club.
2. In accordance with Rule 17.7 of the Club Rules, members who are employees of the Club are entitled to all rights and privileges of Membership excluding those rights concerned with selection, election and holding of Office within the Club.
3. No drinks are to be taken into or from the Club Premises.
4. No Member shall procure liquor for a prohibited person, or for a member or visitor
who has been refused service at the bar.
5. Only Liquor, Beverages or Food purchased at the Club’s bars may be consumed on the Club’s premises.
6. Patrons are required to return all used glassware, jugs and bottles to wash up areas.
7. No raffles are to be run without Board approval.
8. No unauthorised gambling or book-keeping is allowed in the Club.
9. No person, political group or party shall be allowed to use any part of the Club’s premises for any political purpose.
10. No card, bill or placard shall be exhibited in the Club except by authority of the Manager or his/her deputy for the time being and, in any case, shall take into account the following categories of revenue which have been defined as:
a. Advertising
b. Tournament Sponsorship
c. Section Sponsorship
d. Donations
The definition of these categories is held by the Club Manager as reference.
All forms of Advertising or Sponsorship must be approved by the Board of Management.

Conduct

11. Members whose conduct is prejudicial to the peace and harmony of the Club will be suspended until a formal inquiry is held.
12. Offensive or foul language will not be tolerated.
13. Members and Patrons are required to follow the directions and instructions of the Club Manager or his/her Duty Officers in the case of an emergency.
14. All members and visitors to the Club are required to pay due care and attention in the Carpark area and to observe all signs and notices.
15. By entering the Club, you have given your approval for the Club manager or their representative to randomly inspect any bags or cases in your possession, at any time.

Sports Areas

16. Pool tables, snooker tables and dart boards, are not to be played without lights.
17. Food stuff of any kind is not permitted in the Snooker area; however, food is permitted in the Pool or 8-Ball area but must not be consumed whilst playing.

Membership Draw

18. If a Membership Draw falls on Christmas Day or Good Friday, the draw is to be held on the previous evening.

The Club Rules state quite clearly that Visitors should be invited by a Member and should be in the company of that Member, who shall be responsible for his guests.

1. Any Member may invite any person as a Visitor to the Club. All Visitors shall sign the Visitors Register provided, entering their name and address there in on each such occasion. The Member accompanying the Visitor shall also sign the Visitors book and will at all times be responsible for the conduct of the Visitor.

2. No such Visitor shall be sold or supplied liquor on the Club premises unless the Visitor is present on the invitation of a Member and is in the company of a Member and the liquor supplied for consumption on the premises.

3. The admission of Visitors should always be regarded as a privilege of the Members granted to enable them to dispense periodic hospitality to their casual guests and should at all times be subordinated to the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of the Club’s Members.

4. Visitors may be invited to the Club at any time provided that an individual person shall not become a regular and frequent Visitor.
Members of Affiliated Clubs must record their name, Club and Club Number in the Visitors Register.
All Members and affiliated Visitors must produce Membership Cards on demand.

5. Members and Visitors entering and leaving the car park are requested to respect our neighbours.

6. The Board passed a bylaw limiting the number of local Visitors who may be introduced by a Member (other than immediate family) to five (5) on any one occasion or to liaison with the Manager if a greater number is required.

7. All Visitors shall, while on Club Premises or surrounds, abide by OSH Regulations and the Rules of the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club.

The Manukau District Licensing Agency have advised that in their opinion:
A Visitor who is introduced on a weekly basis – is to be a regular and frequent and should be encouraged to join the Club.

1. A reasonable standard of dress is required at all times.

2. The following are NOT ACCEPTABLE at any time:
a. Bare feet; Gumboots or Work Boots; Dirty footwear
b. Clothing with offensive printing or logos
c. Dirty, torn or offensive clothing (Certain types of designer
clothing excepted)
d. Gang Insignia
e. Hi-Vis clothing (with reflective strips)
f. Pyjamas or Sleepwear
g. Singlets, tank tops
h. Jandal’s and socks without footwear are NOT ACCEPTABLE after 7:00pm on Entertainment Nights or in the Restaurant on any day.

3. The wearing of Headwear on Club Premises is only permitted for the following reasons:
a. Health & Safety
b. Special Club Events
c. Medical
d. When worn as part of faith-based attire
In all circumstances the ability to confirm identification by facial recognition is a must.

Children are welcome in the Club if accompanied by their Parents, Grand Parents or Legal Guardians, but must remain under parental supervision and control at all times. However, some areas of the Club are restricted as:
a. Gaming Room: Children under the age of 18 years are not permitted in the Gaming Area.
b. Sports/TAB Area: Children are not allowed in the Sports/TAB Area.
c. Coaching: Children aged 13 years and over may be permitted into the sports area for the purpose of coaching and instruction if accompanied by a Parent, Guardian or Coach to partake in Club Sports provided the area is available.
d. Bar Area: Children under the age of 18 years may not approach the bar area for the purpose of purchasing alcohol or other items.
e. Dance Floor: Children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian at all times on the dance floor
f. Dress Rules: The Club ‘Dress Standards’ apply to all children.