Staff and guests of Tortola Sports Club are expected to behave with civility and appropriate conduct. When you agree to join Tortola Sports Club or purchase a guest pass or are admitted by the use of a complimentary day pass, you indicate, by your registration, that you agree to cooperate with staff while utilizing the facilities.
No refunds will be given for loss of membership privileges due to breach of the Code of Conduct. All members and guests are encouraged to exercise good judgment in caring for the safety of others as well as themselves. In the event you witness or experience threatening or inappropriate behavior by another individual, please report the situation immediately to a committee member. Standards of Conduct include, but are not limited to, the examples outlined below. The following types of conduct are specifically prohibited and may result in loss of membership:
1. Aggressive Behavior: The definition of aggressive behavior lies with the staff. Aggressive behavior is explicitly forbidden at Tortola Sports Club. You may not promote or engage in physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct, which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. You may not use “fighting words” to harass any employee, member or guest. If you engage in behavior that is considered aggressive, then your actions may result in permanent loss of privileges at Tortola Sports Club.
2. Forgery: Sharing identification cards for access into Tortola Sports Club is considered forgery. If you forge, alter, give unauthorized use or misuse any TSC, record, key, electronic device, or identification, then your actions will result in loss of privileges and/or a fine.
3. Control: TSC employees are responsible for managing and maintaining the safety of our members and facilities. You agree to comply with the directions of TSC employees acting in the performance of their duties. Failure to comply with staff requests, directions, or instructions will result in loss of privileges.
4. Unauthorized Entry: You must have a valid membership for access to all TSC facilities and programs. You may not enter unauthorized areas such as offices, gender opposite locker rooms, and sports playing areas. Trespassers will lose privileges.
5. Disorderly Conduct: You may not engage in disorderly or lewd conduct including disorder associated with alcohol or controlled substances.
6. Photography and Video Taping: You are not allowed to photograph or videotape individuals or images in the facilities without prior approval.
7. Unauthorized Commercial Activity: You are not allowed to post, advertise, instruct in private lessons, or solicit individuals in the facilities for personal services, businesses, or agencies. The following actions are considered Criminal Activity and will result in immediate police action. TSC staff may contact the police and request assistance addressing the immediate threat. Additional sanctions and restrictions will apply including loss of privileges.
8. Vandalism: Damage to or destruction of any property of TSC or property of others while on TSC premises.
9. Assault: Rape, sexual assault, or sexual harassment.
10. Theft: Removal of or conversion of TSC or property of others while on TSC premises.
11. Firearms: Use or possession of an explosive device, firearm, or other deadly weapon when on the premises.
Violation of any of the Standards of Conduct is grounds for disciplinary action. Any TSC employee may start disciplinary action against any patron/participant he/she deems to be in violation of the Standards of Conduct by
TSC employees will also file a written report: The committee will
The TSC committee will:
Violators have the right to appeal disciplinary actions. A valid appeal must concern either a misapplication of one of the Standards of Conduct or misrepresentation of the policies and procedures outlined. Appeals must be written and received within 14 days of issuance of disciplinary action. Appeal letters must be addressed to the TSC President who will evaluate the appeal and determine appropriate action in consultation with the committee on an ad hoc basis and within a reasonable time frame.