Club Rules
CLUB RULES
1. That the title be Scarborough Paragon Cycling Club
2. Types of Membership:
a) First claim members are full members who ride in Paragon’s name. Each member has the right to vote at
any meeting they attend.
b) Second claim members are also full members except as restricted by CTT rules. They also have voting rights
if in attendance at meetings. Please note regulation regarding club membership in the CTT handbook i.e.
riders must compete in the name of their first claim club. Second claim members are eligible for club trophies
(club events). Second claim members are eligible to compete in Association events that Paragon are
members of e.g.Yorkshire Cycling Federation.
c) Associate members are non-
meetings. Riders who are first claim members of a sponsored club may only join Paragon as an
Associate member and will not be eligible for awards/trophies.
d) Family membership covers a maximum of four people in a family and each has the right to vote at any
meeting they attend.
3. a) That the Committee shall consist of Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Club Events Secretary, BC
Secretary, Social/Newsletter Secretary, Press Secretary plus 3 elected Committee members.
b) A meeting of members shall be held as appropriate during the year as advised by the General Secretary.
c) Any person holding one or more of the following official positions must be a paid-
General Secretary,Treasurer, Club Events Secretary, BC Secretary, Social/Newsletter Secretary, Press
Secretary, committee of three. Resignation from or failure to rejoin the Club will result in forfeiture of their
right to hold any of the above-
d) Five members of the Committee are required to form a quorum before any business may commence at
Committee meetings.
e) All persons voting at club meetings, AGM’s, Extraordinary AGM’s and committee
meetings must be paid-
members of the Club.
4. That all new members shall first complete and sign a membership application form obtainable from the General Secretary or Website. Parental consent is to be obtained before membership is granted to persons under the age of 18 years.
5. a) Subscriptions are determined for Seniors, Juniors & Juveniles, Family Membership, Second Claim and
Associate at the Annual General Meeting.
b) Members joining after 1st October shall have their subscriptions valid for the following year.
6. Subscriptions shall be paid by 1st March of each year.
7. If at any time necessity arises for a decision to be made urgently with no time to call a general meeting, the Committee can deal with it and any such decision shall be final. However, Club Rules and Racing Rules can only be altered and amended at an Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary AGM. No other business shall be discussed at an Extraordinary AGM other than that for which the meeting was called.
8. The Committee shall be empowered to suspend or expel any members whose conduct is, in the opinion of the Committee, considered to be injurious to the character and interests of the Club or any member who is in any debt to the Club. Notice shall be given in writing to attend the following Committee meeting.
9. That members on leaving the Club, give notice of resignation in writing to the General Secretary
10. Seven days’ written notice of the Annual General Meeting to be given to members
11. Ten days’ notice is given for 20% of the membership to call an Extraordinary AGM, if sufficient reasons found.
12. The financial year of the Club shall be from 1st November to 31st October.
13. All awarded club trophies to be held for one year and returned in good condition. The cost of repairing any damage to be borne by the holder.
RACING RULES
1. That the rules and recommendations of the CTT (Cycling Time Trials) be adopted.
2. All events must start on time as stated on the club fixtures list.
3. a) Members wishing to compete in club events (time trials) must sign on with the timekeeper at least 15 minutes before the start time. If riders arrive late it is at the discretion of the timekeeper if their entry is accepted.
b) Private/guest riders (from other clubs) are allowed to compete in club events on condition that the number of riders is suitable according to the weather conditions etc. Guests have to sign the relevant CTT form and they are not eligible for any awards/trophies.
4. Entry fees (as indicated on the fixtures card) are to be paid to the timekeeper prior to the event start time.
5. The CTT club events declaration to be signed by all riders before being allowed to start. Eligible riders must either be members of Scarborough Paragon Cycling Club, a member of any club that is affiliated to the CTT, private members of the CTT with the exception of novice, new or prospective riders who have dispensation under the “Come & Try It” scheme as per CTT rules.
6. That all rides to qualify for Club Best All Rounder awards (senior/junior/veteran) must be achieved in the club name.
7. The cancellation of any club event due to poor weather or course conditions is the responsibility of the timekeeper/Club Events Secretary.
8. BC (British Cycling) regulations to be enforced for road races.