Please note that the Constitution is currently being reviewed and updated. A new version will be added here when that review is complete.

Club Name

The Club shall be called “THE WEST KENT RADIO CAR CLUB”, herein after called “the Club”.

Aims and Objectives of the Club

• To encourage a popular interest in, and an understanding of radio control car racing.
• To actively promote the benefits of the Club in particular and the sport in general to as broad a spectrum of the community as possible.
• To present the Club in a positive manner stressing its strong family orientated approach.
• To make the Club accessible to anyone who expresses an interest in racing, either as a visitor or member.
• To encourage an atmosphere within the Club that promotes tolerance, an understanding of others and mutual co-operation.
• To make our facilities available without consideration to age, disability, colour, religion or sex.
• To stress the benefits of participation in the sport particularly to the novice.
• To assist beginners to acquire knowledge of the sport within the powers and means of more experienced members.
• To provide a structured environment for competitive racing to take place.
• To organise, participate in and promote inter-club events.

Note: The Club will affiliate itself to governing bodies or groups as and when the committee deems this to be of benefit to the members of the club or to the Club itself.

Club Funds

The Club shall maintain account(s) with Banks or Building Societies as required.
Cheques drawn on any Club account must bear the signatures of two officers who have been authorised by the committee to sign.

Any profit made by the Club cannot be returned to drivers but must be re-invested in the furtherance of the Club and its facilities. The only exceptions to this shall be the presentation of trophies, cups and prizes at the end of the Summer and Winter Championships, and at any other events held by the club.

Insurance

All drivers shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Race Director that they have 3rd party insurance as provided by membership of the BRCA, or that their individual 3rd party insurance cover is at least comparable to that offered by the BRCA.

Race Meeting Etiquette

Drivers shall:

• Treat other people and their property with respect
• Act in accordance with the conditions of use and hire that may be applicable to any venue that the club uses for its meetings
• Assist with track preparation prior to racing
• Ensure they have a frequency peg before switching on a transmitter
• Ensure their transmitter is impounded prior to racing starting at such times as a pound is in operation.
• Ensure they marshal promptly
• Allow lapping drivers through without unreasonable delay
• Assist with clearing the track away after racing
• Ensure they leave no rubbish
• Raise any complaint with the Race Director in a non-confrontational manner

Drivers shall not:

• Use abusive language or threatening behaviour
• Behave in any way that may be seen as detrimental to the smooth running of the Club

Dissolution

If upon the Club being terminated or dissolved there remains any money or assets after satisfactory settlement of its debts and liabilities, these shall be paid or transferred to a Charity as voted by a majority of the drivers present at the final meeting.

Disclaimer

It is the responsibility of all drivers participating to ensure that they
are covered by adequate third party insurance and that any persons
accompanying them are aware of the element of danger, as The Club and its Officers cannot be held liable for any injury, damage or loss that may occur before, during or after a race meeting.