Club Rules

Membership

• Membership fees must be paid between the AGM and the first time a member travels with the club, but no later than the deadline date set by the committee. Failure to pay by expiry of the deadline date will result in a withdrawal of membership privileges
• Members will be provided with a membership card (and ‘valid’ season sticker if required), and must produce this if requested to do so by any committee member
• Club memberships are non-transferable between individuals

Travel

• Members wishing to travel with the club must confirm to the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral) by the deadline date requested. Failure to do so may lead to the member being refused travel
• If a member books a seat and is unable to travel, they must advise the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral) as soon as possible to enable the seat to be re-allocated
• Booked seats are not transferable
• Any member booking a seat (home, away or neutral) and informing the relevant Bus Convenor of a cancellation less than 72 hours prior to the bus leaving time; (1) will be liable to pay the relevant fare and (2) will be temporarily suspended from the club until this is paid
• Any member booking a seat (home, away or neutral), not turning up, and failing to inform the relevant Bus Convenor; (1) will be liable to pay the relevant fare (2) will be temporarily suspended from the club until this is paid and (3) will be banned from travelling with the club to the next domestic competitive match. All three conditions must be satisfied before a member will be permitted future travel with the club
• In 'exceptional' circumstances a member can appeal a 'late call off' bus fare. This must be paid first and the appeal will be heard and discussed at the next committee meeting. These type of appeals are subject to an absolute maximum of 2 per season.
• Club membership does not guarantee any member a seat on a club run bus when demand exceeds supply. In the unlikely event of this occurring the club loyalty points system (operated by the committee) will determine who is eligible to travel
• If there are surplus seat(s) available and members wish to bring along a guest(s) these will be allocated via the club loyalty points system (operated by the committee), subject to one guest per member unless seats still remain
• Non-members will only be permitted to travel with the club if previously agreed by the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral)
• Bus departure points and leaving times for travel to matches will be provided to members / non-members by the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral). These will not be posted on the club website
• The designated departure time for return journeys from matches (home, away or neutral) will be no later than 30 minutes after the last Rangers FC player leaves the field of play at the end of the game (unless in exceptional circumstances)
• If a member / non- member is only planning to travel one way (through or back) the full bus fare will apply in all circumstances
• If a member / non member travels to a match with the club (home, away or neutral) and is unable to travel back they must inform the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral) without delay. Should they fail to do so before the designated departure time they will be banned from travelling with the club to the next match
• Home bus fares for both members and non-members will be payable as agreed at the AGM. No concession will be granted if the member / non-member is required to stand. For matches away from Ibrox Stadium the bus fares will be set by the relevant Bus Convenor depending on travel arrangements / distance etc

Tickets

• Match tickets received by the club (home, away or neutral) will be allocated to members applying, via the club loyalty points system (operated by the committee)
• Club tickets are not transferable between members
• Should a member who is allocated a club ticket not be able to attend (having informed the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral)); (1) the club will initially attempt to provide the ticket to another member (via the points system), and (2) thereafter attempt to sell the ticket. However, failure to do so will; (1) result in the member having to pay for the ticket (2) the member will be temporarily suspended from the club until this is paid
• Should a member who is allocated a ticket not turn up and fail to inform the relevant Bus Convenor (home, away or neutral) they will; (1) be liable to pay for that ticket (whilst sold or not), (2) will be temporarily suspended from the club until this is paid and (3) will be banned from applying for tickets from the club for the next appropriate match (Celtic home / Away match / Semi Final or Final)
• If there are surplus tickets available and members wish to provide a ticket(s) to a guest these will be allocated via the club loyalty points system (operated by the committee), subject to one guest ticket per member unless tickets still remain. Guests must travel on club organised transport to be eligible unless; (1) there are no seats available (2) we are unable to run a bus (3) tickets still remain

Other

• Strictly no alcohol, illegal substances or pyrotechnics are permitted on club buses (where we are the sole organisers). Any member found abusing this rule will face an immediate indefinite ban. No warnings will be given
• Any member verbally or physically abusing a traveller on the bus (including a committee member carrying out club duties) will face disciplinary action at the discretion of the committee including a potential lifetime ban from the club
• Any member bringing a guest(s) on the bus is fully responsible for the behaviour of said individual(s) and should any issues arise, the member may face disciplinary action in addition to the guest
• Any individual who is banned from attending Rangers FC matches (Rangers FC / Football banning order etc) will also be excluded from travelling with the club until such a ban is lifted
• A club AGM will be held in the period between seasons
• In the event that the Club is provided with hospitality for any match (e.g. Bus Company), the first place will be offered to a committee member and the second to an ordinary member. Allocation of these places will be at the discretion of the committee (normally by referring to the club loyalty points system)
• The committee reserves the right to amend these rules at any time to incorporate any unforeseen circumstances that arise and facilitate the continued smooth running of the club
• In the event of any dispute committee decisions will be regarded as final

 

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