Constitution states:

"11.4 The Committee may set rules for the conduct of the Clubs affairs from time to time provided always that such rules comply with this Constitution and any directions given by the Members at Annual General Meetings or Special General Meetings."

"20. Rules

20.1 Race Rules

The race rules of the Club shall be determined by the Committee. The Committee may delegate its authority on a race by race basis to an appointed Race Director.

20.2 Club Rules

Each rule made by the Committee during the year for the conduct of the Club shall become null and void one month after the Annual General Meeting unless a resolution is passed at a Committee meeting that the rule be retained."

RULE 1 VICE PRESIDENT

Constitution states:

"11.7 The position of Vice President shall be nominated from the present Committee by that Committee."

Elected: John Pettersson

RULE 2 EXECUTIVE OF CLUB

Constitution states:

"12.1 The Executive of the Club shall consist of the following officers:

President, Vice President, Two members of the Committee who have been elected by the 

Committee."Elected: Phil Webb, Tim Bradley, Bob Braid & John Pettersson

RULE 3 REPRESENTATION ON OTHER BODIES

3.1 WASF Delegate: Steve Barrie.

3.2 WARWSA Delegates: Phil Webb, John Pettersson & Bob Braid (reserve)

3.3 President’s Council Delegate

(WA Athletics Commission): Phil Webb

The Club shall adopt policies on Committee Conduct, Privacy, Drugs, Healthy Eating and SunSmart that shall be reviewed annually to ensure they remain relevant to WAMC needs.

RULE 5 ANNUAL AWARDS AND PERPETUAL TROPHIES

5.1 Patrons Trophy

Most outstanding Female performance over eight events.

5.2 Founder’s Trophy

Most outstanding Male performance over eight events.

5.3 Masters Trophies

Most outstanding female performance (35 years and over) and male performance (40 years and over) over eight events. Only events contested while at the specified age are included.

5.4 President’s Trophy

Most improved member. To be determined by comparing the member’s 8 best race results in the previous award period with their 8 best results of the current award period.

5.5 Age Group Awards

Most outstanding female performance and male performance over eight events in each of the age groups (starting from 16 to 19, then 20 to 24, 25 to 29 and so on). Where a member changes age groups during the period, the events contested at the older age group may be included in the eight events for the lower age group award. However, events contested at the lower age group can not be included in the eight events for the older age group award. A member may become eligible for two age group awards during the one award period (i.e. has the best performance in eight events in both age groups - this requires a minimum of 16 events).

In addition, Under 16 Awards will be made to members under 16 years of age, based on the most outstanding female performance and male performance over three events having a maximum distance of 5km. If a member attains the age of 16 during the year, races in which the member competes from the birthday on may be counted for the purpose of the 16 to 19 age group as above.

5.6 Tony Barugh Trophy

Awarded to a helper for outstanding voluntary service. Does not have to be awarded on an annual basis.

5.7 Lazarus Trophy

To be awarded to a member who has come back from serious injury / illness. Does not have to be awarded on an annual basis.

5.8 Notes applying to all the above Awards

5.8.1 Period for awards is 1 October 2001 to 30 September 2002.

5.8.2 Awards will be presented at the Annual Social.

5.8.3 Only financial members in good standing, both at the completion of the period and the date of the presentation ceremony to which the award relates, will be eligible for awards.

5.8.4 All Club runs and special events held by the Club will count towards the awards but not team events.

5.8.5 The above perpetual trophies remain the property of the Club. Miniatures or similar will be given for winners to keep permanently.

RULE 6 USE OF CLUB EQUIPMENT

6.1 Club events always take priority when Club equipment is required.

6.2 Club equipment can be used by outside organisations provided they guarantee to return the equipment in good condition including replacement if necessary.

6.3 Hire fees can be charged when considered appropriate.

6.4 The Equipment Officer and President (or acting President) can negotiate to hire or lend equipment when necessary. Any arrangements entered into must be notified to the next Committee meeting.

6.5 Display clock hire fee (inclusive of GST) will be $140.00. Display clock with scaffolding will be $220.00

RULE 7 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS

7.1 Runners World.

In return for the covering the printing costs of the first issue of the annual Club Programme on card, minor sponsorship of special events and acting as a contact point for WAMC through distribution of Club material and accepting entries, the Runner’s World logo is to be displayed on WAMC Programme free of charge and Runner’s World to be granted free advertising space in each of the issues of the Club newsletter.

7.2 Parmelia Print.

In return for covering the full printing costs for the Perth Marathon and Fremantle Half Marathon and half the printing costs for the Perth Half Marathon, Parmelia Print to be granted free advertising space in each of the issues of the Club newsletter.

Family members of Life Members may become financial members by paying the difference between the single and family membership rates. (Life Members being exempt from membership fees.)

RULE 9 CLUB EXPENDITURE

9.1 All capital expenditure or commitment exceeding $100.00 (e.g. race equipment, office equipment, fittings, buildings, etc) must be approved by the Committee before proceeding.

9.2 All payments over $100.00 to be made by Club cheque unless otherwise approved by the Executive.

9.3 Special events will be controlled by a budget that will be the financial statement from the previous year’s event (as approved by the Committee) and anything not covered by the budget will be subject to the ruling 9.1.

RULE 10 WAMC PROGRAMME – OTHER EVENTS

Events not being conducted by the WAMC (or not measured by the club) and that do not clash with a WAMC event, may be included in the program (with a disclaimer) at the discretion of the Committee.

11.1 Pro-rata Fees

Membership fee for new members joining through the year (and lapsed members under special circumstances as determined by the committee) shall be on a pro-rata basis depending on time of year they are joining, as follows:

1^st January to 30^th June 100% of annual fee

1^st July to 30^th September 50% of annual fee

1^st October to AGM 25% of annual fee

AGM to 30^th December following year 100% of annual fee

2. Nominated Events

New members are not required to nominate to help at any events for their first year but may do so if they so desire.

RULE 12 GRATUITIES & GIFTS

WAMC committee and paid employees shall not accept gratuities or gifts or gifts for personal gain when given to entice WAMC favour or in performance of normal WAMC duties. Such items, if appropriate, may be accepted on behalf of the Club, when they can be used to the benefit of the Club as a whole (e.g. used as a prize, etc) or to become the property of the Club (e.g. a gift / souvenir or presentation from an aligned body to be displayed in the Club office).

RULE 13 PAYMENT FOR WAMC DUTIES

Our Club exists on the voluntary labour given by our members. Payment to members for their service when other members give their time without payments must be considered very carefully and as a last resort. Where possible, if voluntary labour / service can not be obtained within the Club then payment should be made to outside persons to carry out the required function. Such appointments must be clearly documented detailing work performed and payment made.

RULE 14 USE OF WAMC LOGO

The use of the WAMC logo shall be restricted to the official Club matter and official Club merchandise. Use by any Club member or other person for whatever purpose (other than the above) must be approved by Committee.

15.1.1 Normal (scratch) Races.

Medals will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers (whether they are members or non-members) for each race. Any spot prizes to be awarded will be determined by the race director and/or Committee and made on race day by selecting place numbers. Winners must be present at the presentation (non-members will be eligible for these prizes).

15.1.2 Handicap Races.

Club medallions will be awarded to the first 5 finishers with a handicap who are financial members of the club. The fastest medallions will go to the male and female with the fastest times with or without handicaps.

15.1.3 Special Events.

Awards for special events will be determined on an event by event basis.

15.2 Race Fees

15.2.1 Fees for competing in Club races will be:

Members $3.00

Non-members $6.00

Under 16 years of age $1.00 (Members or non-members)

An additional $1.00 (not applicable to under 16) will be charged for Club events with a social component.

2. There will be no fees for mob training runs.

3. The race fees for special events will be determined on a race by race basis.

The Race Director shall not compete in the event he/she is directing.

Approval must be sought in writing, (with a sample of the material to be distributed) prior to the event (an absolute minimum of one week). Criteria for approval to include non-clash with WAMC events and sponsors of our event not to be compromised. All material to be distributed by WAMC personnel from a central point with "ONE" handout that may contain several stapled or packaged together. All applications to be approved by the Executive.

A fee (inclusive of GST) will apply for this service in accordance with the size of the event where the material is to be distributed, as follows:

0 to 500 competitors $ 150.00

501 to 1000 competitors $ 200.00

1000 to 2000 competitors $ 250.00

over 2000 competitors $ 300.00

15.5 Events with a Relay Component

For events where a relay is held in conjunction with a major event, runners in the relay will not be recognised in the major event results and any relay runner that start with the major event will result in that team being automatically disqualified.

For a marathon (42.2km) participants must turn 18 by the 31^st December in the year of competition.