Terms & Conditions
Spring Park Golf Course Membership Terms & Conditions
In consideration of the Golf Course permitting me to attend the facilities I, the undersigned agree to pay the Golf Course or its successors for the membership of choice.
1. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement unless the contrary intention appears:
- The singular includes the plural and vice versa.
- A reference to a party includes that party’s legal personal representative heirs and assigns.
- “Member” includes the parent or guardian of the Member if the Member is under 18 years.
- “Centre” or Facility” means the Belgravia Leisure Managed Facility named on the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract that this refers to.
2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- The Member agrees to pay the full value of the selected membership as outlined, which is calculated by;
- The weekly rate stipulated (as per commencement rate) multiplied by 52. - If the Member wishes to cancel their membership before completing payment of the initial total membership value, the Member shall be liable for a cancellation fee. This fee will be the lesser of:
- The remaining membership balance or $250.
- Once the Member has fulfilled payment of the initial total membership value, they may cancel their membership without penalty by providing 30 days written notice to the golf course.
- All Membership prices are subject to annual CPI increase on (or around) July 1st annually.
- Please be aware that you are entitled to a membership suspension for medical reasons. We require a medical certificate and notice in advance of leave. Backdated suspension requests will not be accepted.
- Suspensions can only be processed in full week blocks (based on a Tuesday-to-Tuesday cycle).
- If you fail to make complete payment at any given time you will be notified and given 14 days to remedy the outstanding payment.
- If you have not remedied the situation within 14 days, you will be suspended from using the golf course until outstanding monies are paid in full.
- If paying by Direct Debit the Member agrees to pay the instalment amount at the agreed payment frequency until the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract is terminated in accordance with Clause 10 below. Should there be any arrears in payments the Member authorises Belgravia Leisure to debit the outstanding balance to bring the account up to date.
4. PRIVACY DISCLAIMER
- You agree that we may use your personal information for internal marketing purposes. We may use your personal information to develop marketing lists and other programs. We may include your name and contact details on marketing lists and offer you goods and services by mail, telephone, facsimile, email or SMS
- If you do not agree to this Privacy Disclaimer, please inform facility staff.
5. LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT
- This agreement is legally binding whether my use of the facility and its services is determined and paid on an annual or weekly basis.
- The membership must remain current after the initial total membership value has been paid to have the $250.00 cancellation fee waived.
- I declare that I am physically and medically fit and capable to engage in Golf related exercise and programs at the Golf Course.
- I have and will inform staff of any condition or risk that may influence my ability to participate in any golf exercise or program prior to commencement.
- I am 18 years of age or older at the time of signing. If not my parent/adult guardian will sign also.
I agree to the terms above and on the throughout this form. (You should read these terms carefully and ask about anything you do not understand).
6. REPLACEMENT CARD FEE
If a Membership Card is lost, destroyed or damaged and requires replacement a Replacement Card Fee of $5.00 payable to the Centre will apply.
7. DAMAGE & PERSONAL INJURY
Disclaimer
To the extent permitted by law, the Centre excludes any liability to the Customer in contract, tort, statute or in any other way for any injury, damage or loss of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, any liability for direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damage), sustained by the Customer and/or any other person, or for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by the Customer, arising from or in connection with this Membership Agreement and/or the services/products provided by the Centre, and/or any act or omission of the Centre.
Warning under the Fair-Trading Act 1999
a) If you participate in these activities your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair-Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the activities were not supplied with due care and skill or were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in or on this notice/appointment.
NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in or on this notice, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier's part. "Gross negligence" is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004.
(b) Under the provisions of the Fair-Trading Act 1999 several conditions are implied in contracts for the supply of certain goods and services. These conditions mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are-
- Rendered with due care and skill: and
- As fit for the purpose for which they are commonly bought as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and
- Reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplier.
Under section 32N of the Fair-Trading Act 1999, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these conditions do not apply to you. If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services were not rendered with due care and skill or they were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form.
NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier's part. "Gross negligence" is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004.
8. INCREASE IN FEES
If paying by Direct Debit, Belgravia Leisure on or around July 1st annually , upon sending notice to the Member’s last known email and giving 14 days’ notice, increase the instalment amount. If the Member wishes to terminate the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract as a result of the increase in the instalment amount, the Member must notify Belgravia Leisure or the Centre in writing within 14 days of the date of the written notice sent by Belgravia Leisure. The Membership Agreement will be terminated upon receipt of this notice. If the Member does not notify Belgravia Leisure or the Centre of its intention to terminate the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract within such specified time period, then the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract will remain in force and the increase in the instalment amount will be deemed to be accepted by the Member.
9. SEVERABILITY
In the event any part of this Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract being or becoming void or unenforceable then that part shall be severed from the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract with the intention that the balance of the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract shall remain in full force and effect, unaffected by the severance.
10. CANCELLATION / TERMINATION
Cooling Off Period:
The Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract is subject to a 7-day cooling off period:
- The cooling off period commences at the close of business on the “Commencement Date”.
- The cooling off period is 7 days.
- The cooling off period ends at close of business on the 7th day after the “Commencement Date”.
- New members have the right to cancel their membership within the cooling off period if they are not completely satisfied with the services and programs.
- All cooling off cancellations must be in writing to the Manager.
- Upon providing written advice of a permanent disability or serious illness, along with a letter from a medical practitioner detailing the disability or illness, the Centre may agree to cancel the membership effective from the day of notice for an Administration Fee of up to 10% of the Membership Fee.
- All monies will be refunded with the exception of charges for services already delivered.
- Cancellations inside the Minimum Term – The Member may terminate their Membership Agreement before completing payment of the initial total membership value if all the instalments and fees due up to the date of termination are paid, in addition the Member shall be liable for a cancellation fee. This fee will be the lesser of the remaining membership balance or $250.
- Cancellations after completion of the Minimum Term – After the expiry of the minimum term or payments, and after all instalments and fees due have been paid in full. A member may terminate their agreement without penalty. There will be a period of notice of 30 days unless otherwise specified by the Centre between the date of request and the date of actual termination during which any payments due must still be paid in full. The Member shall not consider that the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract has been terminated until 30 days after the termination date. Termination of the Direct Debit Request (DDR) and Contract will also terminate the Direct Debit Request Authority.
- If you decide to pay your membership in full, there will be no refunds available if you wish to terminate your membership prior to the end of your agreement.
- Upon providing written advice of a permanent disability or serious illness, along with a letter from a medical practitioner detailing the disability or illness, the Centre may agree to cancel the membership effective from the day of notice. In such a case the balance of the unused portion of the membership less the Administration Fee shall be refunded to the Member.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry or evict any person from the venue for any breach of these conditions, and this may result in subsequent disciplinary action.
Behaviour Standards
Spring Park Golf Course respects the rights and worth of every person to enjoy their visit. Management expects patrons to:
- Not display abusive, harmful, offensive, or threatening behaviour and/or language.
- Not physically threaten other patrons.
- Not conduct any behaviour or action that could injure others or damage equipment.
- Treat staff with respect. Intimidation or abuse is not acceptable.
- Respect the property, equipment, and resources of SPGC.
- Ensure your behaviour contributes to a safe and harassment-free environment.
Course Etiquette
Spring Park Golf Course enforces local rules to ensure the safety of patrons & the preservation of course condition:
- All golfers must check in with the proshop prior to your round.
- Do not tee off the first scheduled tee time of the day.
- Greenskeepers have right of way, respect their role and safety.
- Adhere to any local rules in place, including golf cart use based on course condition.
- Adhere to SPGC heat & extreme weather polices.
- Patrons are to adhere to appropriate course etiquette as displayed on the First Tee Sign.
We want you to feel comfortable, safe and presentable whilst at the golf course.
- Must wear suitable golfing attire (No singlets).
- No Thongs or work boots permitted on the golf course.
- Clothing with inappropriate & offensive slogans or prints are not permitted.
Photography of our beautiful golf course is encouraged, please take photos and share & tag us on Facebook & Instagram @springparkgolfcourse. However, we do have rules around photography for the safety of all patrons:
- Taking photographs of other patrons without their consent is not permitted.
- Taking photographs of minors without the consent of a parent or guardian is not permitted.
- Taking photographs in the changerooms & toilets is not permitted.
- Spring Park Golf Course is a regulated venue & we must adhere to strict regulations:
- No Alcohol.
- No use of illicit substances or drugs.
- Cigarettes, vapes and e-cigarettes are only permitted in designated smoking areas around the facility.
- Management reserve the right to inspect belongings & confiscate any alcohol or drugs.
Confirmation
- Successful online bookings will receive an automatic confirmation via email.
- No further confirmation is required.
- The internet booking system is directly linked to the reservation software, and the member will only be contacted if a Spring Park Golf Course staff member has a query regarding your booking.
- If a confirmation email is not received, the member must check that the email entered is correct. Queries, questions or problems with the Spring Park Golf Course Booking System please telephone 9551 5163.
- The member is required as proof of booking to provide the reference number used to secure the booking at the time of registration to the Pro-shop staff member.
- Spring Park Golf Course reserves the right to alter tee times without notice due to circumstances outside of Spring Park Golf Course’s control. (E.g. lightning, slow play, course renovations).
- Members must only place their name on the tee sheet once, multiple bookings under the same members name will not be permitted.
- Bookings can be modified online by members until midnight the day prior to the booking.
- Should the member wish to modify or change their booking to an alternative time or date on the day of play, contact must be made with Spring Park Golf Course proshop staff on 9551 5163.
- The Pro-shop Staff Member will confirm availability of the new tee time and date if possible.
- Members are required to book in their guests.
- Guests are required to pay the applicable green to the proshop prior to play.
- You must check in at Golf Pro-shop a minimum of 15-20 minutes before your tee time is due to start. Should you not arrive and register with Golf Pro-shop you may risk the cancellation of your tee time.
- Spring Park Golf Course reserves the right to remove members from the course if the rules of Spring Park Golf Course have not been adhered to. These rules are consistent with the etiquette outlined by the R&A in the rules of golf and are monitored by golf management and pro-shop staff.
- All patrons utilising the Spring Park Golf Course do so under the instruction of golf management and pro-shop staff. Failure to adhere to instructions may result in removal from the golf course.
- No refunds will be given in the event that a member is removed from the course.
- If bookings are made in multiples and a player does not show, no refund will be given for the “no show” player. In the event that a player is unavailable to play for a pre-booked tee time reservation 48hrs notice must be given to an authorised representative of Spring Park Golf Course and a credit note for the tee time will be issued. The ‘credit note’ will be issued and must be used at a mutually agreed time.
