Blind River Curling Club

Policy Name: Refund Policy

Policy Number:     BRCC – 04

Version:                   December 13, 2018

Approval Date:      December 13, 2018

As a Not-For-Profit Corporation, the Blind River Curling Club (BRCC)relies on annual membership fees as a primary source of revenue to fund its operations. Many of the club activities that go into making BRCC a successful entity, are the result of volunteers who oversee the business operations of the club.

Policy Statement

1)  Membership Fees: Upon receipt and processing of an applicant's registration and placement on the membership registration list; it is the position of the Blind River Curling Club that there are no refunds of membership fees.

Exceptional Circumstances

=         Any registered member that sustains an injury or illness during curling season and is unable to curl for the balance of the season may receive a pro-rated refund of their membership.  No administration fee will be incurred.

=          Any registered member who decides to withdraw their registration prior to the start of their first night of curling may receive a full refund. A $25 administration fee will be incurred.

=         Youth curlers (18 years of age and under) curling for the first time and decides they do not enjoy it; may receive a full refund prior to the first month after the start of curling.  No administrative fee will be incurred.

2)  Bonspiel and Clinic Fees: Upon receipt and processing of an applicant's registration and placement on the event list, it is the position of the Blind River Curling Club that there are no refunds of event fees.

Exceptional Circumstances

=         A participant who decides to withdraw their entry within 30 days of the event date, may receive a full refund or partial refund as determined by the event convenor. A $25 administration fee will be incurred.

=         Any other circumstances not listed here may be submitted to the event convenor for consideration. Refund eligibility and amount are at the sole discretion of the Event Convenor.

How do I request a refund?

Membership refund exception requests must be submitted in writing/email to the Board of Directors outlining the request.

Bonspiel and Clinic Fees exception requests must be submitted in writing/email to the Event Convenor.

Review: This policy will be reviewed by the BRCC Board of Directors on an annual basis