Membership referral programme

13 05 2010

Dumfries Sports Club has just introduced a membership referral scheme which enables existing members to benefit from the introduction of new members to the Club.

During the past 18 months’ recession and general financial-tightening, the Club has strived to contain operating costs and expenses in order to maintain reasonable value-for-money membership fees.

The Club also recognises that an increasing membership can help mitigate increased costs outwith our control and as such to encourage existing members to spread the “word” about our Club it is offering a referral fee for successful membership introductions.

Referral fees will take the form of either a voucher for use as a credit against next year’s membership fees, or as a credit to the member’s account for use towards court fees.

So spread the “word” about your Club. For full details see here!

DSC membership referral programme 2010


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Start of the Hundred Club

19 02 2010

The club are starting a 100/200 Club from next month as as a fund-raising initiative.

It is open to members and non-members of the club. Profits go to club operation and maintenance. 

MONTHLY DRAWS
March 2010 to February 2011
£24 a year, (£2 per month)

Details and the entry form are available here.


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DSC Membership Week 27 Feb-5 Mar

5 02 2010

Membership week for the Dumfries Sports Club will run from Saturday 27 February to Friday 5 March. Subscription fees have been retained at the 2009 levels. News for members and the Membership Form can be downloaded here, 2010 Dumfries Sports Club Membership Form (in Adobe/PDF format).

Membership Week; Sat 27th February, 12:30pm to 6:30pm; Sun 28th February 12:30pm to 2:30pm; Mon 1st March – Fri 5th March, 7pm to 9pm.

Membership Fees can be paid before that week and it is intended that fobs will be changed by Friday 19 March.


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A Question of Sport – 10th April

18 01 2010

Teams of 4 representing the Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Tennis and Running sections will do battle to win the Dumfries Sports Club Question of Sport Trophy 2010

At 2pm on Saturday 10th April
Grand National Day
In Dumfries Sports Club

To Enter; Speak to a section head.

Or, for more information; offers of help;
Speak to Dougie/Carol Brotherston. 01387 252464

Grand National Sweepstake

The Grand National takes place on 10th April. So also decided that day is the winner of the Grand National Sweepstake which is running from now until the 3rd of April.

Horses cost £15 or £1.50 per week for 10 weeks with all monies expected to be paid by the 3rd when there will be an official draw for the horses (at the club). People wishing to buy horses should give their names and money to the bar staff.


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2009 AGM Report

31 12 2009

The 2009 AGM for the Sports Club was held recently before Christmas. The Chairman’s report for the year is available here.

The club has a new Membership Secretary with Keith Gristwood taking on that important role. Thanks go to the hard work of Clark Donaldson who has stepped down  from that role and also to Raymond Currie who also stepped down from the position of House Convener which is now vacant.

Despite such a fraught financial climate generally the club still made a reasonable profit and it was agreed at the meeting that membership fees should remain the same for the coming year.

The next meeting of the new committee takes place on Monday the 11th January.

Chairperson – John Glendinning
Vice Chairperson -Peter Bacci
Treasurer/Secretary – Gladys McClymont
Membership Secretary – Keith Gristwood
House/Bar Convener – Vacant/Pam Donaldson
Ground Convener – [Cricket and Tennis sections]
Social Convener – [Section representatives]
Member – David McNaught


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2009 Chairman’s Report

30 12 2009

It is pleasing to note that the work carried out in the last 18 months or so to enable the Club to become more energy efficient has had a positive effect in that we have stabilised our costs that, in turn, has helped our overall financial position and we have recorded a reasonable profit on our accounts this year which, given the difficult financial climate, must be seen as a very positive result. On your behalf the management committee strive to reduce our overheads and we have introduced some minor changes to cleaning and bar arrangements during the quieter winter period that will help our financial stability.

Generally, it has been a good year on the sporting front for the Club and membership levels remain healthy in all sections. In particular, I would like to highlight the excellent work undertaken by the squash section in bringing the first ever national Squash Masters tournament to the club which was a resounding success and thanks go to Keith Gristwood for his excellent work in organising such a prestigious event. The cricket section have also had further acknowledgement for the condition of the ground which has been in pristine condition throughout the year – well done to all concerned.

Members can be rest assured that the management committee will continue to work tirelessly on their behalf to ensure that facilities remain of a high standard and continue to be at a reasonable cost. My thanks go again to all members of the management committee who, without their help, the club could not function as effectively and efficiently as it presently does.

John Glendinning
Chairman


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Sports Club 2009 AGM – Wed 16th Dec 7:30pm

4 12 2009

The Sports Club A.G.M. will now be held on Wednesday 16th Dec 2009 at 7.30pm.


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Sports Club Quiz – Sat 28th Nov 7:30

23 11 2009

The Dumfries Sports Club Quiz takes place at the clubhouse this Saturday, the 28th November, at 7:30pm.

Teams of 4 of all ages are invited.  The cost is £5 including food. Any profits go to charity. Everybody welcome. Your friendly local quizmaster is Stephen Mohan.


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Squash: Raise funds when online

16 11 2009

EasyFundraising Online ShoppingFundraising Website – the squash club has now signed up to the Easyfundraising website, the same used by the Cricket Club.

There are over 2,000 retailers available, no additional costs involved and also discounts available. This approach has successfully raised hundreds of pounds for other clubs.

The funds raised will go towards maintenance of the squash courts and in particular the impending work required on the floors of courts 3 and 4.

Just register at the following web address www.easyfundraising.org.uk/dsc and then carry out your online shopping as normal. Look out for special offers and increased contributions!

So remember it for any planned Christmas shopping and support the squash club at the same time. Further details are available here.

Thanks
The Squash Committee


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Squash: Court Renovations Update

3 11 2009

The latest stage of our squash court renovations programme was completed during the first week of October. The main focus of this stage was the repair and re-plastering of Court 1’s walls and the sanding-down of the floor. At some future date, the floor in Court 1 may need to be lifted, the bearers replaced and the floor re-laid.

On Courts 3 and 4, the front walls were sanded-down, repaired and re-painted while several loose floorboards (and springy areas) were also repaired and the court lines renewed. During the repair of the springy areas we were informed that the distance between the bearers on Courts 3 and 4 are significantly wider apart (700mm) than would be today’s norm (400mm) and as such in the future both these floors will likely require lifting, new bearers inserted and the floors re-laid to maintain the integrity of the playing surface.

We hope the recent repairs have met with your approval. If you discover any new loose boards please contact one of the committee members.

Thanks
The Squash Committee


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New Bar Hours

1 11 2009

The club’s bar hours have been revised for the winter and are now in operation.

Mon-Fri: 16:30-22:00

Saturday: 14:00-20:00

Sunday: 12:30-20:00

These hours are experimental due to demand and will be reviewed and monitored by the Management Committee. Any special demands or comments should be submitted in writing to the Secretary.

Thanks
Management Committee


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Squash: Team Squash

28 10 2009

D&G Squash League: For information, Nunholm court fees for team games have been increased this year to £3 per person, with the exception of juniors. The fee for all juniors will be £1.50.


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