GENERAL CLUB RULES
1. Rules. These are the Rules of The Bailiwick Club of Greenwich, Connecticut. The Board of Governors have
been established and amended these rules over the past few decades, they and have been reorganized and re-
ratified in May of 2011.
2. Exclusivity. The facilities of the Club are designated to the exclusive use and enjoyment of its Members and
their guests. Any use of the Club facilities by a group of non-Members requires Board approval.
3. Operating Hours. Hours of operation of the Club are 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
4. Entrance. During the Spring and Summer seasons, Members are required to enter by the front door to register
themselves and their guests at the desk. Climbing fences is prohibited.
5. Parties. Parties and other organized functions require the express consent of the Board of Governors or the
Club Manager.
6. Behavior. Proper Club decorum and appropriate dress is required within the clubhouse area.
7. Minor Supervision. Children under 10 years old must be supervised by an adult or another designated person
acceptable to the Club Manager while on Club grounds.
8. Responsibility. Members are responsible for the actions of their children and their guests, including payment of
any damage caused by them. Members may be disciplined for violations of the Club’s rules by their children or
their guests.
9. Tobacco Products. All tobacco products are prohibited on Club grounds.
10. Ball Playing. Ball Playing is restricted to the lower field near the playground .
11. Vehicles. Vehicles may be parked only in areas clearly designated for parking, and vehicles parked outside of
those areas may be removed. Handicap parking restrictions must be observed.
12. Animals. Animals, except Service animals accompanying Members or guests with disabilities, are not permitted
on the Club grounds or in the Clubhouse. Motor vehicles containing animals will not be permitted to remain on the
Club premises.
13. Personal Property. The Club is not responsible for personal property.
14. Bills. Bills for dues and other charges will be rendered monthly. Amounts outstanding for a period in excess of
30 days may be subject to finance charges at rates set time to time by the Board. If a Member has an amount
outstanding in excess of 90 days the Members’ privileges are suspended until all outstanding amounts are paid,
unless in the judgment of the board mitigating circumstances warrant an exception. Questions concerning billing
should be addressed to the accounting office.
15. Complaints. All complaints concerning the Club, its management, any officer or employee shall be made in
writing to the Board and shall be signed by the complainant.
16. Discipline. The Club Manager, Assistant Club Manager, Director of Tennis or Pool Director is required to notify
the Board of any violation of the Rules by any Member or Guest. The Board may discipline a Member for a
violation by a Member or his/her guest.
17. Enforcement. The Club Manager is authorized to enforce these Rules on behalf of the Club.
18. Violations of the Rules. The Club Manager shall inform any Member of any violation of these rules by a
Member or a Member’s Guest, and shall report continued violations to the Board for further action. In the absence
of the Club Manager, any officer or Member of the Board is empowered to exercise full responsibility in
determining all emergency matters affecting the conduct and administration of Club activities. The Board will
determine the appropriate punishment for the violation from a Letter of reprimand to Expulsion from the Club.
19. Liability. None of the Club, its Governors, officers or employees shall be liable for any injuries to persons or
damage to or loss of property involving Members, guests or other persons on Club premises. Each Member
agrees to indemnify and to hold the Club, the Board, officers and employees harmless from and against any and
all claims made by them and their guests or invitees for personal injury, damage to or loss of property occurring
on the Club premises unless caused by the gross negligence and willful misconduct of Club employees.
20. Amendments. These Rules maybe amended or repealed by the Board at any regular or special meeting and
without prior notice. However, the Board shall promptly notify the membership of the amendment or repeal of any
rule.

