Governance Information for your Club

 

We often hear the word Governance banded around sport, but what does it mean to you in your Club? Essentially governance incorporates club management, direction, control and regulation.

 

In essence organisation governance is the responsibility for the functioning and overall direction of the club and is a necessary component for all Club Committees to be aware of and manage closely, and this section of the website is aimed at providing you with basic guidance on the main governance areas controls within your club such as your Club Constitution.

 

 

 Club Constitutions made simple

The Club Constitution is the single most important document for your Club. It sets out the purpose and rules of your lifesaving or lifeguarding club. To help you understand what can often seem like a daunting take, this clear yet simple guidance document takes you through the various options you have and explains the importance of the document and the key elements that must be considered.

 

 RLSS UK Model Club Constitution

This template Club constitution, editable for your own Clubs requirements, provides Clubs with the recommended document structure, RLSS UK mandatory clauses for affiliation along with additional clauses for you to consider in your own Club Constitution.