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Conditions of Membership

Conduct
British Barbell operates an open membership policy. The Committee will not tolerate any form of discrimination or threatening behaviour.

Use of the Facilities
All members must use the facilities provided respectfully. In particular members are reminded to tidy up, replace weights, and take care when using chalk and talc.

Safety
Safety should always be the priority. The Club is committed to minimising the risk of injury and promoting longevity in the sport. All members are to familiarise themselves with spotting techniques (seeking guidance from the Committee if required), and to make themselves available to spot their fellow members. Where additional safety devices are available they should be used at all times.

Exercises
While all forms of exercise carry a degree of risk, the Committee may from time to time forbid certain exercises which are believed to put members at undue risk or for which the facilities do not cater for; members must respect such prohibitions.

Capacity
The Committee endeavours to make the facilities available as often as possible, however members are reminded that the club is run on a voluntary basis, and in the future it may be necessary to limit sessions to a safe capacity.

Sessions
Members must notify the member leading the session if they are unable to attend, or are running late, to avoidance unnecessary disruption.

Training
All training sessions are operated on the basis of group training; each session members are expected to form groups based on strength and training goals with a view to heightening safety and motivation.

Competitions
Members are not obliged to compete. However, the Committee encourages members to take part in local competitions to increase focus and to set training targets. With the exception of Supportive members, all members are required to register with the Great Britain Powerlifting Federation (“GBPF”), prior to competing.

Anti-Doping Policy
All members should make themselves available for drug testing, and abide by the anti doping policies of the National Governing Body. Members must inform the Committee of any prior anti doping offences. The Committee reserve the right to refuse membership to anyone who has been suspended or banned for anti doping offences.

Behaviour
All members must ensure that their behaviour does not bring the Club, the sport or the National Governing Body into disrepute. For the avoidance of doubt members must not maintain membership in, promote or support organisations which aim to promote competition outside of the National Governing Body.

GBPF/Club Policies
Members are required to observe all policies put into place by the GBPF and the Club, including any revisions or additional policies introduced during the course of the year.
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