Club Rules

These rules govern the operation of Plumas Disc Golf as a club, unless otherwise specified.

1. Membership
   1. Membership in Plumas Disc Golf is open to any individual who pays the applicable annual membership fee.
   2. Membership is valid for the calendar year in which it is purchased and expires December 31st of that year, unless renewed.
   3. Membership renewal is enabled by default (auto-renewal) but may be turned off or canceled by the member at any time.
   4. Membership tiers are described on the Membership page, with benefits subject to change at the discretion of the Board.
   5. Membership does not guarantee entry into any specific event; some events may have additional registration requirements or capacity limits.
2. Governance / Officers
   1. Plumas Disc Golf is governed by a Board of Officers, consisting of the following positions, in order of precedence: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Officer(s) at Large.
   2. President: Oversees overall club operations, presides over Board meetings, and serves as the primary point of contact for club matters.
   3. Vice President: Assists the President and assumes President responsibilities in their absence.
   4. Secretary: Maintains records of Board meetings, membership, and club correspondence.
   5. Treasurer: Manages club finances, including dues, event proceeds, and expenditures.
   6. Officer(s) at Large: Support the Board with league management, event coordination, and other duties as assigned.
   7. Term: Officers serve a term of two (2) years, after which the position is subject to re-election by the Board.
   8. Selection: Officers are elected by the existing Board of Officers.
   9. In the absence of the President and Vice President, rules disputes or decisions requiring officer authority will be handled by the highest-ranking officer present, per the order in 2.1.
3. Elections
   1. Elections for open or expiring Officer positions will be held by a vote of the current Board of Officers.
   2. A quorum of a majority of Officers must participate for a vote to be valid.
   3. Elections are decided by a simple majority of the votes cast.
   4. Officers may serve consecutive terms if re-elected by the Board.
   5. In the event an Officer position becomes vacant mid-term (resignation, removal, etc.), the Board will hold a vote, under the same quorum and majority requirements, to appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term.
4. Board Meetings
   1. The Board will hold regular meetings to conduct club business, review finances, and plan events.
   2. Board meetings are planned to occur quarterly, with a minimum of one (1) meeting required per year.
   3. Meeting agendas and minutes will be recorded by the Secretary and published on the Plumas Disc Golf website.
   4. Special meetings may be called by the President, or by a majority of the Board, as needed.
5. Committees
   1. The Board may form committees as needed to address specific club matters.
   2. Committee composition and size are determined by the Board on an as-needed basis and are not fixed.
   3. Committee members are appointed by the Board and may include current Officers and/or general members in good standing.
6. Dues & Fees
   1. Annual membership dues are set by the Board and are subject to change from year to year.
   2. Changes to membership dues are decided by a Board vote, under the same quorum and simple majority requirements described in Section 3.
   3. Current membership dues and tiers are listed on the Membership page.
   4. Event-specific fees (e.g., league or tournament entry fees) may apply in addition to membership dues, as described on each event's page.
   5. Membership dues are non-refundable, including in cases where a member cancels their membership partway through the year.
   6. Any changes to membership dues will be published on the Plumas Disc Golf website in advance of the following membership year.
7. Conduct and Etiquette
   1. All members and participants are expected to adhere to the PDGA Code of Conduct (Section 3 of the PDGA Competition Manual) and demonstrate good sportsmanship at club events and courses. Players may also reference the Disc Golfer's Code as a simplified, plain-language companion to the Code of Conduct.
   2. Members are expected to treat other players, volunteers, officers, and course staff with respect.
   3. All events run by Plumas Disc Golf will adhere to PDGA rules of play, regardless of whether the event is PDGA-sanctioned, unless otherwise specified in that event's own rules.
8. Rules Disputes
   1. Rules disputes at club events will be handled by that event's Event Coordinator.
   2. The Event Coordinator may take the form of a League Director, Tournament Director, Assistant Tournament Director, or other official, as designated for that specific event.
9. Disciplinary Process / Disqualification
   1. Violations of these rules, event-specific rules, or the PDGA Code of Conduct may result in disqualification from an event, at the discretion of that event's Event Coordinator.
   2. Repeated or serious violations may be escalated to the Disciplinary Committee for review.
   3. The Disciplinary Committee may impose consequences up to and including revocation of membership.
10. Amendments to These Rules
    1. These rules may be amended by a vote of the Board of Officers, under the same quorum and simple majority requirements described in Section 3.
    2. Amendments take effect immediately upon approval, unless otherwise specified by the Board.
    3. The current version of these rules will always be published on the Plumas Disc Golf website.
11. Agreement to the Rules
    1. By becoming a member of, or participating in any event hosted by, Plumas Disc Golf, all members and participants agree to abide by these club rules.