Alton Golf Club believes that it is the responsibility of everybody at our club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and where possible, risk.
We ask that you:
• Treat everyone equally and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability
• Help to create an environment where all have an equal opportunity to participate
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat everyone with mutual trust and respect
• If you see any form of discrimination, do not condone it or allow it to go unchallenged, and report to the club committee as soon as possible
• Maintain the well-being and safety of all individuals
• Promote the positive aspects of golf when representing yourself or the club (e.g., fair play, honesty and etiquette)

We will not tolerate any form of:
• verbal, physical, sexual and emotional abuse including harassment or bullying
• Verbal abuse or harassment towards staff and other workers at the club
• Offensive and insulting written / email communications to staff, workers, committee representatives or other members
• Illegal behaviour such as smoking indoors or consuming illegal or performance enhancing drugs or stimulants
• Excessive foul language/loud swearing, in the clubhouse and on the course
• Posting hurtful comments or personal attacks on social networking sites
• Drunkenness which leads to offensive behaviour
• Any form of cheating, which may include deliberate manipulation of handicap.

Any breaches of this code of conduct will be subject to our disciplinary procedures and dealt with immediately by the Trustees of Alton Golf Club.