- New or aspirating members can join on the 1st Sunday of each month excluding June, July and August.
- The 1st Sunday of the month is a Club Sunday. This will be a ‘C’ Grade Walk and is designed to introduce new members to Hillwalking and Mountain Craft.
- New Members must pay the Club Fees which includes MCI Membership and Insurance once they have completed a Club Sunday.
- MCI Insurance runs from November 1st to October 31st
- New members are entitled to come along on any walks after pay their fees provided they are CARRYING THE FULL KIT LIST laid out by the Safety Committee. They must also be reasonably fit and healthy.
- It is advised that new members take part in ‘C’ and ‘B’ Grade walks until they are fit and competent enough for the tougher ‘A’ Grade walks.
- New members MUST attend the Navigation Classes which are run in February.
- All members must abide by the rules and ethos of the SMC.
- All children (Under 18s) must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times. There is a reduced rate for under 18s. The Parent/Guardian must be a fully paid up member.
- Only fully paid up members can participate in club events. Any members not compiling with the Safety Committee Rules will not be permitted take part in club events.
- Each month starts with a Grade ‘C’ walk and the other Sundays are graded ‘A’ or ‘B’ and require a good level of fitness and willingness to venture out in inclement weather conditions.
- No alcohol or other illegal substances are permitted on club walks.
- In the interest of safety and the preservation of the goodwill of the landowners Dogs are not permitted on club walks or events.
- Fees paid for club events and outings are not refundable.
- If you are getting a lift to/from a club walk don’t forget to share the petrol expenses with the driver.
- You are not allowed to bring friends/guests along on club walks. The only exception to this rule is if the person in question is already a paid up MCI member.
The club meets most Sundays from September through to June at Heat Merchants/Tubs & Tiles, Ballytivnan at 10.45am, unless otherwise indicated on the club calendar.
