New Members
For complete new membership package information please use the links listed below.
Fill out the New Membership Application Form and come along to the next skiclub meeting.
Skiclub meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at our Loam Island Clubhouse just up from the Blacks Weir Boat Ramp they start at 7.30pm. See you there!
A Usefull Tip!!!!!!!
Use the Membership Checklist to ensure you have all the relevant information before coming along to a meeting to sign up, YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR PAPERWORK at the point of sign on.
Useful Forms
Membership Checklist
Membership Form
Boat Scrutineering
Dam Orientation
Dam Rules
2009 Membership Renewal Checklist
Renewal of Membership
Useful Links
Blacks weir River - Permits
Baron River Ski Club
Australian Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation (AWWF) |
INFORMATION
Basic information for new and interested members
MEETINGS
The club holds meetings at the Clubhouse situated at the multi user facilty at Loam Island situated on Upper Ross River Road on the first Tuesday of the each month, (expect January and November) commencing at 7.30pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.
New members seeking membership must attend Two meetings prior to being acceptted as members and gaining access to the Dam, it is expected that all members attend at least 1 meeting per year and that they attend at least one working bee.
FEES
Joining Fee $150
Membership Fee $200 per year, payable at the end of June for the following financial year
Dam Access Fee $100 per year
Key Deposit $50 refundable
Membership Discount
You will recieve a discount of $50 on next years membership fees if you attend 2 working bees within the next year, if you choose not to attend than you will be expected to pay the full amount when the fees are next due.
RULES
Rules are necessary to ensure the safety of all members and their families in addition to protect our clubs reputation and community values.
We therefore ask you to study and abide by them. Failure to comply with the rules can result in suspension or cancellation of your membership.
SKIING ON THE WEIR
Currently, to use your boat on the weir you do not need to be a member of the club. The weir has been opened to the general public subject to the rules displayed on the sign at the Loam Island boat ramp. TWSC have no authority on the Blacks Weir water, when the TWSC host events on the river it is by application for a permit to operate by exception in the 6 Knot No Wash section of the river or by permit to close a section of the river.
SKIING ON ROSS RIVER DAM
The Townsville Water Ski Club currently has permitted access to the Ross River Dam for water skiing only. A permit to ski on the dam has been issued to the TWSC by Townsville City Council, there are strict rules and conditions that the club must adhere to, that will ensure our ability to maintain this access, access to this facility is a priviledge and not a right, TWSC is committed to ensuring ongoing access in the future.
Our activities are closely scrutineered by TCC representatives, The “TWSC Dam Rules” form part of the conditions of the permit and must be adherred to without exception, any non compliance by members may result in the cancellation of our permit.
TCC is the body that controls the dam and has a ranger on staff that monitors the activity on the dam and ensures compliance with the rules.
The TWSC is also encouraged to report any activity that is outside the conditions of the permit by other parties to the TCC Ranger.
BOAT SCRUTINEERING
Before the TWSC can grant members’ access to the dam, the member will be required to present the club membership officer and comittee with a current scrutineering certificate, a signed copy of the “Ross River Dam Rules”, and a signed dam orientation form, all available for download from this website.
The purpose of the scrutineering certificate is to ensure the boat is in a safe condition and there are no risks of fuel or oil leaks into the dam. This certificate will be required to be renewed every 12 months. It is the boat owners’ responsibility to ensure you boat is capable of passing such certificate at all times, for example, should your boat develop a fuel or oil leak at any time it must be fixed prior to use on the dam.
Scrutineering for social boats and race boats can be arranged with the following people;
Bob Haslett - B & M Marine 47796569
George Devlin - L&M Motors 47243143
or TWSC committee member via the website contacts.
BOAT REGISTRATION, LICENCING AND INSURANCE
Club members are also required to provide the TWSC with a current copy of the following documentation:
- A current boat insurance certificate having water skiers liability to a minimum value of $10,000,000.
- A current boat registration certificate
- A current Boat/Car Drivers Licence
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