Terms and Conditions of Hire

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Duration
It is the organizer’s responsibility to ensure guests are aware of finishing times.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed on the green at any time or in front of any of the door ways leading into the clubhouse.

Rink Hire Rules
Flat shoes must be worn at all times, or you can choose to go barefoot. No smoking, eating or drinking is allowed on the green at any time under any circumstance

Pricing
All prices are subject to change without notice and are current at the time of printing. Any changes in pricing will be advised directly to the client. Children aged between 3 and 12 years are charged at half the adult rate, and children under the age of 3 do not attract a charge

Final Numbers and Payment
Final numbers are to be confirmed (via email) and paid in full 5 business days prior to the event (all December functions need to be finalised 15 business days prior to the event). If a booking is cancelled within the 5 business days (15 business days for December functions) the full catering payment must be made to the Fitzroy Victoria Bowling & Sports Club for what the catering total amount would have come to, based on the original numbers quoted. This is non-negotiable. Payment needs to be completed at the conclusion of your event. Corporate functions may be invoiced (payment terms net 7 days) on prior approval of the Functions Manager.

Surcharges
A $1 surcharge is applied to all EFTPOS transactions.

Confirmation
To secure your booking you will be asked to pay a $120 deposit ($200 for December) at the time of the booking. This can be paid by Credit Card over the phone; we accept all cards except Diners Club. All EFTPOS transactions incur a $1 fee. The deposit will be lost if the booking is cancelled less than 7 days prior to the commencement time. All December bookings have a non-refundable deposit from time of booking unless due to in climate weather on the day of the booking. FVBC reserves the right to cancel any function where the said deposit is not received within this specified time.

Property Damage
Organizers are financially responsible for any damage sustained to our premises during the function including AV   equipment, buildings and surroundings. Clients are free to decorate function rooms as they please, though no sticky tape, glue or masking tape is to be used on walls, roof or windows. Any damage to the premises, person or equipment as a result of disorderly conduct by a guest at the event is the responsibility of the host.
FVBC does not accept any responsibility for damage or loss of merchandise or the personal property left at the club by any person prior to, or after the function.

Food & Beverage
No food or beverages of any kind will be permitted to be brought on to the premises for consumption at the function by the organizer or any of the organizer’s guests, without prior approval from the Functions Manager.

Entertainment
Management must be advised of the nature of entertainment to be booked, and is subject to approval. If on the day of the function you’re asked to alter the level of volume by a staff member of FVBC you must adhere.

Cancellation Policy
The number of Rinks requested at time of booking will be charged for even if not used – unless the booking is changed more than 5 business days prior to the commencement time and date of the booking unless due to inclement weather. For all December bookings if the booking is cancelled between the time the booking has been made to the commencement date of the booking, the deposit will be lost.

Privacy
All information provided to the club will be protected and only used for the purpose of your event or to contact you for further offers.

The Fitzroy Vitoria Bowling & Sports Club practices responsible service of alcohol.