Hardship Fund Policy

Rutherglen ASC is committed to helping all members access the correct level of services, as is needed by their level of commitment and ability in swimming.

The club is prepared to help members fund their Membership Fees if said member can provide the following evidence to show they are currently suffering under financial hardship:

  1. Have been a member of Rutherglen ASC for longer then 6 months.
  2. Have volunteered their time and commitment to help with at least 2 club events over the past 6 months.
  3. Can provide evidence of 1 of the following – all wage earners for the family are currently unemployed but actively seeking work or the family is currently supported by only 1 part-time wage earner.

All cases dealing with the hardship fund will be dealt with confidentially on an individual case by case basis by the following members of the club committee:-

  1. The Club President
  2. The Head Coach
  3. The Club Treasurer

Cases will be reviewed every 3 months and the Club has the right to stop any agreements with members at any time they deem necessary. All parties will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect those involved.