“The 100 Club”
A major contributor to the sporting, social & cultural life of our community.
The 100 Club has taken the place of the old supporters’ association and is administered by the Membership Secretary and Hon Treasurer, as a “Small Lottery” as defined by the Gambling Act 2005. All funds generated remain within the Club as membership contributions or a modest contribution to our mini and youth end of season awards and an other club project. Any of our operational sections can apply for a share of funds and receive consideration by the General Committee.
The rules of the Lottery are noted below. In order to keep administration as simple as possible, the Club would invite you to subscribe annually starting as early as possible before 1st weekend in September. You may apply for up to 5 tickets per household, but in order to comply with regulations all ticket-holders must be over 16 years old.
There will be two spectacular “Jackpot Draws”, both of which have been supplemented this year (and are well worth winning); one in time for Christmas and one at the end of the season in April; in addition, there will be 6 other draws at the end of each of the regular playing months.
All of the funds generated will be split (40% to prize money and 60% as a contribution to Club) – all of which (£60) will be classed as individual social membership for those who do not hold any other form of membership.
We are asking for a contribution of £100 in total and the prizes below (assuming a full uptake of 100 tickets). To keep matters simple for our Treasurer and Accountant, we would ideally like to collect this in one go by the 1st weekend in September – sorry, we cannot afford to operate a monthly Direct Debit scheme. The membership can be found on our website.
The Prizes
September 2022 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
October 2022 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
November 2022 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
Jackpot December 2022 First Prize £700 Second Prize £375 Third Prize £150
January 2023 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
February 2023 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
March 2023 First Prize £100 Second Prize £50 Third Prize £25
Jackpot April 2023 First Prize £700 Second Prize £375 Third Prize £150
(Based upon 100 subscribers, this equates to £3,500 in Prizes; £6,000 in memberships; £250 donated to mini and youth end of season award party)
Obviously we are hoping for a full take-up of the 100 tickets, but we won’t limit the number until we reach our maximum of 300. The payouts will be increased accordingly for cash prizes, with corresponding increases in memberships and contributions to Club funds. In the event that the uptake falls short, all prizes will be reduced accordingly, pro-rata format.
We particularly hope this scheme proves popular with Dads, Mums and Guardians of our Mini & Youth players, our Women & Girls’ section and with all current social members and supporters. If you are already a paid up playing an additional £40 is sufficient to enter you into the draws.
Many thanks, Paul Balmer, President
“North 100 Club Rules”
General
- The name of the Lottery is “North 100 Club”, but will not be limited to 100 tickets. Hereafter, it will be called “the Lottery”
- The purpose of the Lottery is to raise funds for Cheltenham North RFC Ltd, hereafter called “the Club”, located at Stoke Orchard Road, Cheltenham GL52 7DG.
Membership
- Tickets for the Lottery will be available for purchase by members (or prospective members) of CNRFC who are over the age of 16. Each ticket will be issued in the name and address of the participant and will not be transferable.
- Subscription for one number/ticket shall be £80 per year, payable in advance by debit/credit card at the bar, cheque or annual / monthly standing order as described.
- A minimum of 50 tickets will need to be sold in order for the lottery to take place. Should this number not be reached all tickets will be refunded. The maximum number of tickets available will be capped at 300; however, this may be amended in future by the General Committee.
- The Lottery will be run on an annual basis starting on the 1stday of September each year. Admission to the draw will commence in the month following receipt of the subscription payment. Participants wishing to join after the start of the normal membership year will be charged a pro-rata amount for the rest of the subscription year and will be entered in the next available draw following payment.
- A ticket is eligible for inclusion in the draw so long as the subscription is paid up to date and participants will retain their allocated ticket number(s) until such time as they leave or the Lottery is disbanded.
- Participants wishing to leave the Lottery should do so at the end of the Lottery membership for that year. Refunds will not be given. A participant will be deemed to have left the Lottery if his or her renewal of subscription remains unpaid for a period of one month.
- The maximum number of tickets that may be purchased is limited to 5 per household
Administration
- The Lottery will operate as a “Small Lottery” as defined by the Gambling Act 2005, and be regulated with guidance from Tewkesbury Borough Council Licensing Department. It will be administered by the CNRFC Membership Secretary as appointed by the General Committee.
- In line with legislation, at least 20% of all funds received will go directly to Club funds for the development of the Club. Any surplus funds will go directly to club funds.
- The rules of the Lottery will be available via the Club’s website and any changes will be notified to participants via the Club website.
- The Lottery will consist of 2 “Jackpot Draws”, one at Christmas and one at the end of the season and 6 monthly draws during the playing months of the season.
- Each draw will be made at the Club and will be witnessed by no less than two members of the Executive Committee. The draws will be made by random allocation and the winning numbers will be minuted in the General Committee minutes.
- The Lottery’s accounts will be maintained and available for inspection on request to the Club’s Treasurer.
- The Membership Secretary will submit a return every three months to TBC Licensing Department.
- The Membership Secretary reserves the right to exclude any participant who does not conform to the rules of the Lottery and declare any associated tickets null and void. No refunds will be made.
- Excluded participants have the right to appeal (in writing) to the General Committee of the Club via its Chairman, who will have the final decision in any matter requiring adjudication. The General Committee shall have the power to amend or revoke these rules at their absolute discretion.
Prizes – drawn at the end of each of the months indicated
- On average, we expect approximately 40% (38.125%) of Lottery income will be paid as prizes as outlined above (dependent upon the actual number of tickets active for the Lottery). The table is based upon the subscription model of £80 per annum and 100 participants.
- The Membership Secretary will make all reasonable efforts to pay or transfer prizes within a reasonable period after each draw.
- The winner of each draw will be notified by e-mail. Winners will be contacted by the Membership Secretary as soon as possible after the draw and paid by cheque or, if preferred, by bank transfer by the Treasurer. It is the responsibility of the participant to advise the Membership Secretary of any change in contact details. A list of winning numbers will be published on the Club website after each draw.
- Any prize cheque not cashed within 6 months will be deemed a donation to the Club.
