THE USE OF UCMC GEAR IS A PRIVILEGE!
Abuse of gear/equipment or gear policies will result in suspension of checkout privileges.
The following procedures regarding gear must be adhered to:
- No gear will be given out unless you have: paid the Gear Usage fee and have filled out the club wavier/membership forms “one week in advance” at the UCMC meeting.
- Gear must be checked out and returned by the person using the gear. Any exceptions must be arranged with the Gear Manager.
- All gear should be returned before the meeting and checked out after the meeting. Prior arrangements can be made with the Gear Manager as an “exception”, to checkout and return gear, if you can’t make the normal time.
- The Gear Cave will be open at least 30 minutes before the meeting. THIS IS THE TIME TO RETURN YOUR GEAR. If your gear is not returned at this time and no prior arrangements were made with the gear manager, YOU WILL BE FINED!
- The Gear Cave will re-open immediately after the meeting. At this time, you may check out enough gear for “ONE” person (yourself). The Gear Cave will remain open until no one is left in line. Gear/equipment will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. Exceptions will include courses and large group trips, which will have priority. The gear usage fee, membership and wavier forms must be current to check out gear. Gear must be returned on time and in acceptable condition (“CLEAN”).
- Acceptable condition: All equipment will be clean, dry and in good working order with no missing pieces.
- All gear will be checked out for one week only, without advance prior arrangements.
- Check out period begins Wednesday after the meeting and ends the following Wednesday at 6:45pm. After this time, gear will be considered late.
- Longer checkouts can be made with the Gear manager’s prior approval.
- The following gear/equipment is subject to the following restrictions:
- Climbing Gear is subject to the policies and procedures set forth in the UCMC Climbing Guidelines. Individuals “cannot” climb with UCMC ropes or gear unless they have signed the clubs wavier.
- Kayaks, rafts, canoes and related equipment are subject to the policies and procedures set forth in the UCMC Whitewater Policy.
- Fines will be levied for, but not limited to the following reasons:
- Returning late gear
- Replacement fines for lost or broken equipment
- Returning equipment in unacceptable condition (i.e. dirty cook kits)
- Returning equipment wet (i.e. sleeping bags or tents)
Minimum fine- $5.00 per week
Maximum fine- Replacement cost of items
Nonpayment of fines- WILL prevent you from participating on UCMC trips and result in a service block of UC transcripts and grades. Ten days prior to the end of classes, names and id’s will be turned over to Registrars and Bursars office for block if not paid.
All fines and suspensions are at the discretion of the Gear Manager. Any questions or problems regarding the equipment policy, fines, or equipment can be discussed with the Gear manager or the UCMC president.
Printable Copy: UCMC Gear Policy
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