PREAMBLE

FootGolf South Africa (FGSA) is the sole governing body for the sport of FootGolf in
South Africa and the official member of Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG).
The main objectives of FGSA are to develop, create structures, and promote the
sport of FootGolf within South Africa.

2. NAME
The name of the Federation is FootGolf South Africa (FGSA).

3. HEADQUARTERS
FGSA’s headquarters will be at Olifantsfontein or at such another place which the
federation may determine from time to time.

4. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1.Definitions:
Affiliation Fee: shall mean an amount paid to the Federation annually by an affiliate
member.

Area of Jurisdiction: shall mean the Republic of South Africa.
Federation: shall mean FootGolf South Africa.
Executive: shall mean the Executive Committee of the Federation as hereinafter
referred to, and members of the Executive Committee shall be referred to as the
“Executive Board Members”.
FootGolf Club: shall mean and include an affiliated FootGolf Club, operating on a
private or public sports facility/golf course, having an assigned section which encompasses a FootGolf course or has a permanent right to the use of a FootGolf
course.
FGSA: shall mean the Federation.
Members: shall mean the Member structures of the Federation as specified in clause
11 and such further Members as may hereafter be admitted to membership in terms
of clause 12.
National Council: Shall mean the highest decision-making body of the Federation,
constituted by at least two (2) representatives (President and General Secretary) of
the ordinary members (Provincial Associations) of the Federation.
Player: shall mean a FootGolfer being a member of an affiliated Member body.
Priority Groups: shall mean Government’s Priority Groups as stipulated in the
National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP), namely the youth, the aged, women,
rural communities, and people with disabilities.
SAIDS: shall mean the South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport, which is a public
entity established by an Act of Parliament, Act No. 14 of 1997: to promote
participation in sport free from the use of prohibited substances or methods
intended to artificially enhance performance, thereby rendering impermissible
doping practices which are contrary to the principles of fair play and medical ethics,
in the interest of the health and well-being of sportspersons; and to provide for
matters connected therewith.
SASCOC: shall mean South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee and
is South Africa’s national multi-coded sporting body responsible for the preparation,
presentation, and performance of teams to all multi-coded events, namely the
Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Games, All Africa
Games, Olympic Youth Games, Commonwealth Youth Games and Zone VI Games.

SASCOC also looks after all our various National Federations who are affiliated to it,
together with the various provincial sports confederations

Transformation Charter: The Transformation Charter is based on designing,
structuring, and implementing a range of broad-based transformation initiatives as
part of a process of re-organising the operational and strategic initiatives of
Government, SASCOC and its membership on and off the field of play.
The purpose of the process is the establishment of a sport system focused on the
principles of: human capital development; equitable resource distribution;
elimination of all inequalities and; increased access to participation opportunities:
skill and capability development at all levels and in all areas of activity; greater
community involvement through new sport infrastructure development;
empowerment; respect for each other; fair and just behaviour, innovation to stay
ahead of competition; sustainable internationally competitive performance; and
good governance.
The concept of transformation has its foundations in the 1996 Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa. There are four distinct parts of the Constitution that set
the tone, the parameters, and the rationale for transformation in our country and
consequently in our sport. These are:
• The Preamble to the Constitution
• The Founding Values of the Constitution
• The Equality Clause of the Bill of Rights
• The Human Dignity clause of the Bill of Rights.

4.2.Interpretation:
In case of doubt as to the meaning of any clause hereof, the interpretation of the
Executive shall be binding upon Members, until such time as the Federation may
otherwise determine at a General Meeting. Any decision made by the Federation at
a General Meeting, under the provisions of this paragraph, shall not affect the
validity of any act done or omitted in terms of a prior valid ruling given by the
Executive. Any disputes not resolved by the established FGSA Judicial Committee
shall be referred to the SASCOC for resolution through mediation or expedited
arbitration in terms of the Rules and Procedure for the Resolution of Disputes in
Sport, in accordance with clause 32.

5. STATUS AND PURPOSE OF THE FEDERATION
5.1.The Federation is the controlling body of all FootGolf in its Area of
Jurisdiction, and its purpose is to co-ordinate the activities of its Members
and to ensure the maintenance of the traditions of FootGolf in the Area of
Jurisdiction.
5.2.The Federation’s mandate is to encourage, promote, develop and oversee
FootGolf at all levels throughout the Area of Jurisdiction.
5.3.The Federation’s obligation is to establish and maintain the effective
administration of the sport of FootGolf and safeguard good governance
practices.
5.3.1.No activity will directly or indirectly promote the economic selfinterest of any fiduciary or employee of the organisation otherwise
than by way of reasonable remuneration.
5.3.2.At least three persons will accept fiduciary responsibilities for the
public benefit organisation. They will not be connected persons in
relation to each other, and no single person directly or indirectly
controls the decision-making powers relating to such an organisation.
5.3.3.The funds of the public benefit organisation will be used solely for the
objects for which it was established.
5.3.4.No funds will be distributed to any person (other than in the course of
undertaking any public benefit activity).
5.3.5.No donation will be accepted which is revocable at the instance of the
donor for reasons other than a material failure to conform to the
designated purposes and conditions of such donation.
5.3.6.No remuneration will be paid to any employee, office bearer, Executive
Member, or other person, which is excessive, having regard to what is
generally considered reasonable in the sector and in relation to the
service rendered and has not and will not economically benefit any
person in a manner which is not consistent with its objects.
5.3.7.The public benefit organisation will not be party to, or does not
knowingly permit, or has not knowingly permitted, itself to be used as
a part of any transaction, operation or scheme of which the sole or
main purpose is the reduction, postponement or avoidance of liability
for any tax, duty or levy which, but for such transaction, operation or
scheme, would have been or would have become payable by any person
under this Act or any other Act administered by the commissioner.

6. OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION
6.1.To promote, advance, encourage and foster the sport of FootGolf in the
interests of the sport and its Members and their Players.
6.2.To bring about and maintain close co-operation between its Members.
6.3.To guide and assist Members in their administration and general conduct of
the sport of FootGolf.
6.4.To promote and encourage the establishment of FootGolf Clubs by its
Members in all municipalities within the Area of Jurisdiction.
6.5.To promote and encourage the hosting of competitions, championships, and
tournaments on the FootGolf courses of its Members and to assist in the
conduct and control thereof.
6.6.To formulate, control and regulate the conditions governing the playing of
FootGolf tournaments, championships, and events as it may, from time to
time.
6.7.To organise and manage championships and tournaments and arrange for
participation by Players either as individuals or as Members of teams, in
international tournaments, competitions and events.
6.8.To afford means whereby disputes and differences between Members and
between Members and Players may be resolved.
6.9.To raise funds as it may deem fit, to administer such funds as herein provided,
to make payments from such funds as may be necessary to carry out the
objects of the Federation, including grants and loans to its Members and
payments to Players, either as individuals or as members of teams, and
officials representing the Federation at authorised championships,
tournaments, events and functions. It may also make donations or grants to
approved causes or persons.
6.10. To acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, both movable and
immovable property and to sell, dispose of or otherwise deal with any of the
property or the assets of the Federation.
6.11. To invest any funds not immediately required by the Federation in such
a manner as may from time to time be decided.
6.12. To institute, conduct and defend any legal proceedings by or against
the Federation or its officers.
6.13. To formulate and prescribe rules of conduct and etiquette to be
observed by Players and to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that
these are observed.
6.14. To promote and encourage Members to adopt and adhere to SAIDS antidoping standards and practices and assist SAIDS where necessary to realise
the objectives of the World Anti-Doping Code.
6.15. To collaborate with SAIDS to implement anti-doping, values-based
education and drug-testing amongst Members in order to:
6.15.1. Know the rules and responsibilities; and
6.15.2. Promote the values of clean sport and help foster a clean sport
environment.
6.16. To establish and cooperate with other bodies and administer a fund for
the development of FootGolf among the disadvantaged sections of the
community.
6.17. To further safeguard the interests of the Federation.
6.18. To ensure that Members undertake to subscribe to the objectives of
the Federation as set out in this Constitution.
6.19. To award National Colours and awards to Players in accordance with
SASCOC Regulations.
6.20. To encourage the playing of FootGolf by Priority Groups, through
tuition and competition, or by any other means as decided upon by the
Executive.
6.21. To promote inclusivity by encouraging players with a disability to
participate in FootGolf including participation in our annual tournaments for
the deaf.
6.22. To encourage the formation of Priority Groups divisions across all levels
of Footgolf structures within the Area of Jurisdiction.
6.23. To develop and encourage correct etiquette amongst all FootGolfers.
6.24. To entitle the Federation to conduct its own audit of any Member
should there be reasonable grounds to suspect mismanagement exists.
6.25. To encourage life-long learning on FootGolf through our education
and training initiatives.

7. FOOTGOLF GROUPINGS AND PLAYERS’ AGE CATEGORIES
7.1.The Federation shall integrate and incorporate operations in relation to
FootGolf age category groupings. The Federation shall for each grouping
stipulate any player age participation criteria.
7.2.Player (Men and Women) Category Groupings (which include people with
disabilities) will be as follows:
7.2.1. Juniors (under 18)
7.2.2. Seniors (18 – 45)
7.2.3. Seniors + (45+)
7.2.4. Teams

8. RULES OF FOOTGOLF
The Federation accepts and is bound by the Rules of the Federation for International
FootGolf (FIFG).
8.1.Rules Pertaining to FootGolf Events
8.1.1. All rights pertaining to FootGolf events staged under the auspices or
within the jurisdiction of FGSA shall be vested in FGSA subject thereto
that such rights may be ceded or sold to FGSA Members or third parties.
8.1.2. All broadcasting rights, namely TV, radio, streaming, and any other
broadcast rights, to any FootGolf event taking place in South Africa, shall
be vested in FGSA.
8.1.3. The respective Members shall have the right to negotiate with regard
to the sale of promotional and sponsorship rights thereof, subject to the
provisions of this Constitution and FGSA Rules and Regulations.
8.1.4. All surplus funds derived from any FootGolf event staged by any person,
organization, or member of FGSA in the area of jurisdiction of FGSA will
be used strictly for the promotion and advancement of FootGolf within
that area of jurisdiction of FGSA, or as the Executive Board Members may
decide.
8.1.5. In a case where a right to organise an event is ceded to a third party,
Clause 8.1.4. shall be strictly enforceable, to ensure that no funds are
siphoned out of FootGolf.
8.1.6. No FootGolfer shall be allowed to participate in events sanctioned by
FGSA (or its Members) without valid FGSA license numbers, unless the
Executive Board Members decides otherwise in exceptional cases.

9. INCOME, PROPERTIES AND MONIES
9.1.The income, property and monies of the Federation from whatever source
derived shall be applied and invested solely towards the promotion of the
objects of the Federation as set forth in this Constitution and no portion
thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend,
bonus or otherwise by way of profit to any Member. Nothing herein contained
shall however, prevent the making of grants by the Federation to a Member
for the purpose of carrying out its objects or furthering its interests or the
payment of out-of-pocket expenses to any Member of the Executive or to the
payment of remuneration to any person for any service actually rendered to
the Federation.
9.2.The public benefit organisation will not be party to, or does not knowingly
permit, or has not knowingly permitted, itself to be used as a part of any
transaction, operation or scheme of which the sole or main purpose is the
reduction, postponement or avoidance of liability for any tax, duty or levy
which, but for such transaction, operation or scheme, would have been or
would have become payable by any person under this Act or any other Act
administered by the commissioner.
9.3.No resources will be used, directly or indirectly, to support advance or oppose
any political party.

10. LIABILITY OF MEMBERS
The Federation shall be a body corporate having an existence independent of its
Members with perpetual succession capable of suing or being sued in its own name.
All its assets shall be registered or held in the name of, or on behalf of the
Federation. Members who shall not be liable to meet the debts, engagements and
liabilities of the Federation and the liability of Members shall be limited solely to
the amounts due by them in respect of Affiliation Fees or other monies payable by
them in terms of this Constitution.

11. MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Federation consists of three Categories of members, namely:
11.1. Ordinary Members shall each establish themselves in terms of the
geographical/Provincial demarcations for the administration of Footgolf in
their area or Province which shall be classified as the Provincial Association.
The nine (9) Provincial Associations shall duly elect its Provincial President,
First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, General Secretary,
and any co-opted member who shall have a vote.
11.1.1. Every ordinary Member shall upon request submit: Evidence of
the democratic election of its own office bearers.
11.2. Honorary Life Members: Executive Committee Members shall from time
to time, nominate any individual who has rendered exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding and notable service over a long period of time, to whom
it wishes to recognise and honour as an Honorary Life Member.
11.2.1. Such nomination shall be presented to the National Council for
adoption at the next A. G. M. and, if adopted by the National Council,
such person shall become an Honorary Life Member and shall enjoy the
rights and privileges, namely to attend the A.G.M. with the right to speak
if invited to do so by the President but with no right to vote, and to be a
special guest of the President or the organisers of any event or
championship held under the auspices of FootGolf SA.

11.2.2. Any past President of the Federation or its Affiliate Member may
become an Honorary Life Member of the Federation if so nominated and
such nomination is adopted at an A G.M. of the National Council.
11.2.3. The names of all Honorary Life Members of the Federation shall
be continuously displayed on the Website of the Federation.
11.3. All Members shall be bound by this Constitution.
11.4. Membership to the Federation shall, subject to the provisions of this
Constitution, entitle Members to enjoy the privileges and advantages of the
Federation including the rights of Players to participate in FootGolf
tournaments and events held under the aegis of the Federation and its
Members and under the conditions governing the sport.

12. AFFILIATION FEES PAYABLE BY MEMBERS
12.1. Each Member shall pay to the Federation an annual Affiliation Fee as
may be prescribed from time to time at a General Meeting.
12.2. Liability for payment of Affiliation Fees if and when prescribed, by
Members shall accrue as from the 1st day of January and these shall be paid
by not later than 31st May in the same year.

13. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
13.1. A Member shall cease to be a Member of the Federation and to enjoy
the privileges thereof if it resigns, in writing, from the Federation or, if its
membership is withdrawn by the Federation at a General Meeting.
13.2. If in the opinion of the Executive, a Member has conducted its affairs
in an irregular or improper manner, or has wilfully committed a breach of the
provisions of this Constitution, or any of the terms and conditions upon which
it was admitted to membership or has contravened any of the basic rules of
FootGolf in the conduct of its affairs or has disregarded or contravened any
ruling issued by the Federation in General Meeting or the Executive, the
Executive may after giving such Member an opportunity to be heard, suspend
such Member for such period as the Executive may deem fit or may terminate
its membership of Association, provided that the Member concerned may
within one week after receipt of written notification of the decision of the
Executive require the Executive to call a Special General Meeting to consider
the said decision. The Federation may at such Special General Meeting or any
lawful adjournment thereof, confirm, vary or set aside the decision of the
Executive. The decision of the Executive shall remain in full force and effect
until it be varied or set aside by the Federation as aforesaid.

14. REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP
The Executive may, upon receipt of an application, in writing, from a Member whose
membership has been terminated in terms of any of the foregoing sub-clauses,
reinstate such Member upon such terms and conditions as it may decide.

15. MANAGEMENT
15.1. The Federation shall be governed, and its affairs and activities
administered by an Executive Committee, acting under the authority
conveyed to it by this Constitution or by any mandate given to it by the
National Council of the Federation
15.2. The Executive is empowered to take forthwith all steps as are
necessary to form and have incorporated the Company (Registration Number:
2020/925279/08), being a Non-Profit Company (NPC) in terms of Section 8,
read with Schedule 1 of the Companies Act No 71 of 2008.
15.3. The founding members of the said NPC shall be FGSA.
15.4. The initial directors of the said NPC shall be the President, VicePresident and two other nominees of FGSA. All other directors shall be
appointed by the members of the said NPC, in accordance with the prescripts
of the Memorandum of Incorporation of the said NPC.
15.5. The founding members of the said NPC shall have the right to invite
FootGolf Associations to be incorporated as Members of the said NPC, when
pertinent and practical, and at the level to be agreed at that time.

16. NATIONAL COUNCIL
16.1. Subject to the terms of this Constitution, the National Council shall be
the highest authority of the Federation and shall determine its policy, ratify
budget, and give directives to the Executive Committee.
16.1.1. The National Council shall also the following specific functions
and powers;
16.1.1.1. To determine the policy of Footgolf, as well as to comply with
the provisions of the Transformation Charter, for the execution of
which the Executive Committee shall be responsible;
16.1.1.2. To ratify the rules, by-laws and regulations formulated by
Executive Committee;
16.1.1.3. To elect for a four (4) year term, a President, First and Second
Vice Presidents, Treasurer, General Secretary and members of the
Executive Committee
16.2. There shall be a minimum of 50 percent (50%) females amongst the
members of Council.
16.3. The National Council shall be constituted by at least two (2)
representatives from each affiliated member of the Federation, namely the
Provincial President and the Provincial General Secretary.
16.4. Members of the Executive Committee are de facto members of the
National Council. Members of the National Council shall elect the chairperson
of the Council amongst its members who may not be the same person as the
President of the Executive Committee.
16.5. The Chairperson of the National Council shall be responsible for the
calling of National Council meetings at his/her discretion or on requisition by
at least 6 members of the National Council to the executive director but no
less than 2 times in the Federations year.
16.5.1. Notice of any National Council meeting shall be sent to all
members and individuals entitled to attend not less than 30 (thirty) days
before the date of such meeting, however on good cause shown, and
based on urgency of the business to be dealt with, a special meeting may
be convened on 7 (seven) days’ notice.
16.5.2. The Chairperson of the National Council shall be responsible for
the chairing of all council meetings, however, in the absence of the
Chairperson, members of the National Council present in a duly convened
meeting are entitled to appoint, among themselves a chairperson of that
meeting.
16.5.3. The General Secretary shall be responsible for taking minutes of
all meetings of the National Council. In the absence of the General
Secretary the chairperson of the council meeting is entitled to appoint
amongst the members present in a meeting a person to take minutes of
that particular meeting.
16.6. The following persons shall be eligible to attend and speak at meetings
of the National Council;
16.6.1. All Honorary Life members;
16.6.2. Invited individuals which shall include but not limited to the
Auditor, and/or bookkeeper.
16.6.3. The Chairperson of the Judicial Committee.

17. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
17.1. The Executive Committee shall consist of:
a. The President
b. 1st Vice President
c. 2nd Vice President
d. Treasurer
e. General Secretary
f. 1st Board Member
g. 2nd Board Member
h. 3rd Board Member
i. Executive Director: Non-Voting Member
17.2. All of whom shall be elected at the Quadrennial General Meeting of the
Federation.
17.3. Each delegate shall have one voting power at the time of the meeting.
17.4. Voting shall be subject to be by show of hands unless a ballot is
demanded by the majority of the persons present at the meeting subject to
proxy votes.
17.5. Each Member shall three (3) weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting
of the Federation, notify the Executive Director in writing of the persons
nominated by it to serve on the Executive for the ensuing year. Until such
time as a Member has notified the Executive Director of its nominees, it shall
not be entitled to be represented at meetings of the Executive.
17.6. Members shall from time to time be entitled to change their nominated
persons or to appoint alternates for any particular meeting. Such alternates
shall however be entitled to vote at Annual or Special General Meetings and
Meetings of the Executive or Sub-Committees. Notice of any change of
nomination or of the appointment of an alternate shall be given to the
Executive Director in writing prior to any meeting.
17.7. In order to provide for and pursue the development of FootGolf in the
Republic of South Africa and elsewhere and to provide a broader basis of
Group Representatives:
17.7.1. Five (5) persons nominated in accordance with affirmative
action principles shall serve on the Executive Committee who shall each
have one (1) vote on the Executive Committee and at the Annual General
Meeting.
17.7.2. Any person nominated in terms of this clause will serve a
maximum term of four (4) years. The National Council may, at its
discretion and by a majority vote in favour, be authorised to extend this
term of office, to a maximum of an additional four years for each
individual so nominated. Such renewal must be approved by the National
Council on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting.

18. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION
18.1. A President and First Vice-President of the Federation shall be elected
and shall hold office until the next Quadrennial General Meeting of the
National Council of the Federation.
18.2. Nominations for the office bearers referred to in clause 16 shall be
made in writing by any Member. If duly nominated, the existing officebearers
are eligible for re-election, if duly nominated. The persons so nominated shall
in writing signify their acceptance of nomination.
18.3. The aforesaid nominations and acceptances shall be in the hands of the
Executive Director at least three (3) weeks before the date of the Annual
General Meeting of the Federation. Two (2) weeks prior to which the
Executive Director shall give Notice to Members and Executive Board Members
of the nominations and acceptances which have been received.
18.4. In the event of there being more than one nomination for any of the
foregoing offices, elections shall be elimination of the candidate receiving
the least number of votes et sequendi until the successful candidate is
obtained by a majority of the votes cast.
18.5. No person shall serve as President of the Federation for more than two
(2) consecutive terms of office.
18.6. If for any cause whatever there is at the time of the Annual General
Meeting no valid and effective nomination for anyone of the office bearers,
or if a vacancy among the office bearers shall occur at any time after their
elections, the Executive shall be empowered to appoint one of its number to
fill the vacancy until the next Annual General Meeting.
18.7. No member/person whose Affiliation Fees are in arrears at the date of
any meeting shall be entitled to be voted to any Executive Office, as an Office
Bearer, or to vote at any Annual or Special General Meeting.
18.8. The President and Vice-presidents shall have one (1) vote each at any
meeting of the Executive Committee.

19. EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
19.1. The executive shall meet no less than two times within the
Federation’s financial year.
19.2. Further meetings of the Executive shall be held on the directions of
the President or on a requisition in writing to the Executive Director by not
less than three (3) Executive Board Members.
19.3. At least two (2) weeks written notice of meetings shall be given to the
Executive Board Members by the Executive Director.19.4. Minutes shall be kept by the Executive Director (or duly appointed
person) of all Executive meetings.
19.5. All minutes shall be circulated to Members and to Executive Board
Members.
19.6. Six (6) Executive Board Members shall constitute a quorum for meetings
of the Executive.
19.7. The President or in his absence the First Vice-President, or in his
absence the Second Vice-President or in the absence of all of them a person
appointed by the Executive Board Members present at the meeting shall
preside as Chairman at meetings of the Executive and he shall have a casting
vote as well as a deliberative vote.
19.8. The remaining Executive Board Members shall each have the vote.
19.9. Voting at meetings shall be by show of hands unless a ballot is
demanded by majority of the Executive Board Members present. 

20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POWERS
The Executive shall have the power to do all things necessary to carry out and
promote the objects of the Federation except such matters as are required by this
Constitution to be submitted to a General Meeting. Without limiting the powers and
duties of the Executive and in addition to such powers as are conferred upon the
Executive by this Constitution, the powers and duties of the Executive shall include
the following:
20.1. To adopt, amend, review or rescind by-laws for the regulation and
administration of the affairs of the Association and its Members.
20.2. A motion to review and rescind a decision shall require a two-thirds
majority; such motion to be submitted to the office in writing fourteen (14)
days before a meeting at which such motion is to be considered and/or
reviewed. A new countermotion must accompany such a review. Once a
motion to review and rescind is successful, a simple majority will be required
to pass such motion.
20.3. To appoint, remove or suspend the Executive Director, General
Manager and employees of the Federation upon such terms and conditions as
may be considered appropriate.
20.4. To appoint such Committees and sub-committees from among its
number, or otherwise, for such purposes and upon such terms as may be
considered desirable and to delegate such powers thereto as may be
necessary.
20.5. To summon, at any time a Special General Meeting of the Federation.
20.6. To receive and authorise the investment and the expenditure of monies
in accordance with this Constitution.
20.7. To open banking accounts in the name of the Federation and to resolve
the manner of operation of such accounts.
20.8. To depute and authorise officers of the Federation to act on its behalf
in the acquisition and alienation of property and to mortgage or use the same
as security.
20.9. To select teams to represent the Federation in FootGolf competitions
and to prescribe the rules of conduct to be observed by such Players and
officials.
20.10. To determine the manner in which national colours shall be awarded
to Players and officials.
20.11. To organise, promote and stage FootGolf tournaments, championships
and competitions, to prescribe rules for the right of entry therein and the
conduct thereof and to endeavour in its discretion to arrange sponsors for
tournaments staged by the Federation.
20.12. To issue rulings and interpretations on any matter submitted to it or
falling within the Area of Jurisdiction.
20.13. To take disciplinary action against any Member who, in the opinion of
the Executive, has committed a breach of the Rules of FootGolf in any
competition, whether national or otherwise, or whose conduct in the opinion
of the Executive is unbecoming of a Player or detrimental to the sport of
FootGolf, or who has in any other way committed a breach of any rule falling
within the Area of Jurisdiction of the Federation.
20.14. To appoint any person to represent the Federation on any FootGolf or
other sporting body, which the Executive considers necessary or
advantageous.

21. SUB COMMITEES
21.1. Recognising the fact that various aspects of the duties performed by
the Executive Committee may require certain expertise or experience for the
most effective discharge of those duties, the following Sub committees are
hereby established;
21.1.1. Finance and Remuneration Committee whose duty is to deal
with all financial matters including but not limited to budgeting,
considering remuneration packages for employees, ensuring that
financial statements are produced timeously.
21.1.2. Judicial Committee whose duty is to deal with all legal matters
including but not limited to assist the Federation with legal matters in
all forms inclusive of investigations and hearings, set up and continuously
update a Code of Conduct at all levels of participation and management,
set up and continuously update a Resolution of Disputes Code to be
adopted by the Executive Committee, hear internal appeals against any
decision of any Member affiliated to the Federation as contemplated in
the disciplinary Code, to hear any matter falling under the Judicial
Committee, as well as to adjudicate thereon in terms of their powers in
any dispute and/or disciplinary matter of whatever nature, including
decisions relating to any selection criteria or dispute, and to adjudicate,
mediate and arbitrate upon other legal matters.
21.2. Subject to provisions of Sub-clause 21.1 which deals with the
constitution of the Sub Committees, the convenors and membership of each
Sub Committee shall be decided by the Executive Committee.
21.3. The Sub Committee shall maintain the balance between female and
male Committee members.
21.4. The Sub Committees report to the Executive Committee.
21.5. The roles and responsibilities of Committee members in each Sub
Committee shall be defined in the respective Committee’s bylaws.
21.6. Other subcommittees may be established as and when the need arises
by the Executive Committee and ratified by the National Council.
21.7. People living with disability are encouraged to volunteer to be
members of committees, to an extent that there are no potential
contraventions with FIFG.
21.8. Whenever deemed necessary by the Executive Committee, a training
and education committee may be established to assist it in discharging its
duties effectively.

22. FINANCIAL YEAR
The financial year of the Federation shall run from the 1st day of April to the 31st
day of March.

23. BOOKS OF ACCOUNT
Books of account of the affairs of the Federation shall be kept and such books,
together with all other papers and documents connected with or relating to the
business or the affairs of the Federation, shall be kept by the Executive Director and
shall be at all times accessible to the Executive Board Members. The Executive shall
from time to time determine under what conditions or regulations the books of
account and other documents of the Federation shall be open to inspection.

24. BANKING ACCOUNT
All monies paid to the Federation shall, as soon as possible after receipt, be
deposited in the name of the Federation with a Bank, or other financial institution
as the Executive may decide and shall be withdrawn therefrom, from time to time
as may be required. All cheques or electronic funds transfers shall be signed,
endorsed or released by such person or persons as may be authorised thereto by the Executive.

25. AUDITORS
The Accounts of the Federation shall be audited annually by a Registered Public
Accountant and Auditor, who shall not be an Executive member and who shall be
appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation. In case of a vacancy
occurring in the office of Auditor during the year, the Executive shall forthwith
appoint a Registered Public Accountant and Auditor to fill the vacancy.

26. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
26.1. An Annual General Meeting of the Federation shall be held each year.
Should the Executive agree to change the time of year in which the Annual
General Meeting is held, the Annual General Meeting shall be held at such
place and at such time as the Executive may decide, but not later than
eighteen (18) months after the date on which the previous Annual General
Meeting was held.
26.2. The Executive Director shall give at least eight (8) weeks preliminary
notice of the date of the Annual General Meeting to members of the Executive
and Members.
26.3. Notice of any special business which the Executive or any Member
wishes to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted in
writing to the Executive Director not less than six (6) weeks before the date
of the Annual General Meeting.
26.4. Formal notice of the Annual General Meeting incorporating:
26.4.1. the Agenda for the meeting;
26.4.2. any special business or resolution to be considered thereat,
26.4.3. the Annual Report of the Executive; and
26.4.4. the Audited Financial Statements for the past financial year
26.5. Shall be given to Executive Board Members, past Presidents and
Members at least four (4) weeks before the date of the Annual General
Meeting.
26.6. Each Member shall notify the Executive Director, in writing, prior to
the holding of the Annual General Meeting, of the names of its delegates who
will attend and represent it at the Annual General Meeting. Any omission to
do so will disentitle the delegates of the Member concerned from voting at
such a meeting.

27. PROCEDURE AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
27.1. The President or in his absence the Vice-President or in his absence the
Second Vice-President, shall preside as Chairman at Annual General Meetings.
In the absence of all the aforementioned, the persons present at such Meeting
shall appoint one of its numbers to act as Chairman.
27.2. There shall be deemed to be a quorum at the Annual General Meeting
if there are present not less than twenty (10) Executive Board Members and
delegates. If a quorum is not present within half an hour of the time for which
the meeting has been called, the Chairman shall declare the meeting stand
adjourned to the following day at the same time and place and those persons
present at such postponed meeting shall constitute a quorum, irrespective of
the number present, and may transact the business of the Annual General
Meeting.
27.3. No business or resolution of which due notice has not been given shall
be discussed at the Annual General Meeting provided that it shall be
competent for the Chairman, at his discretion, to allow any amendment of
wording of any resolution to be moved notwithstanding that due notice has
not been given of the intention to move such amendment.
27.4. The Executive Director shall take minutes of the proceedings of the
Annual General Meeting and shall circularise these to Executive Board
Members, past Presidents and Members as soon as possible after the meeting.
27.5. Save as is otherwise provided by this Constitution, all resolutions put
to an Annual General Meeting shall be passed and shall be held as valid and
effectual if carried by a majority of the Executive Board Members, past
Presidents and delegates present and entitled to vote at the Meeting.
27.6. The Chairperson shall have a deliberative as well as a casting vote and
the Executive Board Members, past Presidents and delegates present shall
each have the votes prescribed. Voting shall subject to be by show of hands
unless a ballot is demanded by a majority of the persons present at the
Meeting, subject to proxy votes.
27.7. Any Member which has not paid its affiliations fees or levies as
hereinbefore provided by the date of the Annual General Meeting shall not be
entitled to attend or vote at such Annual or Special General Meeting.

28. THE BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
28.1. The business to be transacted at the Annual General Meeting shall be:
28.1.1. To receive the delegates’ credentials.
28.1.2. To confirm the minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting
and of any Special General Meetings that may have been held since the
preceding Annual General Meeting.
28.1.3. To receive, consider and, if approved, adopt the Report of the
Executive on the affairs of the Federation for the preceding year.
28.1.4. To receive, consider and if approved, adopt the Audited
Financial Statements for the past financial year.
28.1.5. To appoint an Auditor for the ensuing year.
28.1.6. To consider any resolution of which due notice has been given
as hereinbefore provided.
28.1.7. To appoint Honorary Members of the Executive.
28.1.8. To consider any matter brought forward by the Executive.
28.1.9. To consider any further business of a general or competent
nature.

29. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
29.1. The Executive may at any time convene a Special General Meeting of
the Federation and it shall do so if so requested in terms of sub-clause 18.2
or upon receiving a requisition to that effect signed by three members and
stating the purpose of such Meeting.
29.2. Upon receipt of a directive from the Executive or a request as aforesaid
the Executive Director shall, subject to the provisions of the sub-clause 28.2
give four (4) weeks’ written notice to Executive Board Members and Members,
of the date, time and place of the proposed Meeting and the business to be
transacted thereat.
29.3. No business shall be discussed at a Special General Meeting save the
business for which the Meeting shall have been called.
29.4. At all Special General Meetings, the provisions of clauses 24 and 25
shall, mutatis mutandis, apply, provided, however, that if a quorum is not
present the Special General Meeting shall be deemed to be dissolved except
in the case of a Special General Meeting convened pursuant to be a request
in terms of sub-clause

30. AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION
30.1. The Constitution shall not be repealed or amended except by
resolution passed at an Annual General Meeting or at a Special General
Meeting called for that purpose, which resolution shall be passed by not less
than two-thirds of the Executive Board Members, past Presidents and
delegates present. A copy of all amendments to the constitution must be
submitted to the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Services.
30.2. Where a Special General Meeting is convened for the purpose of subclause 29.1 the provisions of clause 27 regarding notices of a meeting shall,
mutatis mutandis, apply.

31. DISSOLUTION
31.1. The Federation may not be dissolved, wound up or placed in liquidation
except by a resolution passed at a Special General Meeting of the Federation
called for that specific purpose which resolution shall be passed by not less
than two-thirds of the Executive Board Members, past Presidents and
delegates present at such meeting and entitled to vote.
31.2. If at a Special General Meeting of the Federation, it is resolved that
the Federation is to be dissolved or wound up and placed in liquidation, a
liquidator shall be appointed at that meeting. If after payment of all debts
and liabilities of the Federation any property of whatsoever nature remains,
the same shall be given to any similar public benefit organization which has
been approved in terms of section 30 of the Act.

32. NOTICES
All notices to be given in terms hereof shall be in writing and signed by the Executive
Director.
32.1. Notices posted to the last known address of the persons entitled to
receive the same shall be deemed to constitute effective notice.
32.2. The accidental omission to give notice to a person entitled to receive
the same or the non-receipt of such notice shall not invalidate any meeting
or proceedings to which such notice is related, or any decision taken thereat.
32.3. All property vesting in the Association shall be registered in the name
of the Trustees for the time being of the South African FootGolf Federation
and all documents necessary for signature and authentication shall be deemed
to have been duly signed and authenticated on behalf of the Federation, when
signed by the signature of either the President/First Vice-President/ Second
Vice-President, and by the Executive Director.

33. SASCOC CONSTITUTION COMPLIANCE
The powers of FootGolf South Africa shall not be exercised in a manner which is
contrary to the Constitution of SASCOC. In the event of a conflict, the Constitution
of SASCOC will take precedence.

34. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
34.1. Every Member affiliated to FootGolf South Africa shall ensure that any
dispute that it has with the Federation is resolved in accordance with the
Dispute Prevention and Resolution Procedures set out in the Constitution,
Rules and Regulations of SASCOC.
34.2. Where no specific dispute resolution procedure is set out in the
Constitution, Rules or Regulations, or set out by the Judicial Committee
disputes shall be resolved by arbitration in terms of the Rules of SASCOC or
its successor or, if appropriate, by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in
terms of CAS’s Rules and Regulations.
34.3. The decision of SASCOC shall be final and binding on all parties, in all
manners whatsoever.

35. PROXIES
Voting by Proxy shall be permissible at all Annual or Special General Meetings in
which amendments to this Constitution are voted upon. The Instrument of Proxy
shall be in the hands of the Executive Director at least 1 hour before the advertised
time of the meeting.

36. INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
36.1. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the enforceability of
this constitution or the application and interpretation of the provisions hereof
or any dispute between:
36.1.1. The Federation and another National Sports Federation; or
36.1.2. Between Members of the Executive Committee; or
36.1.3. Between a Member of the Executive Committee and the
Executive Committee; or
36.1.4. Between the Executive Committee and a Member or Player;
– shall be referred to the established Judicial Committee of the Federation
and if need be, elevated to SASCOC for resolution through mediation or
expedited arbitration in terms of the Rules and Procedure for the
Resolution of Disputes in Sport prevailing at the time such dispute is so
referred. In the event of arbitration in terms of the foregoing, such
resolution shall be final and binding on the parties to the dispute.

Adopted at the FGSA Annual General Meeting on 08 August 2024