Mount Maunganui Hash Rules
| 1. Rules that breach current human rights legislation are not allowed. 2. Rules that incite terrorism or cyber-stalking or any other problem that hashers are too old or too dull to understand, are not allowed.3. Rules that promote goodwill towards fellow hashers are allowed (if we can think of any). 4. No stealing (see hereunder - definition of stealing): Stealing - the covert removal of another Hashman's property with the intention of depriving said Hashman of such property for an indefinite period of time. 5. No stealing, but borrowing is okay (see hereunder the definition of borrowing): Borrowing - the act of covert temporary removal of another Hashman's property (property in this instance is confined to items of a portable nature and directly related to hashing such as mugs, bugles and run books). Substantial items such as kegs whilst being directly related to hashing should never be borrowed. At all times the property borrowed is held for a relatively short period of time and always returned in good order. Often such property is enhanced by suitable engraving to record for posterity the guile of the borrower. Borrowing is a complex issue and where any doubt exists the Grand Master should be consulted. 6. There is no Rule 6 7. Rain is not permitted during Hash runs. The Hash Taniwha "Crabstick" is personally responsible for ensuring that fine conditions prevail for during the hash run.8. Run hosts receive a fixed proportion of the "sign on" to provide beer/other drinks (and sometimes lollies or chiops) at the PS, to provide beer for the fines circle, and sufficient food for all to enjoy a light snack and people don't leave hungry - not to make a profit as a reward. 9. No discrimination. Hash is an equal opportunity employer of Monday evenings and weekends. Anyone with a sense of humour can enjoy Hash. Athletes may be tolerated in some Hashes. Athletes and dogs whilst permitted to run can never aspire to become Grand Master.10. Hashers enjoy runs and walks best when the trail is consistently marked at regular intervals and even more so when a bit of ingenuity or flair is added. 11. No competitiveness.12. Respect laws, by-laws and human decency when you are hashing, because your actions might reflect on hash as a group, and we rely on public support and tolerance. 13. No training. Persons caught training will be deemed to have breached rule 11 and will be liable to a charge. A range of activities may be interpreted as training, and for guidance the following non-exhaustive list is provided: a) running other than official Hash runs; b) cycling; c) visiting a gymnasium; d) using the stairs while escalators are available14. All Hashmen must commit to memory Rules 1, to 9 and be able to recite them at any hour of the day or night regardless of their state of inebriation. 15. Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated under any conditions. 16. No fighting at Hash. This rule is absolute and the entire culture of Hash relies on strict adherence to this rule. 17. No hats in the circle, unless you are in desperate need of a fine to quench your thirst. Rule 17 may be waived at the GM's discretion. 18. All must stand and observe silence during the fine circle, to show respect to the person(s) being fined, and to the Fine Master who is running the circle. 19. Hash names should be used at all times. 20. There is no rule 20 21. Other rules or amendments may be enacted by the committe as they see fit. 22. Hashers when on trail should call out loudly "ONON" .. this is to allow other hashers to keep on trail without necessarily checking every "check", and also to allow "shortcutting" so that the tail enders can catch up 23. Hashers should fully observe the hash HALTS where set, as this allows tail enders to rejoin the group. Social running in a group is one of the principle ethics of hashing |