Yesterday, this newspaper carried an extensive report about a slapping incident at a prominent Haji Ali club. In the report, it was stated that a club member was slapped by another when the counting of ballots was on
Officials need to protect the reputation of the institution they represent, there has to be some decorum in clubs. These free-for-alls we see in clubs need to be stopped and discipline both of members and those in the committee need to be paramount.
Today, we see no-holds-barred actions and attitude in order to get on to the committee or positions of power in clubs. With club memberships going through the roof and escalating in aspirational value, club honchos must conduct themselves with the restraint and behaviour we expect from some of the city's most coveted sporting and entertainment spaces. Let's bring club class back into clubs.
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