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The problem is, I believe, that it's a collective responsibility. Event organisers, volunteers, anyone perceived to be working an event, helping out or in any position of respect/authority in an event would need the background checks, etc.
No few people can say that they will take the burden, the burden either exists for everyone who ever helps out or does not exist at all. It's pretty black and white. I wish it were not, but there you have it... it reads that way, and I'll be going through the paperwork and associated web of background information on Sunday looking for exceptions, but it really does appear to be all or nothing, children welcome or not welcome.
Given the way that events are organised - ad-hoc, by an ever-changing sea of volunteers - that all or nothing, black and white approach, really doesn't work.
It's already hard to inspire people to organise rides, events, and get stuff done. I'll take no decision that makes that harder, or creates obstructions to stuff happening.
I want people to operate largely without a rule book, to make things up as they go along, to try new stuff out, and to enjoy it.
If, to achieve that, we have to say: No under 18s. Then so be it.
The audience for this club is 99% adult. So no burdens, no obstacles, let's have a lot of fun, do a lot of stupid stuff, and enjoy it.