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• Hash Rules

  1. No whining.

  2. There is no rule #2.

  3. See rule 1.

  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. Rain is not permitted during Hash runs. The Religious Advisor is personally responsible for ensuring that fine conditions prevail for a period of not less than one hour each Sunday from 2.00 pm to 6:00pm.

  6. No tax collectors.

  8. No discrimination. Wogs, abos, poms, unemployed, dogs, women, criminals, disabled, nymphomaniacs, Westsider’s, and even lawyers are all encouraged to run Hash. Alcoholics are particularly welcome. Athletes are tolerated in some Hashes. Athletes, dogs and children, whilst permitted to run, can never aspire to become Grand Master.

  9. Down-downs may not be declined, but alternate beverages may be allowed at the discretion of the Religious Advisor or his designate. Hashmen should allow for at least one down-down beyond their typical imbuement.

  10. No competitiveness.

  11. 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, unless a Hash event;

    b) cycling (fornication on a push bike is exempt);

    c) visiting a gymnasium for any other purpose than perving on the aerobics class;

    d) using the stairs while escalators are available; and

    e) rooting the wife/girlfriend when so pissed it is a marathon effort;

    f) wearing of competitive clothing at the hash.

    g) new shoes will not be tolerated

    h) Hardware while breaking rule 13.(a) requires extra penalty.

  12. All Hashmen must commit to memory rules 1, 2, 3, 10 and 17 and be able to recite them at any hour of the day or night regardless of their state of inebriation.

  13. No fighting at Hash. This rule is absolute and the entire culture of Hash relies on strict adherence to this rule. If a fellow Hashman causes you immense displeasure by stealing your car or impregnating your daughter (wives are exempt) then belt shit out of him at some other place than the Hash and on some other day than Sunday which is a day of reverence and tranquility.

  14.  No bikes except at designated BASHes.

  15. Other rules may be enacted by the committee as they see fit.

  16. Amendments to Rules 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 14, and 18 are illegal.

  17. There are no rules.