The Good Sports – changing the culture of drinking in community sporting clubs

Alcohol in Sport

• Alcohol and sport are historically closely linked in Australia. Most major sporting competitions and teams promote and advertise alcohol consumption and many sports clubs have a tradition of heavy drinking. A large number of clubs depend on revenue from alcohol to finance club activities.

The program

• The Good Sports program is an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) to

develop safer and healthier communities. The program helps sporting clubs manage

alcohol responsibly and reduce alcohol related problems such as binge and

underage drinking.

DVD“Changing the drinking culture in community

sport”

What’s in it for your club?LaTrobe University 2003

•Improved public image

•Growth in membership and teams (juniors)

•Reduced risk of liability

•New revenue streams

•Changes in behaviour of members

•Reduced alcohol related problems

•Better relationships – parents, police, council

•It’s free!

How does Good Sports support your club?• Project Officer to assist through levels• Subsidised RSA courses • Subsidised Club Liquor Licensing Seminars• Range of resources provided• Fundraising Kit• Guidelines for Responsible Liquor Advertising &

Promotions

• Liquor Licensing Compliancy

Liquor Licensing Compliancy (snapshot)

• Our Club “Licensee Responsibilities”• License & VCGLR signage on display• Red Line Plan on site• Consumption in trading hours and red line• “Sign In” book for non members• Incident Register• RSA Trained staff

Boroondara Club – Clubs Current Status

CLUBS•Level 3 – 17 clubs•Level 2 – 3 clubs•Level 1 – 9 clubs Registered – 2 clubs•NOT REGISTERED – ????

Next step…

• Register your interest to be met with.• Project Officer (Norma Steeneveld) will contact you and

arrange a meeting with you and your club committee• Her details are: nsteeneveld@gmail.com / 0425 735

697• No cost to be involved in the program• We’ll support your club through the program • We are here to help you!

www.goodsports.com.au