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Deer Park Football Club
APPLIES FOR GOOD SPORTS LEVEL TWO ACCREDITATION
December, 2009
The Deer Park Football Club has an
ongoing commitment to responsible alcohol management
and is now working towards Level Two accreditation
under the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports
program.
The program aims to make clubs more viable by
assisting with the responsible management of alcohol
through the development of a code of conduct. It is
the first nationwide alcohol management program of
its kind.
As part of Level Two accreditation we will develop
policies around responsible alcohol management
including the sale of low alcohol drinks and soft
drinks. Our facilities will be recognised as smoke
free and we will develop safe transport strategies
to ensure our members get home safely. Food will be
provided when serving alcohol and the emphasis for
player awards, fundraising, functions and prizes
will not be alcohol.
We are confident our efforts will continue to
improve the environment at the Deer Park
Football Club. We are working to ensure the
Club is a great place to play and socialise for all
members of our community.
The club will be regularly monitored to ensure we
comply with the program. This is the responsibility
of all our members to make sure we do the right
thing while we’re enjoying ourselves and having fun.
The Good Sports program is supported by Vic Health,
TAC and Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation
and was developed following research conducted by
the Australian Drug Foundation that showed by
introducing responsible alcohol management policies,
clubs were able to improve membership and enhance
viability.
For more information about Good Sports speak to
Mark & Committee.
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