Alcohol Policy

This policy aims to provide a basis for the responsible management of alcohol by the Elgar Park Cricket Club Inc.

The club recognises the importance in holding a liquor license in the value it adds to the club, enabling it to generate income and hold social functions, but in doing so the club also accepts the responsibilities and expectations of the community in strictly adhering to the liquor licensing laws.

To ensure the aims of the club are upheld, and that the club and its members manage alcohol responsibly, the following requirements will apply when alcohol is served at the club or during a club function.

Serving Alcohol

Alcohol will be served according to the requirements of the club's liquor licence and in accordance with the safety and wellbeing of patrons.

At least one trained server will be in attendance while bar facilities are in operation.

The club will discourage excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol.

Alcoholic drinks will be served in standard drink measures.

The club will display posters on blood alcohol content and the ways alcohol affects the body.

The liquor licence will be displayed at the bar.

Intoxicated patrons:

Alcohol will not be served to any person who is considered to be intoxicated.

Servers will follow procedures, provided in their training by the Liquor Licensing

Commission, or under the guidance of a trained club member, for dealing with and refusing alcohol to intoxicated patrons.

Intoxicated patrons will be asked to leave the club at the earliest convenience.

The club will encourage safe transport options.

Underage drinking:

Alcohol will not be served to minors.

Staff will request proof of age, where appropriate.

Only photographic ID will be accepted.

Non-Compliance

All club committee members will enforce the alcohol management policy and any non-compliance, particularly in regard to Liquor Control Reform Act will be handled according to the following process:

Explanation of the club policy to the person/people concerned, including identification of the section of policy not being complied with.

Continued non-compliance with the policy should be handled by at least three committee members who will

use their discretion as to the action taken, which may include asking the person/people to leave the club facilities or function.

Alcohol into Match Days

Bringing of alcohol into any ground on match days is strictly prohibited.

Bar Service & Management

The club will require that bar service at all times will have at least one club member who is trained in the responsible serving of alcohol (RSA) in attendance.

A list of all RSA trained club members will be displayed near the bar.

Non-and low alcoholic alternative drinks will be provided at all times from the bar at prices that are a minimum of 10% cheaper than full strength alcoholic drinks.

Tap water will be provided free of charge from the bar.

An incident register will be maintained to record any incidents that may occur in relation to compliance with this policy and the operation of any and club operated bars.

Bar staff will not be permitted to drink alcohol while serving behind the bar.

Safe Transport

Bar staff shall encourage members and visitors to make alternate safe transport arrangements if they are considered to exceed .05 blood alcohol concentration.

Telephone calls will be made free of charge to arrange a taxi or other transport.

Contact telephone numbers for taxi services will be displayed at the bar.

In specific cases, where a designated driver who has been nominated by the club and that person has accepted the responsibility to drive others home safely, will be provided non-alcoholic drinks free of charge by the club.

Fundraising, Functions & Prizes

A strict priority will be maintained to hold functions that appeal to a wide range of members offering diverse methods of fund raising and social events that are not solely dependent on alcohol or bar sales.

Functions, events or promotions will not be conducted that encourage excessive alcohol consumption as an incentive to attract patrons.

Food

Food will be available at most times when alcohol is served at the club. Meals will be available during appropriate meal times and at other times filling snacks will be available.

Committee Policy Management

The presence of committee members is essential to ensure the operation of the bar and policy compliance. At least two duty committee members who are RSA trained are required to be present at all club functions when the bar is open. Key responsibilities of the duty committee members are to:

Meet visiting police, cooperate and assist with any inquiries.

Ensure the admission of members and guests and completion of the visitor’s book.

Compliance in respect of persons under 18 years of age on premises.

Ensuring intoxicated people are refused service and encouraged to leave the premises.

Ensuring strict compliance with the club policy in accordance with the key provisions of    the Liquor Control

Reform Act.

Ensure any incidents have been recorded in the incident register.

Promoting the Responsible use of Alcohol

The club will actively promote its participation in the program and relating to the responsible use of alcohol both within the club and in the community.

The club will not advertise, promote or serve alcohol at junior events or activities.

The club will pursue non-alcohol sponsorship and revenue sources.

The club will provide alcohol-free social events for young people and families.

Alcohol advertising will only appear at the bar.

The club will not promote alcohol through 'cheap drink' strategies, such as happy hours.

Publishing a copy of the policy in club newsletters, league programs and printed member/player information.

Displaying a copy of the policy in the club social rooms.

The club recognises the importance of educating club members, particularly players in the benefits of implementing an alcohol management policy and will endeavour to provide information to assist this process.

The club will actively participate in the Australian Drug Foundation Good Sports Accreditation Program with an ongoing priority to maintain accreditation.