The
Management and Staff of the Towns Football Club will ensure the
responsible service of alcohol at all times in accordance with
the Liquor Licensing Amendment Act 1998 of WA and the Registered
Club Act.
Serving
Alcohol:
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Alcohol will be served according to the requirements of the
Club's liquor license and in accordance with the safety and
wellbeing of patrons.
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 license will be displayed at the bar.
The Club House Manager is responsible for ensuring the above
best practices will be undertaken by the Club.
In
hours training:
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Only trained servers will be permitted to serve alcohol.
The Club will pay for all personnel to receive training on the
service of alcohol.
The Club will provide a position description and Club orientation
for all bar personnel.
All bar personnel will receive information on Club serving of
alcohol requirements and procedures.
The Club House Manager is responsible for ensuring training
is undertaken by bar personnel.
Intoxicated
patrons:
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Alcohol will not be served to any person who is intoxicated.
Servers will follow procedures, provided in their training by
the Liquor Licensing Commission, for dealing with and refusing
alcohol to intoxicated patrons.
Intoxicated patrons will be asked to leave the Club.
The Club will encourage safe transport options.
The Club will allocate management personnel to undertake and
assist with bar staff in the removal of patrons from the venue.
Underage
drinking:
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Alcohol will not be served to minors.
Staff will request proof of age, where appropriate.
Only photographic ID will be accepted.
Safe
transport
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The Club will take every action necessary when the driver is
over the 0.05 limit.
The Club will prominently display taxi phone numbers near the
public telephone.
Club members and bar staff will encourage intoxicated patrons
to take safe transport home.
The Club will implement a designated driver program.
Low-alcohol
and alcohol- free drinks
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The Club will provide a selection of low-cost, low-alcohol and
alcohol-free drinks at the bar.
Free jugs of water will be placed at the bar.
A range of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks will be actively
promoted and sold at prices competitive with those of full-strength
alcoholic drinks.
Tea and coffee will be available at the bar during social functions.
Provision
of food
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The Club will actively promote and provide a range of snacks
and meals when alcohol is served.
The Club will actively promote and sell food whenever alcohol
is available.
The Club will provide a range of attractive, nourishing and
inexpensive snacks and meals.
The Club will use food or canteen awards rather than alcohol
as prizes for player performance.
Promoting
the responsible use of alcohol
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The Club will actively demonstrate its attitude relating to
the responsible use of alcohol.
The Club will not advertise, promote or serve alcohol at junior
events or activities.
The Club will educate Club members and supporters about the
alcohol policy through Club media outlets.
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.
Complaint
Procedures
- The
Cub will take every action necessary to solution complaints
from the community.
The Club will allocate personnel responsible to respond to complaints
from the community.
The Club will ensure all personnel follow Club complaint procedures.
The Club will allocate personnel responsible to ensuring a safe
environment for all participants.
Review
Practices
The
Club will review the management plan yearly or on request from
Club personnel.
The Club house Manager is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness
of alcohol service delivery and practices.
All House Management policies and practices will be reviewed by
allocated personnel based on the needs and best practices of the
Club.
The Club will actively implement change which best recognises
the right of every individual to enjoy themselves in a safe, sociable,
reliable and legal environment.