BBA EARNS Accreditation as we hit alcohol head on!

Efforts by Ballarat Basketball Association Inc to tackle the difficult issue of alcohol management in community sport has resulted in the club receiving Level 3 accreditation as part of the Australian Drug Foundations Good Sports program.

Good Sports has been designed to assist clubs with the responsible management of alcohol through an accreditation process requiring the clubs to implement a variety of practise's and policies at each level. It is the first nationwide alcohol accreditation program of its kind.

The program helps to break the so-called link between alcohol and club profits and in the process guides clubs to a healthier and safer future. It also makes the club a more attractive place to be for a wider range of people in the local community.

Ballarat Basketball Association Inc Spokesperson, Mark Valentine said today that "We offer friendly and safe club facilities which comply with Liquor Licensing's legal requirements. An important part of the program was that we put all our bar servers through a training course in the responsible service of alcohol"

The club will be regularly monitored to ensure compliance with the accreditation criteria.

The Good Sports program was developed following research conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation which showed high risk consumption of alcohol in community sports clubs. Through the introduction of responsible alcohol management practices, clubs have been able to improve their image, increase their revenue and decrease their risk of liability.

The program is run in Victoria by Australian Drug Foundation. Clubs interested in more information or wishing to register in the Good Sports program should contact :
Rod Glenn-Smith
Victoria State Manager Good Sports
Australian Drug Foundation, 409 King Street, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003
goodsports@adf.org.au
03 9278 8113