This policy provides the basis for the responsible use of alcohol by the Forestville Hockey Club and is seen as fundamental to the aims of the club.

The club recognises the importance of holding a liquor licence, enabling it to generate income and hold social functions. In doing so however, we accept the responsibilities and expectations of the community in adhering to liquor licensing laws.

To ensure the aims of the club are upheld and that alcohol is managed responsibly by the club and its members, 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 legal and moral requirements of the club’s Liquor Licence with the safety and well being of patrons the priority.

• The Club maintains a current appropriate Liquor Licence
• People under 18 will not serve alcohol
• The club does not encourage excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol
• When serving non pre-packaged alcohol, standard drink measures will be served at all times
• Information posters about Standard Drink measures will be displayed at the bar
• The Liquor Licence and all legal signage will be displayed at the bar

Intoxicated Patrons

• Drunk patrons will not be permitted to enter the premises
• Alcohol will not be served to any person who is intoxicated or drunk
• Drunk patrons will be asked to leave the premises (after appropriate safe transport options are offered)

Underage Drinking

• Alcohol will not be served to persons aged under 18
• Servers and committee members will ask for proof of age whenever necessary or whenever in doubt
• Only photo ID’s will be accepted as ‘proof of age’

Next policy review rate: 14 August 2012