Club Policies / Responsible Alcohol Management
CUCC Kings manages alcohol responsibly and recognises the club's liquor licence responsibilities.
CUCC Kings recognises that alcohol must be managed responsibly by the club and its members. This policy applies whenever alcohol is served at the club, during club functions, or at club-controlled activities. The club accepts its liquor licence responsibilities and expects members, players, officials and guests to support a safe, family-friendly environment.
Social Rooms Bar
Rules for responsible service in the club social rooms.
The social rooms bar operates under a limited renewable licence. Trading times are Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12 noon to 12am, and Sunday from 12 noon to 10pm. The club must follow the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. Alcohol must not be supplied to anyone under 18 or to intoxicated people. People under 18 must not serve alcohol. The liquor licence and RSA signage should be displayed.
Booth / Match Days
Home match day booth rules for alcohol sales.
Alcohol may be sold via an external booth for home matches. A maximum of 4 opened cans of beer per person and 2 opened cans of mixed spirits per person may be sold. The booth operates from 1:30pm until 15 minutes before close of play and must comply with the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
Non-Compliance
How policy breaches are managed.
Committee members are responsible for enforcing the alcohol management policy. If a breach occurs, the policy should be explained to the person involved. Continued non-compliance may result in that person being asked to leave the venue or activity.
Alcohol into Home Match Days
Alcohol must not be brought into the ground on home match days.
Bringing alcohol into the ground on home match days is strictly prohibited. Signs should be displayed at ground entry gates so players, spectators and visitors understand this requirement.
Bar Service and Management
Bar service must be managed by RSA-trained club members.
Bar service must only be provided by RSA-trained club members. A list of RSA-trained members should be displayed near the bar. Low and non-alcoholic drinks should be available. An incident register must be maintained, and bar staff must not drink alcohol while serving.
Safe Transport
The club encourages safe transport after functions and bar service.
Bar staff should encourage safe transport options. Taxi or transport contact details should be displayed, and designated drivers may receive non-alcoholic drinks free of charge.
Fundraising, Functions and Prizes
Club functions should be inclusive and responsible.
Functions should appeal to a wide range of members and should not encourage excessive alcohol consumption. Club trips and social activities should follow responsible behaviour and alcohol policy principles.
Food
Food should be available when alcohol is served.
Food should be available whenever alcohol is served. Meals or snacks should be available at appropriate times to support responsible alcohol management.
Responsible Serving of Alcohol
CUCC encourages RSA training for senior members.
CUCC Kings aims to host an RSA course annually and encourages senior players and relevant club members to attend.
Committee Policy Management
Committee members help ensure responsible bar operation and compliance.
Committee members must help ensure bar operation and compliance. At least two RSA-trained duty committee members should be present when the bar is open. Responsibilities include police cooperation, maintaining the visitor book, under-18 compliance, refusing service to intoxicated people, policy compliance and incident register management. The club promotes this policy through newsletters, printed information, social rooms display and announcements. CUCC also participates in Good Sports accreditation.
Policy Review
The alcohol management policy should be reviewed annually.
This policy should be reviewed annually so it reflects community expectations and Liquor Control Reform Act requirements.