Alcohol & Drugs Policy

INTRODUCTION

This policy covers the personal use of alcohol and illicit drugs, generally for recreational and social purposes. It is acknowledged by the club committee that members may have prescribed drugs as part of a personal heath plan. Any prescribed drug must only be taken by the person that has been prescribed the drug. It will be deemed a breach of this policy should this be found otherwise.

COMMITMENT

The Baden Powell Cricket Club is committed to excellence on and off the playing arena, and to the health and well-being of all members (Players, Officials and supporters). The use of alcohol and other drugs is a major health and social issue in society today. The club will attempt at all times to minimise the harm arising from alcohol and other drug use, to promote health by encouraging to moderate and responsible use of alcohol and not tolerate the use of any illicit drug and excessive use of alcohol.

Members or their Guest under the influence

A member, or their guest participating in practices, matches, utilising the club facilities, attending any club function, that is under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs are a danger to themselves and other members. The danger may be either physical through affected co-ordination or aggression through reduced emotional control. Excessive alcohol consumption by a player prior to a game or practice session can have a major impact on performance and decision making. There will be zero tolerance should any player turn up to a match or training session under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs.

Alcohol consumption

Underage members will not be permitted to purchase or to consume alcohol under any circumstances. Member's who are 18 or older will be permitted to purchase and consume alcohol when on club premises, visiting opposition venues, attending any social event or gathering, or any other sanctioned club event. Any person found buying alcohol for an underage person when on club premises, visiting opposition venues, attending any social event or gathering, or any other sanctioned club event will be in breach of this policy and face appropriate disciplinary action. Players are not permitted to consume alcohol at any stage during a game or practice session under any circumstances.

The club does not condone driving under the influence at any-time, members and guests are expected to maintain a lawful approach to the consumption of alcohol with the respect of driving.

The use of, promotion or selling of illicit drugs

No member shall be allowed to use, promote, or sell any illicit drugs when on club premises, visiting opposition venues, attending any social event or gathering, or any other sanctioned club event.

Breaches of the policy

In the event that a breach of any of the above policies is brought to the attention of the club committee, the committee shall as soon as practicable after the incident/s meet and discuss the breaches.

Where necessary, the member and if required, the members parent/s or guardian/s, will be required to attend before members of the club committee, or a disciplinary panel appointed by the club committee, to explain their behaviour,

The Baden Powell Cricket Club Committee may, by resolution, issue a written warning, suspend, or expel a member of the club (or not permit a person associated with the member from attending the club) that is found to have breached this policy. The Club Committee may also advise any relevant authority as deemed appropriate.