MANAGING INTOXICATED, VIOLENT OR QUARRELSOME BEHAVIOR
It is the policy of this Club not to allow
intoxicated, violent or quarrelsome behavior in or around our
Club.
Our policy at Belmont Sportsman's Club is very clear: we
want all guests to enjoy themselves. For many people alcohol is a
pleasurable part of their daily life and we respect that.
We
are here to serve people with alcoholic beverages, professionally,
friendly and responsively.
This policy in no way limits
people's choice to drink and enjoy themselves.
We want all
customers to enjoy themselves. What we don't want to do is allow
people to drink to excess and place themselves, our other patrons
and the community, at risk.
By working together as a team we
can create a safe, enjoyable and friendly atmosphere for all.
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Belmont Sportsman's Club, in the best interest of its members, guests and
the community promotes;
- THE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL -
Responsible serving of alcohol is vital
for legal, health and community reasons. Our society is now less
tolerant of the irresponsible use of alcohol that leads to
drunkenness, drink driving and under age drinking. We are now far
more aware of the serious social problems that are associated with
such behavior.
Belmont
Sportsman's Club has adopted the following strategies for the
Responsible Service of Alcohol:-
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HOUSE POLICY providing the framework for the responsible
serving of alcohol.
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TRAINING OF STAFF so that they can implement and promote the
house policy.
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EDUCATION OF PATRONS so that they understand the implications
of and abide by the responsible service of alcohol policy.
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PREVENTION OF UNDER AGE DRINKING
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PROMOTING SAFE TRANSPORT OPTIONS
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Belmont Sportsman's Club will effect these strategies by:
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Implementation, monitoring, and modification on an on- going
basis of the Club's house policy.
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Preventing under-age drinking by insisting on "proof of age"
by requesting a driver's license, passport or "proof of age
card" issued by the NSW Roads & Traffic Authority.
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Preventing intoxication by recognising the signs of
intoxication and avoiding serving anyone to the point of
intoxication. We will deny entry or service to anyone who is
already intoxicated.
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Managing intoxication, anti-social, or disruptive patrons by
attempting to discourage them from becoming involved in
activities which can harm themselves or others.
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We will promote the service of
non-alcoholic beverages and food.
ALCOHOL AND THE LAW
In NSW various Acts control the sale and service of alcohol.
There are four basic points which are relevant to Responsible Serving
Practices.
A person shall not sell or supply liquor to a person under the age
of 18 years.
A licensee shall not permit intoxication or any indecent, violent
or quarrelsome conduct on their licensed premises.
A person shall not sell or supply any liquor to any person who is
at the time in a state of intoxication.
Where a person is intoxicated on the licensed premises the
licensee shall be deemed to have permitted intoxication on the
premises unless they and their employees took all reasonable steps
to prevent intoxication on the licensed premises.
OUR RESPONSIBLE SERVING PRACTICES AIM TO -
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prevent under-age drinking
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prevent or manage intoxication and
intoxicated behaviour
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prevent or manage violent or
disruptive behaviour
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prevent drinking and driving
PREVENTING UNDER-AGE DRINKING
It is the responsibility of every
staff member at Belmont Sportsman's Club to ensure that we are not
breaking the law by allowing under age drinking on our premises.
The only proof of age we will accept are: Photo drivers' license,
R.T.A. card or passport.
PREVENTING INTOXICATION
By law it is an offence to sell or supply any liquor to any person
who is at that time in a state of intoxication. (The state of
intoxication can be described as a state in which through
intoxicating liquor a person has severely lost the normal control
of his/her bodily and mental faculties).
Belmont Sportsman's
Club will ensure that we prevent intoxication by:-
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* actively marketing low or
non-alcoholic drinks through pricing and promotion
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* encouraging customers to have
non-alcoholic drinks in-between rounds
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* promoting food sales
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* refusal of service.
The Sporties promotes the
responsible service of alcohol and gaming. Is gambling a
problem for you? G-line (NSW) is a confidential, anonymous and
free counseling service.
 Call 1800 633 635.
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