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Cardiff RSL Supports the ‘Good Sports’ Program
Cardiff RSL has been proactive in promoting and encouraging sporting clubs to sign to the Australian Drug Foundation’s ‘Good Sports’ Program. In December 2007 Project Officer, Marc Glanville, delivered a presentation to all sport clubs sponsored by Cardiff RSL with all subsequently signing to the program.
“The aims of the program represent the same values and philosophy of Cardiff RSL, there was no question that we want our sponsored clubs to share the same views in some formal capacity. Not only does this program promote strong positive values it assigns some responsibility and assists in the broader community to understand and appreciate the operating environment and compliance obligations of registered clubs like Cardiff RSL to alcohol consumption and healthy eating choices.”
The Board of Cardiff RSL have developed a policy that requires club’s to sign to the Good Sports program to be eligible to receive sponsorship.
The aims of the Good Sports program are to essentially to;
- Promote relevance and importance to the local community,
- Sell and consume alcohol within the law,
- Reduce alcohol related problems in society,
- Increase club viability,
- Duty of Care to players, parents, spectators and the wider community,
- Eliminate drink driving, and
- Provide education and support.
Good Sports explains that a number of benefits are experienced by Clubs committed to the program.
These include
- Better Image to the community,
- More attractive club,
- Safer and more secure environment,
- More volunteers,
- More players,
- More financially viable.
In summary, the program is embarking on changing society’s attitudes and culture with respect to alcohol consumption and healthy eating options to provide a safer and friendly environment.
