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CAQ Alcohol, Smoking & Drug Use Policy

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Version 1.0 (Policy No. 5)
Last updated
5 July 2026
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1. Alcohol

Policy Statement: CAQ is committed to promoting a culture and focus of club operations that remains on sport, participation, health and family.

CAQ recognises the need to:

  • Meet its duty of care in relation to the health and safety of members, participants, volunteers and others who visit the club.
  • Uphold the reputation of the club, its members, sponsors, partners and supporters
  • Understand the risks associated with alcohol misuse and our role in minimising this risk.

CAQ shall ensure the following requirements will apply to all members, club facilities, club competitions, functions and other events or activities undertaken by the club where alcohol is consumed:

  • A risk management approach will be taken in planning events/activities involving the supply or consumption of alcohol. Such events will be conducted and managed in a manner consistent with liquor licensing legislation and this policy
  • The club will adhere to laws in relation to the serving of alcohol in accordance with the requirements set out in the Liquor Licensing Act 1998; A liquor license will be obtained, as required, at any event where alcohol is to be sold and in the absence of a liquor licence, observance of local by-laws in relation to alcohol consumption
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol will not be an excuse to unacceptable behaviour, particularly behaviour that endangers others or breaches the law, this policy or any other policy of the club.

2. Smoking

Policy Statement: CAQ recognises that smoking and passive smoking are hazardous to health.

The Club recognises that smoking is hazardous to health and those non-smoking club members and visitors have the right to be protected from exposure to tobacco smoke.

All training, competitions, activities venues and functions will be smoke free. This applies to all members, volunteers, families, officials, players and visitors.

3. Excessive Drugs

Policy Statement: CAQ discourages the use of illicit medications in respect of injury/recovery that would enable a participant to compete where they would not otherwise have been able.

CAQ will adopt policies in relation to the World Anti-Doping Code, Supplement Policy and Illicit Drugs Policy to the extent that they are applicable to mallet sport players who are participating in a grassroots training or competition environment.

CAQ will take all reasonable care and attention to encourage and empower all members and participants to make healthy, positive, lifestyle choices to remain drug free.

Australian Croquet Association Anti-doping policy https://croquet-australia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Australian-Croquet-Association-Anti-Doping-Policy-10-August-2020-002.pdf

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