Club newsletter articles
If your club is Level 0
Article 1. <Insert club name> is a Good Sports club
Good Sports works with communities to make sports clubs safe and healthy by providing advice about
managing alcohol responsibly and making clubs more family-friendly.
We already provide an alcohol-free and smoke-free environment so are proud to display Good Sports
accreditation.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
Article 2. Alcohol and performance
As a Good Sports club we provide an alcohol-free environment at the club. Alcohol can significantly
affect sporting performance and recovery.
Slower reflexes and reduced coordination: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol before or during a
game can affect reaction time, reflexes, balance, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Hangovers: Symptoms of a hangover include headache, fatigue, shakiness, nausea and vomiting. Not
ingredients for a tip-top sporting performance!
Reduced performance and stamina: Our bodies work hard to increase energy when we’re playing sport.
After drinking, your body needs to work to break down the alcohol. These two processes compete for
resources, and when combined with dehydration, decrease performance and stamina.
Soft tissue injuries take longer to repair: Recovering from a soft tissue injury requires reducing blood
flow to the area; however alcohol increases blood flow and as a result increases recovery time.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
If your club is Level 1
Article 1. <Insert club name> is a Level 1 Good Sports accredited club.
Good Sports works with communities to make sports clubs safe and healthy by providing advice about
managing alcohol responsibly and making clubs more family-friendly.
As a Level 1 Good Sports club we abide by our liquor license, have bar management strategies in place
andour bar staff attend Responsible Service of Alcohol training.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
Article 2. Alcohol and performance
As a Good Sports club we are committed to managing alcohol responsibly. Alcohol can significantly
affect sporting performance and recovery.
Slower reflexes and reduced coordination: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol before or during a
game can affect reaction time, reflexes, balance, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Hangovers: Symptoms of a hangover include headache, fatigue, shakiness, nausea and vomiting. Not
ingredients for a tip-top sporting performance!
Reduced performance and stamina: Our bodies work hard to increase energy when we’re playing sport.
After drinking, your body needs to work to break down the alcohol. These two processes compete for
resources, and when combined with dehydration, decrease performance and stamina.
Soft tissue injuries take longer to repair: Recovering from a soft tissue injury requires reducing blood
flow to the area; however alcohol increases blood flow and as a result increases recovery time.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
If your club is Level 2
Article 1. <Insert club name> is a Level 2 Good Sports accredited club.
Good Sports works with communities to make sports clubs safe and healthy by providing advice about
managing alcohol responsibly and making clubs more family-friendly.
As a Level 2 Good Sports club we abide by our liquor license, have bar management strategies in place
and our bar staff attend Responsible Service of Alcohol training. We also try not to rely on revenue from
bar sales by seeking other income opportunities, and we have a safe transport policy in place.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
Article 2. Alcohol and performance
As a Good Sports club we are committed to managing alcohol responsibly. Alcohol can significantly
affect sporting performance and recovery.
Slower reflexes and reduced coordination: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol before or during a
game can affect reaction time, reflexes, balance, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Hangovers: Symptoms of a hangover include headache, fatigue, shakiness, nausea and vomiting. Not
ingredients for a tip-top sporting performance!
Reduced performance and stamina: Our bodies work hard to increase energy when we’re playing sport.
After drinking, your body needs to work to break down the alcohol. These two processes compete for
resources, and when combined with dehydration, decrease performance and stamina.
Soft tissue injuries take longer to repair: Recovering from a soft tissue injury requires reducing blood
flow to the area; however alcohol increases blood flow and as a result increases recovery time.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
If your club is Level 3
Article 1. <Insert club name> is a Level 3 Good Sports accredited club.
Good Sports works with communities to make sports clubs safe and healthy by providing advice about
managing alcohol responsibly and making clubs more family-friendly.
As a Level 3 Good Sports club we abide by a liquor license, have bar management strategies and a full
alcohol management plan in place, and our bar staff attend Responsible Service of Alcohol training.
We also try not to rely on revenue from bar sales by seeking other income opportunities, and we have a
safe transport policy in place.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs
Article 2. Alcohol and performance
As a Good Sports club we are committed to managing alcohol responsibly. Alcohol can significantly
affect sporting performance and recovery.
Slower reflexes and reduced coordination: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol before or during a
game can affect reaction time, reflexes, balance, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Hangovers: Symptoms of a hangover include headache, fatigue, shakiness, nausea and vomiting. Not
ingredients for a tip-top sporting performance!
Reduced performance and stamina: Our bodies work hard to increase energy when we’re playing sport.
After drinking, your body needs to work to break down the alcohol. These two processes compete for
resources, and when combined with dehydration, decrease performance and stamina.
Soft tissue injuries take longer to repair: Recovering from a soft tissue injury requires reducing blood
flow to the area; however alcohol increases blood flow and as a result increases recovery time.
For more information visit GoodSports.com.au or Facebook.com/GoodSportsClubs