Good Sports present at 2011 Waratah Cup FInal

Both clubs celebrated their level 1 accreditation with the Australian Drug Foundation?s Good Sports program, a free community program working with sporting clubs to manage alcohol responsibly.
The program aims to identify and reduce alcohol related problems such as binge and underage drinking, increasing violence, accidents and injuries, reduced sporting performance and drink driving.
John Reid, Good Sports NSW State Manager, congratulated both clubs on their commitment to provide safe, healthy and family friendly environments.
?Communities need leadership around good alcohol management and sport is in an ideal situation to do this. By participating in Good Sports, clubs can build their community profile, attract new members and sponsors and strengthen the club?s identity and future,” he said.
?It was wonderful to see two clubs that have committed to best practice, battling it out for a major trophy. It is a great endorsement for the code too, with clubs operating in the best interests of the community,? he added.
While Manly lifted the cup this year, both clubs will reap the benefits of Good Sports over the coming seasons, as the program works directly with clubs over a three to five year period to build in best practices around alcohol management.
New South Wales, with great support from the RTA, is rapidly approaching its 1,000th Good Sports club, with most being football clubs.
The Waratah Cup marked the first time a high-profile football final in NSW was played between two accredited clubs, but with Good Sports popularity increasing, it surely won?t be the last.
For more information about the Good Sports program visit www.goodsport.com.au