NSW football community praised for being ‘Good Sports’

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The Alcohol and Drug Foundation has praised the NSW football community for its efforts in building healthier and more family friendly sporting environments, with 500 local football clubs now committed to the Good Sports program.
Good Sports, which is managed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, is Australia’s largest preventative health initiative in community sport and offers sporting clubs free tools, resources and practical support to implement policies around alcohol management, tobacco and safe transport.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s NSW Manager Dr Lisa Simone says out of all sports in the state, football has shown the strongest dedication to the Good Sports program.
“Around 137,000 members of the NSW football community are now benefiting from Good Sports,” Dr Simone said.
Nearly 60 per cent of NSW football clubs signed up to Good Sports have reached the highest level of the program, introducing policies and practices around alcohol management, tobacco and safe transport.
“The NSW football community should feel incredibly proud of the work its doing to build healthier environments,” Dr Simone added.
Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge acknowledged the fine work Good Sports has continued to provide the world game.
“It’s fantastic to see so many of our football clubs from across all our associations be part of such a great initiative,” Mr Hodge said.
“Good Sports continues to produce an insightful program with a preventive health initiative assisting clubs to promote healthier, safe and family friendly environments and behaviours and there is no reason why off the back of this wonderful achievement, that more football clubs won’t register in the not too distant future,” Mr Hodge added.
Mt Colah Football Club recently became the 500th football club in NSW to sign up to the Good Sports program.
“Well done to Mt Colah Football Club who became the 500th football club to sign up with the Good Sports program,” Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge said.
“Congratulations to Mt Colah Football Club for its commitment to Good Sports. Our team is looking forward to guiding the club through the three levels of the program,” said the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s NSW Manager, Dr Lisa Simone.
“All sporting clubs across New South Wales have the opportunity to join Good Sports. Our staff are here to talk clubs through the free program, making it easier for already busy volunteers to implement,” Dr Simone added.
For more information about Good Sports visit www.goodsports.com.au