Anti-Doping

Prohibited Substances

In Australia, Football Australia’s (FA) Anti-Doping policy applies, which aligns with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. So the official banned substance list is the WADA Prohibited List, which is updated annually.

Global DRO (Drug Reference Online) is a free online tool that helps athletes, coaches, parents and support personnel check whether over-the-counter medications, prescription medications and other drugs contain substances prohibited in sport. Global DRO does not cover dietary supplements, protein powders or herbal products.

Vaping

Vaping can pose a risk to your health and certain vape ingredients have been linked to lung injury and disease, and can increase the risk of nicotine dependence. Both Vaping and Smoking are banned at sport venues under the Smoke-Free Environment Act 2000.

For more information about vapes and the health risks of vaping – click here

Smoking

Smoking is harmful, unhealthy and addictive, and has been linked to cancer and other health problems.

Smoking causes lungs to work less efficiently and prevents lungs from absorbing the amount of oxygen the body needs to function.  Tobacco smoke contains a chemical (carbon monoxide) that prevents the blood stream picking up oxygen.

Because smoking decreases the body’s ability to transport oxygen to those areas that need it when playing sport, people who smoke tend to have less endurance and find it hard to keep up high levels of fitness.

No Smoking at Sport Venues

Under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, SMOKING and VAPING is prohibited in outdoor public areas, including:

• Spectator areas at sports grounds used for organised sporting events
• Within 10 metres of children’s play equipment in outdoor public places;
• Public swimming pools
• Public transport stations, bus stops, ferry wharves and taxi ranks;
• Within 4 metres of an entry to a public building
• Commercial outdoor dining areas

Individuals have an obligation to comply with this requirement at sport venues and be considerate of others. Clubs have a responsibility to provide a smoke-free workplace for workers and volunteers and should ensure that adequate signage is in place to maintain a smoke free environment at sport venues for everyone involved.

Alcohol

Sport Clubs who sell alcohol are required to hold the appropriate liquor license or NFP exemption, whether it be a Limited Licence – Single Function for a single sport event, or a Limited Licence – Multiple Functions for multiple sport events up to 52 days per year, or a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Exemption (see NFP Exemption Requirements).

Once a club has its liquor license or NFP Exemption, it must comply with the conditions of the license or exemption at all times.  The NSW Department of Liquor and Gaming provides on their website all the information clubs need to know about their obligations when selling alcohol in NSW.

Clubs should also check the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training and certification requirements which are mandatory for anyone selling, servicing or supplying alcohol in NSW.