University of Birmingham Juniors American Football Programme –
Alcohol, Smoking and Substance policy
The University of Birmingham Juniors American Football Programme will not tolerate any
consumption of alcohol or tobacco products on the pitch or designated sideline during any game or
practice session, nor on coach transport to away games or events.
The Programme staff has a responsibility to set an example of good practice in support of
government and Sport England policies encouraging community health. Programme coaches or
management staff working with the Junior team should not smoke in the presence of players.
Student players should not smoke in the presence of Junior players.
Coaches or players found to be consuming alcohol or tobacco products on the pitch, designated
sideline or coach transport should be counselled by the Head Coach or General Manager against
doing so again in future. Should they continue to do so, the Programme discipline policy may be
invoked.
The Programme does not tolerate the use of illegal substances in any form.