METROSTARS SMOKE FREE POLICY
As a member of the Good Sports Program and in accordance with FFSA regulations, TK
SHUTTER is a Smoke-Free venue from 2016. MetroStars is committed to the provision
of a safe club environment for its members, patrons and visitors their families and
friends can enjoy.
Rationale
MetroStars recognises that:
 It has a duty of care to all members and visitors involved in club-related activities
 Smoking is a direct cause of many illnesses including cancer
 Passive smoking (inhaling second-hand smoke) is hazardous to health and that nonsmokers should be protected from tobacco smoke.
 Passive smoking can lead to other serious illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer,
cardiovascular disease, and chest illnesses in children. Accordingly the following
policy has been developed to help protect people’s health.
Who is affected by this Policy
This policy applies to all members, administrators, officials, coaches, players, parents
and visitors of the club.
Designated Smoke Free Areas
We respectfully request all members and visitors to refrain from smoking in the
following areas:
 Spectator areas, including all (viewing areas around the pitch);
 Areas in front of the clubrooms and the change room areas.
 Strictly, no smoking is permitted inside any building facilities (including but not
limited to toilet blocks, eating and drinking areas).
Sale of Tobacco Products
Tobacco and tobacco products are not sold at this club.
Behavioural Expectations
The NE MetroStars Soccer Club recognises that role modelling can have a significant
impact upon the junior members of the club, and for that reason we the following
individuals and groups to refrain from smoking while they are acting in an official
capacity around children (especially when wearing club attire):
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Coaches (when coaching or representing the club)
Trainers (when training players)
Officials (when officiating for the club)
Volunteers (when working for the club)
Players (when in uniform and representing the club)
Promotion of the Policy
The following mediums will remind patrons about the club’s Smoke-Free policy:
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Signage indicating smoke-free areas;
Club Website and other club social media;
Public address reminders during club events;
Other advertising or promotional sources as necessary.
Non-Compliance to Policy
Where patrons are found to be in breach of this policy the following strategy will be
applied:
1. Assume that the person is unaware of the Smoke-Free policy.
2. A staff member or club representative will approach the person in breach and
politely inform them that there is a Smoke-Free policy in place, and ask the person
if they could refrain from smoking or locate to an area that is not a designated
smoke free area.
3. If the offence continues, the most senior staff member or most senior club
representative will verbally warn them again and hand over a formally written
letter that outlines the club’s policy on smoking. The offending patron must also be
made aware that if they don’t stop smoking then they will be required to leave the
club’s facility. The club’s management committee will sign off on the letter. This
letter will be pre-written and kept both behind the bar and at the ground so that
copies are readily available.
4. If the offence does continue then the patron will be escorted out of the facility by
staff and/or a senior club representative.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant to club operations
and reflects both community expectations and legal requirements.
Signed:
Club President
Club Secretary
Date:
Next policy review date is April 2017.
Our Safe Transport Policy meets part of our commitment to the Australian Drug
Foundation’s Good Sports Program. Go to Goodsports.com.au for more information.
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