To outline the West Australian Speed Boat Clubs commitment to the promotion of good health.

All Members, Officials, Drivers, Volunteers. Patrons

This policy is effective from 1^st October 2007

West Australian Speed Boat Club recognizes that smoking and passive smoking are hazardous to health.  We will ensure a smoke free environment by:

        Ensuring all areas of the club, including the    change rooms, offices, verandah and the bar are smoke free.

        Not selling tobacco products on the premises.

        Prominently displaying non-smoking signage.

        All official functions (including dinners, presentations, fund-raising events, meetings, social occasions) will be 100% smoke free.

West Australian Speed Boat Club will promote the responsible adult use of alcohol by:

        Ensuring alcohol is not served to any person who is      intoxicated or under the age of 18 years.

        Discouraging excessive, or rapid consumption of alcohol

        Promoting lower pricing on low and non alcoholic drinks. Also providing free unbottled water.

        Providing responsible server training for paid staff and volunteers who serve alcoholic drinks in our bar

 The irresponsible use of alcohol will not be glamorized or promoted

 Alcohol will not be used for prizes or awards.

The health and safety of all participants is our primary concern. We will actively seek to promote, encourage and support strategies to prevent or reduce harm from drug use.

West Australian Speed Boat Club discourages the use of medications in respect of injury/recovery that would enable a participant to compete where they would not otherwise have been able.

        Not allow participants under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs to participate, in order to prevent harm to themselves and other participants.

        We will adopt and be guided by the Sports Medicine Australia policy on the administration of medications by non-medical personnel.

West Australian Speed Boat Club will take all reasonable steps, where possible, to address sun safe practices by:

        Making maximum usage of existing shade facilities

        Following the Cancer Council Western Australia guidelines for Sun Smart, eg: clothing, use of sunscreen and wearing of hats.

 Sunscreen (SPF 30+, broad spectrum water resistant) will be made available to members, drivers, and volunteers. However when this is not possible these parties will be encouraged to bring their own.

        Ensuring when food is provided, healthy alternatives, in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines for Australians are available.

        Promoting good nutrition and healthy eating messages.

The club will make information available to club members and families to promote healthy lifestyles.

  Providing Ambulance/ First Aid at all race meetings.

 Display appropriate signage promoting safety

 Members, and officiating personnel will be given the opportunity to attend approved training and accreditation courses in sports injury prevention and treatment.

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Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of this policy is invited to contact any members of the committee. 

West Australian Speed Boat Club will review this policy annually and ensure all Members, Officials, Volunteers associated with the West Australian Speed Boat Club are aware of the policy.

Ensure breaches of the policy are addressed through the WASBC Committee

Review the health policy annually.

Adult Drivers, Club Members, Officials and Volunteers are expected to set appropriate examples and act as role models for Junior club members.