Club Policies and Regulations
It is the members and visitors at Sharks that make the club a success
and so, in turn, the club takes a very serious view of its
responsibilities to its patrons and the community. The Sharks have set
in place its own policies and regulations to maintain the safety and
security of its facilities, and that of its patrons, as well as
adhering to the laws governing its operation. All members and visitors
are asked to abide by these regulations and policies, and to follow all
directions given by staff and management.
Entry to Licensed Premises & Sale of Liquor
The Southport Sharks is governed by the regulations of the Queensland
Liquor Act, which restricts entry to the club based on the following
criteria:
| Category |
Persons Attending |
Restrictions |
Recorded in
Visitors Register |
Allowed to Purchase
Take Away Liquor |
| A |
Member |
None |
No |
Yes |
| B |
Guest of a member |
Must remain in company of the member
|
Yes |
No |
| C |
Member of a reciprocal club
|
None |
Yes |
Yes |
| D |
Visitors |
Must reside at least 15km from the club
|
Yes |
No |
| G |
Applicant for membership |
Some restrictions apply after 30 days after completing membership application |
No |
No |
| J |
Attendees to a private function
|
Must sign in if wishing to enter other parts of the club
|
No |
No |
| K |
Minors |
Must remain the company of a responsible adult
|
No
|
No |
Members are required to display their membership card upon entry to the
Sharks and are also required to present it to staff or management upon
request. Visitors and guests are required to present a form of
identification showing proof of age and/or proof of residence.
Acceptable forms of age identification are:
• A photographic driver’s licence,
• A proof of age card issued by a Government department or approved entity (e.g. 18+ card or Victorian ‘Keypass’),
• An Australian or foreign passport.
Acceptable forms of residential identification include:
• Above listed age identification forms,
• Vehicle registration document showing address,
• Council rate notice showing address
The Southport Sharks has reciprocal membership relationships with over 70 Queensland licensed clubs. Please contact Reception on
07 5532 1155 for more details.
Minors are children under 18 years of age and are only allowed on club
premises in the company of a responsible adult. They are permitted in
the restaurant and lounge areas of the Club, but not permitted in the
gaming area or TAB area, or near a bar at any time. Children are also
not permitted on the dance floor during live entertainment, to ensure
the safety of themselves and other patrons.
A Kid’s Funzone is provided for the entertainment of children for short
periods of time, with parents/guardians required to check on them
regularly.
To maintain the high standards enjoyed in the Club dress regulations must be abided by.
The following dress is NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME:
| • Football shorts, stubbies or short shorts |
• Training Apparel |
| • Men's Headwear |
• Baseball Caps |
| • Bare feet |
• Scuffs or Rubber Thongs |
| • Torn or dirty joggers |
• Offensive t-shirts |
| • Singlets |
• Bike Shorts |
| • Untidy, faded or frayed clothing |
• Swimwear |
| • Torn or untidy tracksuits |
• Leotards |
| • Overalls |
|
Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all times. Obscene or
offensive language or clothing will not be tolerated. Management
decision shall be final in all matters relating to Dress and Behaviour.
Responsible Service of Alcohol
The Southport Sharks requires all staff to be trained in the
Responsible Service of Alcohol to be able to identify customers to whom
service may be refused; prepare and serve alcoholic beverages
responsibly; assist customers to drink within appropriate limits; and
assist alcohol affected customers.
The Club’s policy is to serve members and guests with alcoholic
beverages in a professional, responsible and friendly manner. The
Australian community and governments take alcohol-related issues such
as drink driving and violence very seriously, and so does the SAFC.
Responsible Service of Gaming
Responsible gambling occurs in a regulated environment where the
potential for harm associated with gambling is minimised and people
make informed decisions about their participation in gambling.
Responsible gambling occurs as a result of the collective actions and
shared ownership by individuals, communities, the gambling industry and
Government to achieve outcomes that are socially responsible and
responsive to community concerns (Club Queensland Exclusion Sessions
April-May 2005).
The Southport Sharks aim to provide an environment that:
• Ensures the integrity and fairness of games,
• Ensures the probity of those involved in the conduct of gaming machine gambling; and
• Minimises the potential harm for gaming machine gambling.
For further information on Responsible Gaming, ask for a copy of the Sharks Player Information Guide.
As of 1st July 2006, the new 100% smoking ban in all enclosed areas of
Clubs and Hotels was enforced. This means that all indoor areas of the
Sharks are non-smoking areas, this includes no smoking at all gaming
machines.
Provisions have been made for those members who do smoke, and these
have been factored into our renovations. The gaming room end of the new
balcony overlooking the oval, and the new deck in front of the
Functions Centre will be designated outdoor smoking areas (DOSA). The
beer garden adjacent to Mackenzie's Beer Garden is also a DOSA.
According to the new laws, drinks may only be consumed in the said area
if the patron brings the drink in, i.e. there will be no drink service.
Eating cannot occur in the designated outdoor smoking area under any
cicumstances.
The designated outsoor smoking areas are clearly marked, and staff and
management will monitor the activities of patrons in these areas,
members and guests alike. A smoking management plan is available on
request.
The Southport Sharks is open daily except for Good Friday and Christmas Day. The Club opens at 12pm on Anzac Day.
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