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Entry & Sale of Liquor | | Dress Regulations | | Responsible Service of Alcohol | | Responsible Service of Gaming | | Smoking Legislation | | Trading Hours

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:

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.

Dress Regulations
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.

Smoking Legislation
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.

Trading Hours
The Southport Sharks is open daily except for Good Friday and Christmas Day. The Club opens at 12pm on Anzac Day. The following trading hours are subject to change: