POLICIES

 

 

 

Healthy Food Choice Policy

Wangaratta Little Athletics centre is aware that healthy eating is a vital part of good health. Lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, non-insulin dependent diabetes and obesity are all associated with the food we eat.

 

We acknowledge that healthy eating can have an impact on our members and the provision of healthy foods will contribute to better health for all.

 

Smoke-Free Policy

Wangaratta Little Athletics centre is aware that smoking endangers health and believes that all Little Athletics venues should be smoke free.

The following strategies have been adopted to promote a smoke-free environment:

  • Cigarettes shall not be sold at any venue used by Wangaratta Little Athletics centre.
  • Executive members, coaches, and officials shall not smoke in public when representing the centre.
  • Bill Eaton (Appin Park) Athletics Complex track & field arena, spectator area and buildings are smoke-free.
  • Smokers are advised to use the areas outside of the fence.
  • Reference to the smoke-free policy will be made in centre publications.
  • Regular announcements will be made to ensure that members and visitors are aware of the centre’s smoke-free policy.

           

All visitors will be encouraged to observe this policy.

 

Sun Protection Policy

Wangaratta Little Athletics centre is aware that children are especially susceptible to the suns rays and that skin cancer can be prevented. The following strategies have been adopted:

  • Wherever possible competition and training will be scheduled outside the hours of 11am and 3pm (daylight saving time).
  • The centre will maximise the use of natural shade provided by trees and buildings.
  • Individuals will be encouraged to bring their own shade structures to all activities.
  • Where possible portable shade will be provided at field events and marshalling areas.
  • Athletes will be advised to use sun-screen, hats and sunglasses during competition.
  • SPF 30+ sun-screen will be promoted by the centre.

 

Centre officials and coaches will act as SunSmart role models.

 

Responsible Alcohol Management Policy

  • Wangaratta Little Athletics centre is aware that misuse of alcohol causes harm to the drinker and others. The following strategies have been adopted:
  • There will be no sale or consumption of alcohol during the conduct of athletic events.
  • There will be no alcohol advertising at any venue used by Wangaratta Little Athletics.
  • The centre will not accept alcohol related sponsorship.