FRANKSTON and peninsula footy clubs reckon it’s time to give cigarettes the boot at sporting venues.
All senior clubs including Seaford, Pines, Frankston YCW, Mornington, Red Hill, Edithvale Aspendale, Pearcedale, Dromana and Crib Point will launch their new hard line on smoking at the Quit Challenge Round on June 3 by banning smoking everywhere at their clubs — except for one designated area.
Peninsula Health’s Andie Murphy said the initiative was a major step.
“I congratulate all of the clubs for signing the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Smoke Free Charter and working to create a healthier environment for their players, supporters and the community,” she said.
Seaford Football Club president Dale O’Neil said his club was committed to making the footy a fun and safe day out for families.
“Footy and smoking isn’t a good mix — it’s not good for players or supporters to be around which is why we signed on to the smoke-free charter and implemented a designated smoking area,” he said.
St Kilda Football Club coach Alan Richardson praised the clubs that had signed on to the smoke-free initiative and encouraged others to follow.
“We all need to contribute to make the footy a place everyone can enjoy safely. Join us and play your part in making local football a smoke-free environment.”
Frankston District Junior Football League has gone completely smoke free — banning smoking at all football grounds during organised underage sporting events.
Ms Murphy said this had provided people with a smoke-free sporting environment, reducing players’ and spectator’s exposure to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and helping discourage youngsters from taking up the habit,
The Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League has been smoke free for one year and it has been successful, according to league president Andrew Souter.
“There has been a noticeable difference with no one smoking around the grounds on game day and at training, which is great to see,” he said.
Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Bev Colomb congratulated the local clubs for recognising the importance of health and wellbeing within the sporting and broader community.
Frankston Mayor Brian Cunial said the clubs involved were setting a great example for other clubs across the state.
QUIT CHALLENGE ROUND
* Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League: Seaford Football Club, Seaford Rd, hosts a handball competition with women’s football ambassadors, St Kilda Football Club representatives and Frankston Mayor Brian Cunial attending on Saturday, June 3.
* Frankston District Junior Football League: Seaford Junior Football Club, Belvedere Reserve; and Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League: BlueScope Oval, Hastings, host Quit initiatives on Sunday, June 4.
All senior clubs including Seaford, Pines, Frankston YCW, Mornington, Red Hill, Edithvale Aspendale, Pearcedale, Dromana and Crib Point will launch their new hard line on smoking at the Quit Challenge Round on June 3 by banning smoking everywhere at their clubs — except for one designated area.
Peninsula Health’s Andie Murphy said the initiative was a major step.
“I congratulate all of the clubs for signing the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Smoke Free Charter and working to create a healthier environment for their players, supporters and the community,” she said.
Seaford Football Club president Dale O’Neil said his club was committed to making the footy a fun and safe day out for families.
“Footy and smoking isn’t a good mix — it’s not good for players or supporters to be around which is why we signed on to the smoke-free charter and implemented a designated smoking area,” he said.
St Kilda Football Club coach Alan Richardson praised the clubs that had signed on to the smoke-free initiative and encouraged others to follow.
“We all need to contribute to make the footy a place everyone can enjoy safely. Join us and play your part in making local football a smoke-free environment.”
Frankston District Junior Football League has gone completely smoke free — banning smoking at all football grounds during organised underage sporting events.
Ms Murphy said this had provided people with a smoke-free sporting environment, reducing players’ and spectator’s exposure to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and helping discourage youngsters from taking up the habit,
The Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League has been smoke free for one year and it has been successful, according to league president Andrew Souter.
“There has been a noticeable difference with no one smoking around the grounds on game day and at training, which is great to see,” he said.
Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Bev Colomb congratulated the local clubs for recognising the importance of health and wellbeing within the sporting and broader community.
Frankston Mayor Brian Cunial said the clubs involved were setting a great example for other clubs across the state.
QUIT CHALLENGE ROUND
* Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League: Seaford Football Club, Seaford Rd, hosts a handball competition with women’s football ambassadors, St Kilda Football Club representatives and Frankston Mayor Brian Cunial attending on Saturday, June 3.
* Frankston District Junior Football League: Seaford Junior Football Club, Belvedere Reserve; and Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League: BlueScope Oval, Hastings, host Quit initiatives on Sunday, June 4.
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