Barley Tennis Club operates a smoke-free policy. We recognise that passive smoking is hazardous to health and those non-smoking club members and visitors have the right to be protected from exposure to tobacco smoke.

Accordingly, the following policy shall apply to all club facilities, functions, meetings and activities undertaken by the club and will apply to all members, officials, players and club visitors.

Facilities: All club facilities are to be completely smoke-free and shall include the club courts, Club Hut and internal seating area. We politely request all members and visitors watching tennis outside the courts to smoke away from the courts themselves so players are not subjected to passive smoke inhalation.

Players, Officials & Coaches: Coaches, players, trainers, volunteers and officials will refrain from smoking and remain smoke-free while involved in an official capacity for the club.

Functions: All club functions including social and fund-raising events and meetings are to be completely smoke-free.

Non-compliance: All club committee members will enforce the smoke-free policy and any non-compliance will be handled according to the following process:

1. Explanation of the club policy to the person/people concerned, including identification of the areas in which smoking is not permitted
2. Continued non-compliance with the policy should be handled by at least two committee members who will use their discretion as to the action taken, which may include asking the person/ people to leave the club facilities or function

Policy Promotion: The club will promote the smoke free policy regularly by:

1. Publishing a copy of the policy in club newsletters, notice boards and printed member/player information
2. Displaying a copy of the policy in the Club Hut
3. Periodic announcements to members at functions

Policy Review: To ensure this policy remains relevant to club operations and reflects community expectations the policy will be reviewed annually.

The Barley Tennis Club Committee