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Alcohol at games (including juniors)

hello it will start by saying a few things about my self first well hi my name is catherine beinke i am 17 years of age i am in year 10 at school
well i think it is soap box time and i think alchol would be allowedat any basketball game but only in certian areas of the stadium but i do aggree with you have brought up a very good poing from catherine beinke

Yeah probably squid, but i prefer the alcohol in it...hence why I don't drink diet/light beer!

My point is, if you only have a couple, and that is what YOU want to do, why does this make you an alcoholic?

It is not always surviving for a couple of hours without a drink, some people might just like one...

As long as it doesn't affect others, each to their own I say...

Ease up Squid, why is it childish or pathetic to have a beer during a game, it is not a matter of surviving a couple of hours without a drink, some people might WANT to have a beer...

As long as they are not driving over the limit, why judge someone for a "roadie" or "cleansing ale"?????

Yogee. This is a very good topic.
Not that I agree with what you say.

Most people can have a drink without getting sloshed.

We never drink before or during the game. But we do enjoy a beer or glass of wine after the game.

It s a very good environment to mix with the other parents from the other teams.
What I enjoy, is that I have socialised with quite a few parents from other clubs, who we see 8 or 9 times a year.

Baketball is demanding on the parents, and it is very geared towards the kids, driving them around Adelaide, driving to practises 3 times a week. And how many of us have to suffer an early Sunday morning practise. That is enough to drive one to drink.

It is important to look after the deprived parents who need that drink on Friday night.

Everything is about moderation.
I enjoy a beer after watching my son play on Friday evenings.
So do most the other parents in his team.
We bring platters of food, and enjoy the social side of the evening and also watching the older players.
It is a very good way to end the working week.

To say it sets a bad example to the kids is nonsense.
What is different to inviting a few people with childdren for a BBQ at home. You have a beer or 2, and then they all drive home.
Any responsible host wll make sure that no one drives having drunk too much.

Sporting clubs play a very important role in society.
It is not only about the sport, but also about the social interaction that is very important.

Moderation is important, and it is sad that we get deprived of certain rights because certain groups of people are not able to act responsibly.

Adults need to take responsibility for what they consume, particularly in the presence of their children. If they have 1 or 2 beers, that's being responsible. If they overdo it, then they are not setting a good example to their children, not to mention the danger of driving them home. Clubs need all the money they can get and if selling alcohol helps, then its OK. No one forces you to go and buy a drink, the choice is entirely up to you. Atleast by serving alcohol, parents can socialise with other parents and encourages them to come and watch their children play instead of dropping them off and picking them up later.