Hanging Rock Cricket Club is proud to have joined the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Game Ready Round, a national road safety initiative helping community sporting clubs take a stand against drink driving.
The club hosted their Game Ready Round on Saturday December 13 at Hanging Rock Reserve, where they promoted road safety messages, shared facts around alcohol and driving, and encouraged members and spectators to make safe choices behind the wheel. The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s chief executive officer, Dr Erin Lalor, said the Game Ready Round empowered clubs to lead change in their communities.
“Game Ready Round is about more than just raising awareness – it’s an opportunity for clubs to lead by example, challenge unsafe attitudes and behaviours, and create better environments for their members,” Dr Lalor said.
Hanging Rock Cricket Club’s secretary, Nick Maxwell, said the Round reinforced the importance of keeping each other safe and working together as a community to reduce road trauma.
“The effects of road trauma are far-reaching, with alcohol contributing to so many lives lost or changed forever. The Game Ready Round is a simple but powerful way for us to take action,” Mr Maxwell said.
“We’re proud to support road safety beyond the Round, with ongoing efforts like planning ahead for safe travel, encouraging designated drivers – ensuring everyone gets home safely after club events, providing a variety of non-alcoholic options, and building a culture where looking out for one another is the norm, as part of the Good Sports program.”
Daisy Pearce, AFLW senior coach of the West Coast Eagles and Good Sports Game Ready Round Ambassador is helping raise awareness of the initiative and inspire action.
“Drink driving causes a third of fatal crashes in Australia, and one life lost on our roads is too many. By taking part in the round, clubs can send a clear message that road safety matters. Together, we have the power to save lives.”
