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This document outlines the official Substance Abuse Policy for Naas AFC. All members, parents, and officials are expected to read and adhere to these guidelines to ensure a safe, fair, and legally compliant environment for everyone involved with the club.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In NAAS AFC the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco shall be actively discouraged as being incompatible with a healthy approach to sporting activity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Coaches\/managers shall not smoke when taking a session or drink alcohol before taking a session.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In relation to our under-age teams Naas AFC shall endeavour to organise receptions and celebrations in a nonalcoholic environment and in a manner that is suitable for the age group concerned.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Where this is not possible, the Club will comply with the Football Association of Ireland directive that under no circumstances whatsoever can any person under the age of 18 years consume alcohol and any and all appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that this policy is strictly adhered to.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Our coaches\/managers\/committee shall act as role models for appropriate behaviour and refrain from drinking alcohol at such functions<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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