Club Policies

Southport Australian Football Club (Southport Sharks) takes pride in its recognition as a leader within the Queensland Club Industry and as a provider of superior service standards to both members and guests who utilise our facilities. Accordingly, the Club has...

Southport Australian Football Club (Southport Sharks) takes pride in its recognition as a leader within the Queensland Club Industry and as a provider of superior service standards to both members and guests who utilise our facilities.

Accordingly, the Club has initiated a number of policies to ensure the maintenance of those standards, and to safeguard the safety and well-being of not only those persons utilising our facility but the surrounding community as a whole.

Central to those initiatives is the Club’s Risk Assessment Management Policy, covering such matters as responsible service of alcohol, responsible provision of gaming services, security issues, legislative compliance and provision of services.

Conditions of Entry

Membership Terms & Conditions

Rules of Ancillary To Gaming

Acceptable Forms of ID

  • An adult proof of age card
  • Australian driver licence or learner permit
  • Foreign driver licence
  • Passport (from any country)
  • Other recognised proof of age cards

Please note the ID document must be current and include a photo of the person and their date of birth.

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