Henry Heat Basketball Club recently accelerated its progress through our Healthy Sports Clubs Healthy Food and Beverage health area. This achievement was facilitated by its advanced standing in the Club Environment component of Healthy Sports Clubs due to the pre-existing implementation of healthy food environment strategies at Cardinia Life by Aligned Leisure, where the club operates.
Cardinia Life has long been committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, including providing healthy food and beverage options that meet the Healthy Choices guidelines in the recreation facilities’ cafe. The facility ensures that healthy food and beverage options are available and prominently displayed and promoted, making the healthier option easier for patrons.
Leveraging this strong foundation, Henry Heat Basketball Club has taken additional steps to enhance its food environment further. Working closely with our Healthy Sports Club Team, the club now provides healthier food and beverage options at all club events, such as presentation nights. They have sought sponsorships and partnerships with organisations that promote healthy behaviours, allowing the club to provide their members with rewards and incentives that support their health-focused activity.
Moreover, the club has developed a comprehensive healthy food and beverage policy. This policy underscores their commitment to prioritising healthy food environments and ensures that their efforts are sustainable in the long term.
This proactive approach has benefited the club’s members and set a precedent for other sports clubs operating out of recreation facilities. Clubs like Henry Heat Basketball Club, whose recreation facility already implements healthy food strategies, may be eligible for advanced recognition, enabling them to swiftly achieve a health area in Healthy Sports Clubs.
This case highlights the importance of creating supportive environments that foster healthy choices and the impact of collaborative efforts between clubs, recreation facilities and health promotion teams.
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