The ACT government have purpose built a roller derby track in the enclosed gymnasium of the Evelyn Scott School. However, the Canberra Roller Derby League are restricted from selling alcohol at the venue, even though the venue is enclosed and sales comply with responsible service of alcohol requirements. Given that one of CRDLs biggest sponsors is Bent Spoke brewery, this restriction his having a serious impact upon the leagues revenue.
General Resolution
Alcohol at sporting venues
ACT Labor will ensure that any ACT government controlled exclusively designed sporting venues allow those sports teams, such as the roller derby, to be able to have the option to sell alcohol at those venues.