Umina Bunnies help overturn beer ban

Umina Beach Rugby League Club has been "instrumental" in lifting the Central Coast Division of Rugby League's ban on the sale of full-strength alcohol at games, according to club secretary Mr Kevin Hulls.

"Without doubt the most important decision of the year was overturned and we will again be able to sell full strength alcohol at all games in season 2009," Mr Hulls said.

"Umina Beach club had a massive input into getting this decision overturned and we look forward to all our valued supporters again being able to have a cold beer at our remaining home games."

The ban on selling full-strength alcohol at all Central Coast Division Rugby League games came at the start of this year's season following a number of alcohol-related incidents.

Since the ban, the issue has sparked hot debate amongst local rugby league clubs and supporters.

The Kincumber Colts and Entrance Tigers clubs were also fined for failing to follow the ban at home games in April.

Many Central Coast clubs, including Umina Beach said the ban would have had dire financial consequences if it had continued on for the rest of the season.

Newsletter, 1 May 2009 Kevin Hulls, Umina Beach Rugby League Club