But it will still be forbidden for the Klan to drink beer in the stand itself. Vålerenga Football confirms to news that they will start serving alcohol at home games next season. The city council allows beer and wine in places where top sports are played in Oslo’s new alcohol policy action plan. – It is very pleasing that ordinary people can have a beer before a match or during the break, says general manager of Vålerenga Fotball Elite, Svein Graff. BEER AND FOOTBALL: Vålerenga Football Elite and general manager Svein Graff are ready for beer in the stadium. Photo: Vålerenga Fotball Elite He assures that the serving will take place in a safe and responsible manner. Children and young people must be protected. Majority in the city council In the alcohol plan, the city council follows through on the promise they made after the election victory last year: The new plan will be presented to the city council on Thursday. The Progress Party makes it clear to news that they support it. It thus has a majority in the city council. Less filling? The city council points out that several Norwegian municipalities have already opened up for this, mainly for football and ice hockey. The experiences are good, and there are reports of less filling, they claim. BEER AND FOOTBALL: City councilor for culture and industry, Anita Leirvik North (H), presents an alcohol policy action plan Photo: Picture: Sturlason / Picture: Sturlason – The reason is, among other things, greater responsibility on the part of the organizer for their own pub area, both with regard to who they let go into and during the event. – It is also reported that the public drinks less before a match, writes city councilor for culture and industry, Anita Leirvik North (H). Vålerenga positive The case was sent out for consultation in May. Aftenposten wrote at the time that in Stavanger both Viking and Stavanger Oilers have been allowed to sell under similar conditions. In Oslo, among others, VIF Hockey, Klanen and Vålerenga Fotball Elite are positive. Should it be allowed to drink beer at football matches? Yes, if it takes place in a safe and controlled manner No, sport and alcohol do not belong together Same for me only Vålerenga wins Show result – Today our VIP guests have this option, but not other spectators. We believe this is unfortunate discrimination, writes Svein Graff, in Vålerenga Fotball Elite’s statement. He wants a liquor license in a demarcated area of the arena, separate from the stands, with dedicated security. Equality The Klan is also concerned with equality between everyone in the stands. – Today you can have a beer if you buy VIP tickets, but not if you are a standing and singing supporter. We believe that there should be no difference between King Solomon and Jørgen hatter, says spokesman for the supporters’ club, Sebastian Hytten. THIRSTY?: Spectators will still not be allowed to bring alcohol into the stands, but they can have a drink in the bar. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / Beate Oma Dahle / NTB He says that it is most appropriate to have beer in the stadium before a match. During the break at football matches, it is unlikely that 3,800 supporters at Østblokka will have time to go to the toilet, stand in the beer queue and drink before the second half. It is more relevant in hockey with two breaks, he believes. Hytten does not believe that beer in the stadium in controlled forms will lead to more drunkenness. – I actually think quite the opposite. Now there are many people who get drunk before going to battle, and smuggle things in, says the spokesperson. – Negative for children and young people But not everyone is convinced that it is possible to protect children and young people from drunken supporters. Several organizations and the districts of Gamle Oslo, Grünerløkka and Sagene have submitted critical consultation responses. Both Vålerenga’s football stadium Intility and the ice hockey arena Jordal Amfi are located in Old Oslo. The district committee here does not want any more alcohol. – It can create unfortunate situations and goes against the purpose of promoting a healthy and safe atmosphere at sports events, especially where children and young people are present, the district politicians’ decision states. Published 14.10.2024, at 15.52 Updated 14.10.2024, at 16.13
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Oslo City Council will allow alcohol to be served at sports events – Greater Oslo
