Socceroos fans watching coverage in Perth pubs will face strict limits on what and when they can drink.. Source: News Limited
PERTH pubs hoping to screen World Cup soccer matches live will have to comply with a list of strict rules — including promising not to mix alcohol and energy drinks and banning patrons that arrive more than 20 minutes after kick-off.
And publicans will be expected to pay $105 per game for the privilege of screening the world's biggest sporting event.
World Cup matches kick off in Brazil next month. The time difference means all games will take place between midnight-9am local time.
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Pubs wanting to show the matches will have to apply to the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor for a one-off extended trading permit.
But the permit conditions are harsh, including:
A ban against mixing alcohol and energy drinks, such as Red Bull and vodka
A ban against shots
A ban against jugs of beer
A ban on buying rounds that contain more than four drinks or one bottle of wine at a time
A ban on live entertainment, such as a band
Not letting anyone in if they arrive late than 20 minutes into a match
Not letting patrons back into venue if they walk out of the pub after the first 20 minutes of a match
The pub has to be clear of patrons within 30 minutes of the final whistle.
Some publicans have complained the rules are intended to discourage venues from taking part in the event, which is followed by a billion people worldwide.
Australian Hotels Association of WA chief executive Bradley Woods said the conditions were excessive.
"We don't have a problem with banning alcohol deals or anything that promotes excessive drinking," Mr Woods said.
"But it's ridiculous to suggest that people should not be able to have energy drinks at 3am when they are trying to stay awake."
Mr Woods said the "difficult" application process and confusion over the fees may have discouraged more pubs from applying for an extended licence this year.
He said "dozens and dozens" of pubs and hotels had approached the Association for advice on how to apply for an extended licence.
Thirty-seven Perth pubs received permission to screen some matches when the World Cup was last played in 2010.
But so far just five have applied for this year's matches, and none have been approved as yet.
Some pubs put their application in as long as six weeks ago.
The Department's World Cup policy says pubs have to demonstrate why showing the games is in the public interest, and to "identify the strategies they will employ to minimise alcohol consumption" to ensure that "the primary focus of the extended trading is for patrons to watch the game and not alcohol consumption."
The games will also be shown on the big screens at the Northbridge Piazza.
A spokeswoman from WA Police said police had no special plans but would maintain a "highly visible presence of police" during the World Cup.
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