Programs

TIPS training program.

TIPS stands for Training for Intervention ProcedureS. Participants leave this training equipped to:

• Spot underage drinkers and prevent alcohol sales to minors
• Intervene quickly and assuredly in potential problem situations
• Understand the difference between people enjoying themselves and those getting into trouble with alcohol
• Handle alcohol related situations with greater confidence
• Use proven strategies to prevent alcohol related problems

As of June 2011, TIPS certification became mandatory for managers, supervisors and persons in charge of bars at on-premise licensed facilities. To view this section of the Bermuda Liquor License Act click here Section 39B of Bermuda Liquor License Act

To view the entire Bermuda Liquor License Act click here Bermuda Liquor License Act

All TIPS trainings take place at The Leopards Club on Cedar Avenue, CADA is grateful to The Leopards Club for this community partnership.

TIPS is the premier responsible alcohol sales and service training and certification program.

To register for TIPS training the fee is $50.00 per person.

To Register:

Online: Go to the very top of this website page and click on the green icon, "Register for TIPS"

By Mail: Cheques must be received by CADA at least 10 days before date of training. Fill out the mail-in registration form, make cheque payable to CADA and mail it (NO DROP OFFS ) to CADA at:

CADA, P.O. BOX HM 2304, HAMILTON HM JX

Spaces will be given on a first come, first served basis, however there will be a limit on the number of persons each establishment will be allowed to register.

There will be NO refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or no shows.

In 2011 thus far, 140 managers, owners and supervisors have participated in this training.

Since 2006, a total of 1102 participants from more than 150 licensed establishments have taken this training.

For 5-18yr olds.

CADA's eight week Life Skills course is a comprehensive, positive youth development program designed to cultivate capable and healthy young people of strong character through life skills, character education and drug and alcohol prevention. Lessons include topics such as: peer pressure; decision making skills; refusal skills; healthy and unhealthy habits; the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs; how to deal with your feelings; teamwork skills; friendship skills; work ethic and responsibility.

In 2011 thus far, 55 children aged between 5 – 8 years old have completed this important eight-week program.

Since 2006, a grand total of 459 children aged from 5 to 11 years old have completed this important eight week program.

In operation from 3:15am-3:45am every Friday night.

CADA, in partnership with Lead Sponsor Bacardi Limited; and Silver Supporting Sponsors Gosling's and Burrows Lightbourn Ltd; and Bronze Supporting Sponsors Fairmont Hotels Bermuda, City of Hamilton and The Caledonian Society of Bermuda, is proud to provide their free, late-night transportation service Let Us Drive from Reid Street outside the LOM Building.

CADA conducts media campaigns and public awareness campaigns designed to increase the community's awareness of responsible alcohol behavior.