Child Protection Policy
Introduction
At Old Yardleians Rugby Club, we aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment in which mini and junior members can learn the skills of rugby and enjoy playing the game.
For the purposes of this policy, children/mini/junior members are those who have not yet attained the age of 18.
General
Our Child Protection Policy is available for all members & parents via the club website.
A register of players attending matches and training sessions will be maintained by club coaches/officials.
At the start of each season, the parents/guardians of all mini/junior players – together with the players themselves - must complete & sign an Informed Consent form & hand it to the relevant coach.
This will provide the club with information such as emergency contact telephone numbers and specific medical conditions, together with any necessary authorisations
In accordance with Sports UK & RFU guidelines, coach/player ratios should not exceed 1:10 during any coaching session
Rugby is to be enjoyed, and all parties (coaches, parents, players, etc.) will be expected to conform to our Codes of Conduct, as detailed on our website
Health and Safety
The club strongly recommends that all players wear mouth guards and further recommends the wearing of shin pads
The club has an accident/incident procedure for recording relevant incidents
A complete First Aid kit will be available at every match or training session and where possible, an adult with a current First Aid Certificate will be present
Child Protection
All Old Yardleians coaches have been CRB checked and have current certificates.
Where mini/junior members of the Club are training or playing matches, representatives of the Club are involved in the care of children.
Children will be accorded respect and consideration at all times
Should the Club be concerned about the welfare of any child then appropriate action will be taken, where necessary involving external agencies
It is essential that parents/carers inform the club of any accidents, illnesses or medical conditions
Discipline will be according to the rules of the game and Codes of Conduct for players, coaches, parents and spectators as detailed on the club website
The Club will endeavour to ensure that all principal coaches and managers of sides have taken and successfully completed a Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection Course
Complaints Procedure
The Club will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible to any complaint against any representative of the Club
Should a parent have a complaint, concern or comment he or she should approach the Club Welfare Officer, Shannon Killarney, in person or by telephone or the Club Chairman if deemed more appropriate.
All matters will be dealt with in the strictest confidence
Should the complainant be unhappy with the response, he or she should contact The Club Chairman Tony Fitzgerald
Equal Opportunities
Children are welcome to play rugby at the Club regardless of their gender, race or creed
Date: 17/07/06
England Rugby Accredited Club
