HOW TO STAY SPORT SAFE AS AN ORGANISER

  • Know how to report a concern around safeguarding and welfare if you need to - This can be done by call, text, email, online or through the post - however suits you best - REPORTING A CONCERN

  • Have a visible presence - Make sure people know who the Club Welfare Officer is and know how to get in touch. Put up a permanent poster if you have a clubhouse or inside changing rooms - POSTER TEMPLATE

  • Are your club coaches qualifications all up to date? It’s essential that everyone has training that is necessary and appropriate for their role and make sure that everyone has the best experience - MINIMUM STANDARDS

  • Be up to date on how to spot a concussion from a head injury, and then how to treat it if it happens - The key advice is “If in doubt, sit them out"
    CONCUSSION GUIDANCE

  • We all get the best experience from the game when we show each other respect - Read the Respect Code that we all agree to follow and underpins the values of our sport, keeping everyone safe and allowing them to participate without concern - RESPECT CODE