HOW TO STAY SPORT SAFE AS A WELFARE OFFICER

• When volunteering to take on the role as Club Welfare Officer it’s important to know what’s involved and what your responsibilities are, and then to know when to seek additional help - JOB DESCRIPTION

• Have a visible presence - Make sure people know you’re the Welfare Officer. Introduce yourself in person or by email to the club and put up a poster if you have a clubhouse - 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