Child
Protection and Harassment Policy
Southbourne Canoe Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well
being of its members. All members should show respect and understanding for the
rights, safety and welfare of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects
the principles of the Club. We believe that taking part in Paddlesport should
be a positive and enjoyable part of childrens lives and to achieve this have
the following aims:
Club coaches and helpers will follow the BCU Code
of Ethics All Club coaches, helpers and officials working with young people
will adhere to the BCU Child Protection and Harassment Policy. The Club will follow
the guidance of the policy in the event of any concerns or allegations.
The Club will ensure that anyone working with young people undertake a screening
procedure. All Club members are made aware of the Club Code's of Conduct
The Club will obtain written Medical details of young paddlers which will be made
known to coaches, where deemed appropriate and/or necessary. Any paddler
who coaches for the Club should be a member of the BCU. The club will encourage
and support helpers to gain qualifications and assist coaches to stay up-dated.
The Club will identify a person whose role it is to deal with any issues concerning
Child Protection and Harassment and notify this person to all members. Anyone
with concerns with respect to Child Abuse or Harassment should contact that person.
If that person is unavailable they can contact the Club Chairman or the BCU Child
Protection /Harassment Officer. The Club will adopt and regularly review
a Health and Safety Policy The Club will review this Policy annually.
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