GOOLE VIKING STRIDERS JUNIOR SECTION

POLICY DOCUMENT
All parents should read this policy before any involvement of their child in the group. 

Goole Viking Striders aims to provide a safe and protective environment where all young people can enjoy their running to their full potential. 

We will therefore try to ensure the following points are adhered to:
All training sessions/runs will not be carried out on public highways to ensure safety of our athletes.
Promote an environment free from physical or verbal abuse , bullying , racism or sexism.
Have a zero tolerance policy on any member or volunteer who is found guilty of physical or verbal abuse , bullying , racism or sexism. This may result in the person be asked to leave the club and where applicable their membership will be terminated.
Implement an athlete centered approach where the needs of each individual athlete comes first respecting the rights , dignity and worth of every athlete regardless of background or ability.
Ensure that at every training session there is at least 2 responsible adults in attendance.
Ensure the athlete respects their own team members and members from other clubs.
Coaches , volunteers , parents where appropriate shall be CRB police checked for working with children in accordance with UK athletics.
Have a policy where should there be any concerns of abuse or discrimination in any way the athlete or parent should be encouraged to report the suspicions as soon as possible to Dot Pullman the Child Protection Coordinator for Goole Viking Striders. 
Dot can be contacted on  01405 767108

All information will be dealt with in a sensitive and confidential manner.

Below is a list of other help line numbers :-
Childline :  0800 1111
NSPCC :    08088 002222
Parent Line :   01702 559900
Victim Support :  0845 3030 900 

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