1: Cinque Ports Rugby Football Club: Commitment to Child Protection Cinque Ports RFC has appointed Welfare Officers who will act as the first point of contact for any concerns relating to the welfare of young people. The contact details for the Welfare Officers are as follows:-
CPRFC Welfare Officers
Marcus Davies
(p) 01424 713181 (m) 07816 907819
davies.rugby@btinternet.com
The Welfare Officers are responsible for:-
• Ensuring that the club has a Child Protection Policy and self monitoring strategy
• Ensuring Codes of Conduct are well published and adhered to
• Working in consultation with the Child Protection Officer to ensure that all reported incidents are managed at the appropriate level in line with RFU/FRUW procedures
• Ensuring all relevant club members are aware of training opportunities
• Ensuring that parents, children and young people are aware of the club policy on Child Protection/Welfare and the correct procedures and channels for voicing concerns
• Ensuring that all adults who have regular contact with young people undertake CRB disclosure
• Being aware of local Social Services and the Local Safeguarding Children's Board
• Sitting on relevant club committees.
Cinque Ports Rugby ensures that all club officials and committee members are aware of their responsibility in respect to child protection and gives a commitment to respond to any indications of poor practice or abuse. It is not the responsibility of the Welfare Officer, or any other Cinque Ports Rugby Official to decide that abuse is occurring but it is their responsibility to act on any concerns in line with the published RFU policy.
Cinque Ports Rugby has a Child Protection Policy. A summary of the policy is printed in the Cinque Ports RFC Welcome Pack, and full details of the policy are posted on the club notice board and available on the club website (www.CinquePortsRugby.co.uk) under the section entitled 'Information for Parents'.
Cinque Ports Rugby implements a policy of Best Practice for all adults working with young people.
Cinque Ports Rugby has a disciplinary panel that, where necessary, is able to manage cases of poor coaching practice as identified by the RFU Child Protection Officer.
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2: Cinque Ports Rugby Coaches Code of Ethics.
Cinque Ports Rugby Coaches are required to abide by the following Code of Ethics. All Cinque Ports Rugby rugby coaches:- • Must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every child and young person with whom they work and treat them equally
• Must place the physical and emotional wellbeing of all young players above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
• Must ensure that the relationship that they develop with the players with whom they work is based on mutual trust and respect.
• Must ensure that all activities undertaken are appropriate to the age, maturity, experience and ability of the players.
• Must encourage young players to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance.
• Will clarify with the young players (and their parents/carers) so they understand what is expected of them both on and off the rugby field and also what they are entitled to expect from the coach.
• Should work in partnership with others within the game to ensure wellbeing, safety and enjoyment of all young players.
• Must promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play etc) will never, under any circumstances, condone violations of the Laws of the game, behavior contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the game or relevant regulations or the use of prohibited techniques or substances.
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3: Cinque Ports Rugby Codes of Conduct for Coaches & Officials. Cinque Ports Rugby aims to ensure that all young people enjoy the game in a safe enjoyable setting. The following section sets out Good Practice Procedures, which all those involved in the delivery of the game of rugby union at Cinque Ports Rugby should adhere to.
• They must always be publicly open when working with young people. They must avoid situations where the adult and an individual child are alone and/or unobserved, e.g. individual skill session after a team training session. They must work in pairs and never alone with a group or individual.
• Rugby is a physical game. Situations will occur when, in order to teach or coach certain techniques, it is necessary to make contact with the player. However the following must apply:-
o Parents and young players must be made aware of situations in which this may happen when they join the club.
o Physical handling must only be used for safety reasons or where there is no other way of coaching the technique and always with the permission of the child/young person and their parent/guardian.
o Any contact or touching that is inappropriate (not directly related to the coaching context) or is aggressive is poor practice and is unacceptable.
o If groups are to be supervised in changing rooms, always ensure that individuals work in pairs, and that the gender is appropriate.
o Children/young people must not change at the same time or in the same place as adults.
o Where mixed teams compete away from home at least one male and one female adult must always accompany them.
o Volunteers and professionals must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all and treat everyone with equality.
• Coaches must place the well being and safety of the player above the development of performance. This means that coaches must:-
o Adhere to the following guidelines:
o Avoid overplaying of players
o All players need and deserve equal opportunity to play and to rest.
o Remember that children/young people play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only a part of it.
o Motivate youngsters through positive feedback and constructive criticism.
o Ensure that contact skills are taught in a safe, secure manner paying due regard to the physical development of young players.
o Never allow young players to train/play when injured.
o Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
• At least one coach per age group must hold a current RFU coaching award or a recognized award. All other coaches should hold a current RFU coaching award or be working towards one.
• Coaches must keep up to date with knowledge and technical skills and should be aware of their own limitations. Coaches must only work within the limitations of their knowledge and qualifications.
• Coaches must ensure that the activities, which they direct or advocate, are appropriate to the age, maturity and ability of the players.
• Coaches, managers, volunteers and parents must always promote the positive aspects of their sport (e.g. fair play), and never condone law violations or use of prohibited substances.
• Coaches and team managers must consistently display high standards of personal behavior and appearance.
• Coaches, volunteers and parents must never overtly criticize players or use language or actions, which may cause the player to lose self-esteem or confidence.
• Young people must not be allowed to drink alcohol or encouraged to drink alcohol if they are under the legal age to do so.
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