Child Protection Policy
Littlehampton Rugby Club is committed to ensuring that all
young people, male and female, club members, opposition players and all young
visitors who attend to watch, learn or participate in rugby union enjoy their
experience in a safe, well-managed environment.
Littlehampton
acknowledges and adopts the recommendations of the governing body, the RFU, and
at all times seeks to implement best practice as a safe, efficient and
child-friendly sports club.
In
whatever form it may take, child abuse is never acceptable.
WORKING
WITH CHILDREN
All
the Club's volunteers and employees working with, or in contact with young
people should:
1.
be
are aware of the problem of child abuse in all its forms;
2.
safeguard
players from abuse or danger through good practice;
3.
report
all concerns about possible mal-practice, or other actions leading to
abuse;
4.
respond
appropriately when mal-practice or abuse is observed or suspected.
An
appropriately qualified 'Child Welfare Officer' is appointed to deal with all
matters of child protection or allied issues.
All
volunteers and club employees working with children, will complete the Criminal
Record Bureau `Disclosure' application for clearance to work with
children.
CODES
OF CONDUCT
All
adults working with, coaching, supervising or watching young players are
expected to observe the Clubs Codes of Conduct and the Equity in Sport statement
published displayed within this Website.
All such adults are encouraged to attend an accredited Child Protection
course.
APPROPRIATE
QUALIFICATIONS
All
coaches, assistant coaches and helpers are encouraged to take and complete the
appropriate RFU Mini/Midi, Youth or Adult coaching qualifications as currently
available.
All `Lead Coaches' should hold RFU Level One qualification
or equivalent.
Bill Coleman - Child Welfare Officer
Bil Coleman was appointed as `Person In Charge' to
oversee Child Protection matters at the Club in 2006. He is Fully CRB Accredited
and has a lenghtly
history of coach the the Sussex RFU at various age groups
aswell as coaching our Senior Team.
Anyone
(coach, parent, spectator, or match official) with concerns about any such
problem should contact him either via the club, or direct on 01903
231873
AGE
GRADES & REGISTRATION POLICY
Littlehampton
Rugby Club's policy regarding their playing squads is that, despite some
flexibility allowed with the Continuum, ALL Mini players play and train within
their own age group, ie under the relevant age on 1st September at
the beginning of the season.
All
Junior sides should play and train within their own age groups except for the
`Pathway to the Top' ages of Colts and Development XV's and ultimately the
1st XV.
The
Laws of the Game state:
Under
13s may play with Under 14s, but not with Under 15s or above
Under
14s may play with Under 15s, but not with Under 16s or above
Under
15s may play with Under 16s, but not with Under 17s or above
Under
16s may play with Under 17s and Under 18s, but not with Under 19s or
above
Under
17s may play with Under 18s and Under 19s, but not those aged 19 and
over
NB
A player
under 19 on 1st September is deemed to be Under 19 for the
season. A player
birthday
may not play within the adult game (with players over 19) until reaching his
17th
ALL
PLAYERS must be properly registered with the Club for the season and have fully
completed their RFU Young Player Registration form (and supplied passport-style
photographs) before they play a match for the Club.
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