Safeguarding
“Everyone in Athletics has a part to play in safeguarding children and adults at risk, England Athletics aims to create an environment where everyone involved in athletics and running feels safe and welcome to enable them to be the best they can be.”
Emma Davenport, Head of Clubs and Participation (England Athletics Safeguarding lead)
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the welfare of all those who participate in athletics.
At St.Marys Richmond Athletics Club we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our athletes.
UKA take the lead for Safeguarding across the sport of athletics and running for the UK. They set the policies, procedures and regulations for the sport that we follow and adhere to.
Please click the links below to read our club safeguarding policies.
Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
https://www.englandathletics.org/clubhub/collection/club-committee-safeguarding-responsibilities/
Safeguarding contact
As a club we are supported by England Athletics to ensure that we provide a safe and welcoming environment for all to partake in the sport.
Your lead welfare officers are David Lucas and Neil Chisholm.
They can be contacted through the club safeguarding email. If you have concerns about a safeguarding issue, please contact [safeguarding email here]
Health and Safety policy
Inclusion policy
