Mendip AC – Athletics Welfare

There is an increasing awareness of the issues associated with Athletics Welfare and in particular concerns about the way children could be treated by adults who have temporary responsibility for them, whether by abuse or neglect.

Recent work undertaken on behalf of UK Athletics and AAA of England has resulted in policy and procedures in Athletics Welfare. As well as covering child protection these also cover the issues of sexual harassment and racism which are equally destructive.

Mendip AC take Athletics Welfare very seriously and implement the AAA of England policy to the best of its ability. In particular:

• The club has a Welfare Officer who oversees all athletics welfare issues
• All coaches, coaching assistants, officials, team managers and helpers are subject to comprehensive police checks
• All coaches, coaching assistants and officials are registered with UK Athletics
• Parent/carer consent forms are maintained for all junior athletes who train or compete with the club – these provide emergency contact information and notification of any special medical conditions for the athlete

Mendip Athletics Club Welfare