Safe Sport

Definition
Based on the International Olympic Council’s Consensus Statement developed in 2016, Safe Sport is defined as “an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable and free from all forms of harassment and abuse (non-accidental) violence”.  

Purpose
- To protect the interests of Athletes, Coaching Staff, Administration Staff and Volunteers in our sport from harassment and abuse.
- To outline the principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and protecting Athletes, Coaching Staff, Administration Staff and Volunteers.
- To adopt practices and outline standards of behaviour
- To establish a safe sport culture that is understood, endorsed and put into action by Athletes, Coaching Staff, Administration Staff and Volunteers who work for, volunteer or access our activities, courses, events and programmes

Commitment
Verde Cresta Combined Sports Club is committed to ensuring safety of its players and officials. We are currently developing a formal safeguarding policy which will be updated on the website soon

Medical Information

Safeguarding Policy