Child Protection Statement
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Triathlon is an amazing multisport activity, especially for young people. It allows them the opportunity to have fun with their friends while learning new skills, staying healthy and achieving goals.
MedwayTri is firmly committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people to take part in Triathlon. The club accepts its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all young people and protect them from poor practice, abuse and bullying. Everyone who participates in Triathlon is entitled to participate in a safe and fun environment and to be given the chance to experience the feelings of enjoyment, challenge and achievement that are inherent to the sport.
MedwayTri adheres to the British Triathlon child protection policy which can be found on their website
Download the British Triathlon Child Protection Policy
This document includes a particular emphasis on the impact of new technology and the increasing use of social media, which is reflected in the guidance and policies. Everyone involved in sport has a responsibility to ensure that children and young people can enjoy themselves in a safe and non-threatening environment.
The policy provides comprehensive guidance for coaches, parents, young people and all those involved in the running of our club, but it is also important that we continue to listen to children and young people and act immediately on any concerns that are raised. I would urge everyone involved in our sport to read through the document and ensure they are aware of the policies so that together we continue to build a safe environment for our young people.
Yours
Debbie Davies
MedwayTri Welfare Officer
Child Protection Contact Information
If you ever feel uncomfortable and want to talk to someone, there are people who can help and here is their contact information.
Club Welfare Officer: Debbie Davies tel: 07849919512 email: welfare@medwaytri.com or deputy : Janet Fischer email janet@medwaytri.com
British Triathlon Lead Safeguarding Officer: 07384 214726 or email: concern@britishtriathlon.org
Kent Police: 101 [this is the non-emergency contact number] – in an emergency dial 999
Local Safeguarding Children Board: Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent , ME4 4TR, Tel: 01634 334466, Email: mscb@medway.gov.uk, web address: www.mscb.org.uk
If you think a child or young person is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, you should call emergency services on 999
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk. The NSPCC also has information on Child Protection in Sport on their website.
Following reporting the matter to emergency services of NSPCC you must also inform British Triathlon using the contact details above