Code of Conduct for Coaches, Officials and Volunteers
WALLINGFORD NETBALL CLUB
As a coach, official or volunteer of Wallingford Netball Club we will try to work
within the following guidelines:
Always ensure that we are never left alone with a child. Avoid situations
where an individual child (that is not our own) and ourselves are
completely unobserved.
If any form of physical support is required, it will be provided openly and
according to guidelines provided by the England Netball.
Where possible, parent/guardians take on the responsibility for their young
people in the changing rooms. If young people have to be supervised in
the changing rooms, the club will try to ensure that the coaches/
volunteers work in pairs.
Encourage an open environment (i.e. no secrets, always explain why you
are doing something in that way, encourage a diplomatic approach to the
club’s activities with young people being able to put their views forward).
When working within the teams, the club will agree with parents/guardians
when it is appropriate to enter changing rooms.
Include young people in committee decisions to ensure their voice is
heard.
As a coach, official or volunteer of Wallingford Netball Club we will avoid:
Spending excessive amounts of time alone with young people away from
others.
Taking young people (apart from our own relations) alone on car journeys,
however short.
Taking young people (apart from our own relations) to our homes where
they will be alone with us.
As a coach, official or volunteer of Wallingford Netball Club we will never:
Engage in rough, physical or sexually provocative games, including
horseplay.
Share a room with a young person (apart from our own relations).
Allow or engage in any form of inappropriate touching.
Allow young people to use inappropriate language unchallenged.
Make sexually suggestive comments to a young person, even in fun.
Do things of a personal nature for young people that they can do for
themselves.
Invite or allow young people (apart from our own relations) to stay with us
at our homes unsupervised.
Allow allegations to be made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded or
not acted upon.
(NB – Young people classed as under 18)
Equity Policy Statement
WALLINGFORD NETBALL CLUB
This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its
development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England
definition of sports equity:
Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities
and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of
sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.
The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat
everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender,
race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.
The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an
environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.
All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and
promote equality of opportunity.
The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according
to club disciplinary procedures.
Wallingford Netball Club – Emergency Procedures
Purpose of this document
To formalise the procedure should an emergency situation arise.
General Guidelines for dealing with an Incident/Accident
Please note: this is general guidance to be read alongside the Clubs’ separate First Aid Policy
(Please contact the Vice Chair or Secretary if you would like a copy of the detailed First Aid Policy)
Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. Is there danger of further
injuries?
Listen to what the injured person is saying.
Alert the first aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.
Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised.
Do not move someone with major injuries. Wait for the emergency medics.
Contact the injured person’s parent/guardian.
Complete an incident/accident report form in line with First Aid Policy requirements
Emergency Incident at training / match venues
General:
It is the coach or captain responsible for the session / match that is responsible for
making sure that a charged mobile phone is available at all times should an
emergency arise.
No club member should be left alone at a training or match venue.
The care of any club member U18 must be in line with the clubs Safeguarding Policy
Club members should not put themselves in danger during a emergency incident
Emergency services should be contacted immediately that an emergency arises
Crowmarsh Recreation Ground:
Players going to use the toilet facilities should let another player know that they are
going. U18’s should be advised to go in pairs again letting someone know they are
going.
In the case of fire the players should move away from the building and await
direction from emergency services when they arrive
In the case of a dangerous court, the coach leading the session should assess this in
line with the risk assessment procedure and determine if it is safe to play. The
coach’s decision is final.
The care taker of the Recreation Ground should be notified immediately of any
emergency incident occurring.
Wallingford School Hall:
In the case of fire the building should be evacuated by the nearest available exit and
members should meet on the far side of the netball courts away from the building.
The coach leading the session should collect the register (if not endangering
themselves to do so) on the way out and check that all players are accounted for.
The caretaker of Wallingford School should be notified of all emergency incidents as
appropriate
Central Venue:
All emergency incidents should be notified to the team running the evening’s
sessions and the League committee after the event as appropriate.
Play should be stopped as deemed necessary by the match officials and all players
should be moved away from the risk.
The attached incident report form should be completed for all incidents except where the incident is
fully covered by the First Aid Policy and the First Aid report form. It must be completed by the coach
or captain in charge of the session and returned to the club secretary for the club records.
Incident Report Form
Venue
Location of incident
Date of incident
Name of individual(s) who dealt with the incident
Nature of incident
Details leading up to the incident
Details of all club members involved
Details of action/events after the incident
Give full details of action taken during any first aid treatment and the name(s) of first-aider(s).
Was a First Aid Form completed by the First Aider?
Were any of the following contacted?
Parents/carers
Yes
No
Police
Yes
No
Ambulance
Yes
No
What happened following the incident/accident? E.g. carried on with session, went home, went to
hospital etc.
All of the above facts are a true record of the accident/incident
Signed …………………………………………Date…………
Print name …………………………………
Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Other supporters for
WALLINGFORD JUNIOR NETBALL CLUB
Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
Never force your child to take part in sport.
Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good
performances of all.
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Publicly accept officials’ judgements and respect coaches and other
volunteers.
Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
Use correct and proper language at all times.
Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own
performance and behaviour.
Drop off and collect players promptly.
Actively encourage your child to abide by the junior code of conduct.