1. Aspire Gymnastics Acadamy Policy
Statement
Aspire Gymnastics Acacadamy is committed to exemplary standards of
conduct through the principles of equity and good moral and ethical
frameworks. The club will encourage individuals from all
communities to become involved at all levels of participation,
coaching, officiating and management.
- The club will ensure that all members and staff adhere to the
following equity principles.
- All persons must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every
human being.
- All individuals must be treated fairly and equally regardless
of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or political persuasion or
disability.
- Equity must permeate throughout strategic and development
plans.
- An equal professional service will be provided for all
participants and discrimination through race, gender or disability
will not be tolerated.
- Sexual and racial harrassment and discrimination will be
prohibited.
2. Aspire Gymnastics Acadamy Health and Safety Policy
Statement
Aspire Gymnastics Acadamy recognises the duty it has under the
health and safety acts and regulations to ensure the safety, health
and well being of gymnasts, coaches, officials and helpers when
they are involved in the club business. In particular it recognises
its responsibilities to:
- Provide a safe and healthy training and competition environment
for gymnasts and coaches through assessing the risks associated
with participation and controlling them to ensure they are
minimised.
- Ensure that adequate arrangements are in place in the event of
an accident, fire or other incident.
- Ensure that coaches and helpers have the appropriate
gymnastics/trampolining coaching training.
- Keep the arrangments under review and introducing additional
measures considered necessary and are practicable in relation to
the operation of the club business.
3. Aspire Gymnastics Acadamy Child Protection
Policy
Aspire Gymnastics Acadamy is committed to ensuring that those
working with children and vulnerable adults adopt the best practice
to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants and
staff. The club will endeavour to promote the highest standards of
care for all members, staff and officials by:
- The adoption of the BG Health, Safety and Welfare
Guidelines.
- The adoption of the BG Guidelines for the Protection of
Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- The appointment of a Welfare Officer (Child Protection Officer)
to whom grievances or complaints can be made confidentially.
- Ensuring that staff are suitably trained in Child Protection
and Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
- Ensuring that coaches and officials have been screened to
confirm their suitability to work with children. Where appropriate
this will include Criminal Record Bureau disclosure.
- Ensuring that the best coaching practice guidelines are
followed at all times.
- Ensuring that grievances or complaints are dealt with promptly
and in accordance with the grievance procedures.
- Ensuring that a minimum of two responsible adults are present
at all training sessions and events.
- Ensuring that the participants and/or parents are aware of the
purpose of videoing, filming or photographic during training or
events.
- Having a zero tolerance level to poor practice, bullying or any
potential form of abuse.
