Abergavenny Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in all tennis activities.
Whether you or your child are engaging in coaching, matches or other organised events, we will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm.
Ali Hobby is the Welfare Officer (what is the Welfare Officer role?) for Abergavenny Tennis Club and is available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have – you can contact her at abergavennytenniswelfare@gmail.com
A message from Ali:
Myself and my family are avid tennis players and I can often be found on or around the courts, enjoying social tennis, and supporting teams during the summer and winter leagues. I was a school governor in Llanfoist for 10 years, therefore understand the importance of safeguarding and young people. I have gained the Lawn Tennis Association Safeguarding qualification, with a view to safeguard and protect any members who may need support. Members who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that I shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, and discretely at all times.
Please see Ali’s LTA Safeguarding poster here
Abergavenny Tennis Club Policies and Safeguarding
We have a number of safeguarding and club policies in place which can be found below:
ATC Online Safety and Communications Policy
ATC Photography and Filming Best Practice Guidance
ATC Use of Changing Rooms Policy
Welfare Code of Conduct Poster
Reporting a Concern
Reporting a concern outside of tennis (Flowchart)
Reporting a concern within tennis (Flowchart)
You can also report a concern directly: abergavennytenniswelfare@gmail.com
MONMOUTHSHIRE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Contact: 01291 635669 hildduty@monmouthshire.gov.uk
MONMOUTHSHIRE ADULT SERVICES
Contact: 01873 735492 mccadultsafeguarding@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Regional Safeguarding Officer:
02920 468332
Mark.Vaughan@tenniswales.org.uk
Other Resources
Regional Safeguarding - Children & Adults Monmouthshire
LTA Diversity and Inclusion Policy
LTA Photography and Filming Policy
LTA Transgender Inclusion Policy
Further Support
NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
Mind - Mental Health & Wellbeing