Safeguarding
Aberdeen Parks Tennis - Safeguarding
Sport Aberdeen is the operator for the following Tennis Parks sites in Aberdeen City:
Northfield Outdoor Sports Centre - Ruthrieston Outdoor Sports Centre
It is important that all Children and Adults at Risk are able to enjoy their tennis in the parks in a safe and healthy environment. Everyone who is involved in tennis has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.
Remember - if you think someone is at immediate risk of harm dial 999
Aberdeen Children and Adult services - Protecting People at Risk of Harm or Neglect:
If you are worried about the safety of a child in Aberdeen call:
- 0800 731 5520 (Joint Child Protection Team)
- 0800 731 5520 (Emergency Out of Hours)
- 101 (Police Scotland)
Contact us even if you are unsure, then we can take steps to assess the risk to the child and, if needed, to protect them.
Sport Aberdeen Safeguarding - If your concern relates to a Sport Aberdeen specific matter please contact 01224 507717 or for general child protection queries email Safeguarding@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Tennis Scotland Safeguarding - Tennis Scotland and can be contacted at info@tennisscotland.org if there is anything you are concerned about, or if you have any questions about safeguarding at any of the venues
Report a Concern - if you have any concerns you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal, all concerns raised will be treated confidentially and sensitively.
You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000. Remember if you think anyone is at immediate risk of harm - dial 999
Child Supervision - in line with National NSPCC advice - all children under the age of 13 attending the Parks courts outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.
Policies and Procedures - please click on the following links for more information.