Safeguarding:

All members of staff, volunteers and members agree to: 

• Prioritise the well-being of all children and adults at risk at all times 
• Treat all children and adults at risk fairly and with respect 
• Be a positive role model. Act with integrity, even when no one is looking 
• Help to create a safe and inclusive environment both on and off court 
• Not allow any rough or dangerous behaviour, bullying or the use of bad or inappropriate language 
• Report all allegations of abuse or poor practice to the club Welfare Officer 
• Not use any sanctions that humiliate or harm a child or adult at risk 
• Value and celebrate diversity and make all reasonable efforts to meet individual needs 
• Keep clear boundaries between professional and personal life, including on social media 
• Have the relevant consent from parents/carers, children and adults before taking or using photos and videos 
• Refrain from making physical contact with children or adults unless it is necessary as part of an emergency or congratulatory (e.g. handshake / high five) 
• Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol during tennis activities or coaching sessions 
• Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined and everyone has the required information and training 
• Avoid being alone with a child or adult at risk unless there are exceptional circumstances 
• Refrain from transporting children or adults at risk, unless this is required as part of a club activity (e.g. away match) and there is another adult in the vehicle 
• Not abuse, neglect, harm or discriminate against anyone; or act in a way that may be interpreted as such 
• Not have a relationship with anyone under 18 for whom they are coaching or responsible for 
• Be acutely aware of the power that coaches and coaching assistants develop over players in the coaching relationship and avoid any intimacy (sexual or otherwise) with players 

All children agree to: 

• Be friendly, supportive and welcoming to other children and adults 
• Play fairly and honestly 
• Respect club staff, volunteers and Officials and accept their decisions 
• Behave, respect and listen to your coach 
• Take care of your equipment and club property 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, culture, religion or sexual identity 
• Not use bad, inappropriate or racist language, including on social media 
• Not bully, intimidate or harass anyone, including on social media 
• Not smoke, drink alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions or events 
• Talk to the club Welfare Officer about any concerns or worries they have about themselves or others 

All parents and carers agree to: 

• Positively reinforce your child and show an interest in their tennis 
• Use appropriate language at all times 
• Be realistic and supportive 
• Never ridicule or admonish a child for making a mistake or losing a match 
• Treat all children, adults, volunteers, coaches, officials and members of staff with respect 
• Behave responsibly at the venue; do not embarrass your child 
• Accept the official’s decisions and do not go on court or interfere with matches  
• Encourage your child to play by the rules, and teach them that they can only do their best 
• Deliver and collect your child punctually from the venue 
• Ensure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather conditions 
• Ensure that your child understands their code of conduct  
• Adhere to your venue’s safeguarding policy, diversity and inclusion policy, rules and regulations 
• Provide emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history 

Diversity and Inclusion

All members of staff and volunteers agree to: 

• Prioritise the well-being of all children and adults at risk at all times 
• Treat all children and adults at risk fairly and with respect 
• Be a positive role model. Act with integrity, even when no one is looking 
• Help to create a safe and inclusive environment both on and off court 
• Not allow any rough or dangerous behaviour, bullying or the use of bad or inappropriate language 
• Report all allegations of abuse or poor practice to the club Welfare Officer 
• Not use any sanctions that humiliate or harm a child or adult at risk 
• Value and celebrate diversity and make all reasonable efforts to meet individual needs 
• Keep clear boundaries between professional and personal life, including on social media 
• Have the relevant consent from parents/carers, children and adults before taking or using photos and videos 
• Refrain from making physical contact with children or adults unless it is necessary as part of an emergency or congratulatory (e.g. handshake / high five) 
• Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol during club activities or coaching sessions 
• Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined and everyone has the required information and training 
• Avoid being alone with a child or adult at risk unless there are exceptional circumstances 
• Refrain from transporting children or adults at risk, unless this is required as part of a club activity (e.g. away match) and there is another adult in the vehicle 
• Not abuse, neglect, harm or discriminate against anyone; or act in a way that may be interpreted as such 
• Not have a relationship with anyone under 18 for whom they are coaching or responsible for 
• Not to have a relationship with anyone over 18 whilst continuing to coach or be responsible for them 

All children agree to: 

• Be friendly, supportive and welcoming to other children and adults 
• Play fairly and honestly 
• Respect club staff, volunteers and Officials and accept their decisions 
• Behave, respect and listen to your coach 
• Take care of your equipment and club property 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, culture, religion or sexual identity 
• Not use bad, inappropriate or racist language, including on social media 
• Not bully, intimidate or harass anyone, including on social media 
• Not smoke, drink alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions or events 
• Talk to the club Welfare Officer about any concerns or worries they have about themselves or others 

All adults agree to: 

• Positively reinforce your child and show an interest in their tennis 
• Use appropriate language at all times 
• Be realistic and supportive 
• Never ridicule or admonish a child for making a mistake or losing a match 
• Treat all children, adults, volunteers, coaches, officials and members of staff with respect 
• Behave responsibly at the venue; do not embarrass your child 
• Accept the official’s decisions and do not go on court or interfere with matches  
• Encourage your child to play by the rules, and teach them that they can only do their best 
• Deliver and collect your child punctually from the venue 
• Ensure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather conditions 
• Ensure that your child understands their code of conduct  
• Adhere to your venue’s safeguarding policy, diversity and inclusion policy, rules and regulations 
• Provide emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history