CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS:

• 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 the good performances of all.

• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

• Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

• Stay off the pitch during training and matches

• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

• Use correct and proper language at all times.

• Ensure that your son/daughter is dropped off and picked up promptly from the club and matches

• Contact the club if you are running late to collect your child

• Parents and Guardians MUST accompany their children to the playing area and ensure that the coach(s) and/or officials(s) are present and are aware of your child’s presence. It is no longer acceptable for parents to ‘just drop’ a child off in the car park. This also applie s to picking a child up.

• NO child will be allowed to leave the playing area without an accompanying adult.

• NO child will be able to leave with another child or parent without prior communication to do so.

• provide emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history..

HWHC would like you to:

• become involved in the club as much as possible. This provides your child with the support to enjoy their hockey

• support the coaches by ensuring your child enjoys their hockey and plays within the rules of the game

• encourage fair play

• encourage your child to recognise good performance, not just results

England Hockey as the National Governing Body of hockey always recommends that parents check the following:

• The qualifications and experience of the coaches

• The ratio of adults to young people complies with EH guidance

• How young people are looked after if they are not playing

• The club has clear codes of conduct stating expected behaviour of members, players and coaches

• What happens if there is an accident?

• Does the club have a child protection policy?

• How does the club manage any issues, which may arise i.e. bullying?

• The club’s policy on screening and CRB checking adults working with young people

Communication

HWHC will need to ensure they can contact the next of kin if required, so we will ask you for your contact details.

It is part of the hockey philosophy that you are involved in your child’s interest. Please ensure that you build a relationship with the coach and support the club by completing all paperwork required. Communication is two way and if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in hockey please talk to his/her coach.

What do I do if I am concerned about my child’s safety, well being or behaviour?

• Each Club has a Welfare Officer

• Please ask to speak with them and explain your concerns

• All concerns will be taken seriously and investigated

• All concerns will be treated in the strictest confidence, with only the people who can help the situation becoming involved if required

Who is my Club Welfare Officer?

Karen Horton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 07709350872