Most parents want their children to enjoy the sports of their choice. These guidelines from England Hockey provide you with key information when selecting a club for your child. It provides you with ideas of questions to ask, and ensure that both you and your child understand the way the club works, and your roles and responsibilities.

What can we expect from Hampstead and Westminster Hockey Club?

• A friendly welcome, an opportunity to meet new friends play and watch hockey

• Opportunities for your child to have fun and develop their game as much as they want to

• A safe environment

• Qualified coaches and responsible volunteers

• Relationships based on trust, honesty and respect where your child is valued and listened to

• Your child’s welfare and safety is paramount

• Club members will recognise your child’s rights, whatever your age, gender, culture, ability, language, religious belief, racial origin, and/or sexual identity

• Opportunities for you to get involved in the club

• Safeguarding and Protecting Young People / Child Protection Policy and Complaints Policy are available for you on request

• Clear lines of communication with you about your child, fixtures, training and events

What does HWHC expect from my child?

There is a guide for young people which details the club’s expectations which include:

• fair play

• listening to the coaches

• adhere to the young people’s code of conduct

• adhere to the rules of the game and rules of the club

What does HWHC expect from me?

HWHC expects you to adhere to the codes of conduct within the club, in particular the Parents Code of Conduct.