At Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club we believe that taking part in our sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of our children’s lives. We want to make sure that children are protected and kept safe from physical, sexual and emotional harm while they are with the Club's coaches, helpers and other volunteers.

We have these aims:
1. All coaches will go on an appropriate Rugby Union course before they begin working with Children

2. All coaches and other volunteers will have a job description, and be Criminal Records Bureau checked.

3. We actively encourage more women to become coaches.

4. All coaches will be qualified to the appropriate level before they are allowed to be the lead coach of an age group.

5. The Club will encourage and help coaches to stay up-to-date with rugby, coaching and child protection issues.

6. All coaches will be given a copy of the Club's Code of Conduct for Coaches and be expected to keep it all times.

7. The Club will keep written records of attendance, parental consent and accidents.

8. We will provide a written policy covering Health and Safety, First Aid, Parental and Player Codes of Conduct and a Photography & video Statement.

9. The Club will provide coaches and parents with a written procedure for dealing with accusations or suspicions of child abuse.

10. The Club will promote 'fair play' and always play within the spirit of the laws and the letter of the continuum.

11 We will identify a person to be Child Protection Officer, whose role is to deal with any concerns about physical, sexual or emotional abuse within the Club.

Our CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER is Jeremy Hohenkerk. His contact details can be found on our Club Officers page.

If you have any complaint regarding the behaviour of any person concerned with the care/training etc. of children in this Club please contact the above or any other Club Official immediately.