Mission Statement
Child Protection and Equity
Members Code of Conduct
The Management Team—Succession Planning
First Aid and Emergencies
Mission Statement
The aims of the club shall be to teach and develop diving by:- - Co-ordinating the activities of the Club Coaches
- Encouraging new members to join the club
- Enhancing contact with other diving clubs
- Organising and delivering Diving Teachers Courses
- Organise and deliver Diving Officials Courses
- Seeking to establish a working relationship with other Governing Bodies and Partnerships
- Encouraging the further expansion of diving and its facilities
- Support club members who wish to participate in diving events
- Dissemination of information relating to the sport of diving to its members
- Participating at all levels of competition
- Promoting Inter-Club diving competitions
- Develop diving members in line with LTAD principles
Child Protection and Equity Child Protection
Introduction
Members of Havering Cormorants Diving Club which make provision for children and young people must ensure that:
The welfare of the child is paramount
All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
All staff (paid/unpaid) working in sport have a responsibility to report concerns to the appropriate officer.
Staff/volunteers are not trained to deal with situations of abuse or to decide if abuse has occurred.
Policy statement
Havering Cormorants Diving Club, has a duty of care to safeguard all children involved in The Club from harm. All children have a right to protection, and the needs of disabled children and others who may be particularly vulnerable must be taken into account. The Club will ensure the safety and protection of all children involved in The Club through adherence to the ASA Child Protection guidelines adopted by The Club.
A child is defined as a person under the age of 18 (The Children Act 1989).
Club Equity
Introduction
Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to all members of society, whatever their age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality or socio-economic status.
Policy Statement
The Club is committed to treat everyone equally within the context of their activity, regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or political persuasion.
The Club will ensure that equity as stated in the club rules is incorporated in all aspects of it’s activities and also recognises and adopts the Sport England definition of Sports Equity:
The Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.
All Club members have a responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
The Club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to the club disciplinary procedures.
For Further Information Contact The Management Team
Members Code of Conduct The purpose of this document is to establish a set of guidelines and procedures, which outline the responsibilities and behaviour of officials, coaches and divers who are members of Havering Cormorants Diving Club.
Whilst it is specifically aimed at "away" trips where travel and accommodation are required, it is expected that the principles of the Code of Conduct should be followed at all events and training sessions.
Code of Conduct
Behaviour and Personal Conduct must at all times be of a high standard and reflect favourably on the sport, and the Club. Language in public or relevant group situations must always be appropriate and socially acceptable.
Consumption of Alcohol is totally forbidden for athletes under age as defined by UK law. It must not be consumed by divers or staff members whilst en route, prior to, during, or following a competition event, training camp or club activities, without specific consent of the Team Manager./Club Official During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden to all divers and staff.
Smoking is totally forbidden for athletes or staff under age or as defined by UK law and prohibited by divers and staff whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training session or team activities.
Personal Appearance shall be appropriate to the circumstances and as indicated by the Team Manager/Club Official. Team kit shall be worn as directed by the Team Manager/Club Official when competing and training, when assembling or travelling, at official team functions or on other occasions as notified.
Attendance at all activities is expected unless agreed by the coach or Team Manager/Club Official. Throughout the duration of the trip divers should inform staff of their whereabouts. Punctuality on all occasions is essential and any curfew must be observed.
Illegal and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances are strictly forbidden. Divers are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet.
Illegal Drugs and Substances The use of these, even though they may not appear on the official banned list in respect of performance enhancing drugs, is nonetheless prohibited.
Accommodation at hotels or equivalent must be as directed by the club staff and at no times must anyone extra be accommodated in allocated rooms.
Medication It is important that information on all medication being currently taken should be reported to the Team Manager/Club Official who will report it to the relevant personnel. Allergies to any medication must be reported to the Team Manager/Club Official.
Sanctions Breaches of the Code of Conduct shall be dealt with in the first instance by the Team Manager/Club Official who shall report such instances to the Secretary of the club who shall take such further action as is deemed necessary.
The Management Team—Succession Planning Introduction:
Havering Cormorants Diving Club recognises the need to be able to find key people to fill key positions within our club as they arise.
One specific area of effective club development is ‘Succession Planning’ which the club has implemented to ensure effective club management, coaching and membership development.
What is Succession Planning:
Succession Planning can be described as identifying future management team members, skill development coaches and diving squad members who are available, competent and willing to fill Club or squad vacancies when they arise.
Importantly our Plans will always include the identification and recruitment of volunteers who have the time and commitment to deliver our club aims. Without the volunteer we would not be where we are today.
Effective Succession Planning will ensure we have the right person in the right job at the right time for the right reasons.
The Club Approach:
Succession Planning will only be effective if it forms a central part of our overall club development and therefore must becomes the joint responsibility of all of our members.
As part of our overall development the Management Team will be required to regularly consider the make up of our club. Issues such as: - Pending Retirements
- Long Term Sickness
- Reflective and Required Membership Balance
- Volunteer and Diving Squad Development
This approach will ensure effective future planning and development opportunities for the club management team, club volunteer and athletes.
Club Implementation:
By adopting the recommendations of the ASA for key club positions, volunteer development and coach education, which outlines required competencies, will ensure training opportunities for effective individual and overall club development.
Monitoring and Review:
This policy will be monitored by the Management Team and regularly reviewed by Chairman/Club Secretary and Chief Coach/Attendance Secretary.
Equality and Diversity:
The application of this policy will take into account and reflect equality and diversity.
First Aid and Emergencies The first aid room for pool users is situated adjacent to poolside at the opposite end of the pool to the diving area. The emergency telephone and emergency alarm is within about 10 metres of the diving coaching area. Also situated around poolside is a variety of hand held safety rescue
equipment including, throw ropes, rescue poles and rescue buoys.
Emergency Exits are situated at both ends of the pool and the balcony seating area.
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