CLUB WELFARE

While we look after all matters between us, we split the paperwork where possible into Youths (Karen) and Minis (Etain).

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In general, our role is to ensure that all age-grade players within our Club feel safe while
training, playing and touring. We are here to provide advice and assistance to players, parents and coaches, should the need arise, and we are the main point of contact for all Safeguarding matters (formerly known as Child Protection).

 

We are not counsellors or psychologists but we are trained in Safeguarding and Welfare and are always here to listen, no matter how large or small the issue may be.

In order to achieve this, there are some policies and procedures which we adhere to and ensure that the Club is following strictly.

 

• We operate to the parameters set out in the IRFU Safeguarding Policy. All coaches receive a copy of this Policy upon application to the Club. Additional copies are available by emailing the CWO Team or also from the link below.

• We attend workshops, information sessions and undergo Safeguarding Training, in order to adhere to the Safeguarding Policy, its guidelines and any further information or requirements put in place by the IRFU.

• We ensure that all volunteers, who are in regular contact with age-grade players, have completed their Garda Vetting, have signed the IRFU Self Declaration of Intent, are approved by the IRFU and have completed a Safeguarding Course

• We work with Age-Grade Coaches, Youth and Mini Co-ordinators, relevant volunteers and committee members, helping them to understand their role and responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding.

• We communicate with Age-Grade players, their parents and other volunteers, providing them with advice and information about all aspects of Club Welfare and in particular, the Safeguarding Policy.

• We ensure that all players, coaches, parents and spectators adhere to their respective codes of conduct to ensure a healthy playing environment for all.

• We encourage and promote the ethos behind “The Spirit of Rugby”.

• We ensure that the Club Action Plan and Risk Assessment is completed and submitted to the Branch Welfare Officer annually.

• We have a strict Anti-Bullying Policy which we ensure is followed.

• We respond accurately and promptly to queries from the IRFU or Statutory Authorities, regarding the welfare of Age-Grade Players, who are members of the club.

 

We have a dedicated Club Welfare Noticeboard at the top of the main staircase in the
Clubhouse, where you can find Welfare and Safeguarding updates, Codes of Conduct and
Contact Details for both ourselves and also Leinster Branch and IRFU Safeguarding Personnel.

 

If we can be of any assistance during the season, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
cwocoolminerugby@gmail.com