Child Welfare is a pivotal part of the Carrick on Suir Athletic Club. All of our coaches have completed the Child Welfare & Protection in Sports course. What this essentially means is our coaches know the Code of Ethics for Child Protection regarding child safety and individual policy, but also how to protect themselves and the support networks that are available regarding the suspicion of abuse.
The training enables Children’s Officers/Sports Leader to:

• Implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants
• Create a child-centred environment within the sports club
• List categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse
• Make appropriate response to a disclosure
• Make a report to designated officer or appropriate Statutory Authorities

Our National Governing Body is:

Athletics Association of Ireland

Unit 19
Northwood Court
Northwood Business Campus
Santry
Dublin 9

www.athleticsireland.ie