Norwich Dragons Hockey Club takes very seriously its responsibilities as a Community Amateur Sports Club.  It will do all it reasonably can to meet the  needs of its members, whilst being a well managed club creating a safe environment for young and vulnerable people of all abilities to belong.  Oh, and we’ll have some fun too!!

The Management Committee has adopted a set of policies which we believe will help all members understand how we intend to deliver the aims set out in the Club’s Constitution, which is a document that belongs to our members.

The Policies provide the framework from which we have developed a set of Codes of Conduct and procedures which we hope bring the policies to life in terms of specific situations; please take time to understand the principles of the policies and specifically any relevant Codes of Conduct.

Child Safeguarding and Protection issues should be referred to our Club Welfare Officer Nat Beal or her deputy Angela Murgatroyd.

CONSTITUTION & POLICIES:

NDHC Constitution – sets out our reason for being and the way we manage the Club, the document is approved by the Club Members and any change presented to the AGM

NDHC Equity Policy – makes clear to current and future members that we aim to be an equitable Club,seeking membership from all backgrounds without prejudice

NDHC Safeguarding & Protecting Policy – aimed at the care of young and vulnerable people and creates the framework within which most of the Codes of Conduct are derived

NDHC Developmental Selection Policy – ensures that as a Club we protect young players from too much hockey or too advanced for their age

NDHC Whistleblowing Policy –ensures a route exists for any member that feels they have a serious concern relating to the conduct of another member of the Club

SUPPORTING CODES OF CONDUCT & PROCEDURES:

NDHC Safeguarding & Protecting Guide for Captains

NDHC Code of Conduct for Parent/Carer/Spectator

NDHC Code of Conduct for Officials & Volunteers

NDHC Safety Procedures

NDHC Volunteer Agreement Form

NDHC Volunteer Self Declaration Form

England Hockey Recognising Poor Practice and Abuse

England Hockey Safeguarding Referral Process

NDHC Safeguarding Referral Form

NDHC Disciplinary Policy

England Hockey Code of Ethics and Behaviour