Child Protection
Updated: 2nd April 1020
Important Child Welfare Links
Specific to swimming clubs
Swim Ireland Guidelines for Safeguarding Children 2008
Irish Children's Sports in General
Irish Sports Council - Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children's Sport
Government Guidelines which forms the basis for all of the above
Dept of Health and Children - Children First
Garda vetting policy for all adults working with children whether in a professional capacity or as parents volunteering to support club activities
Garda vetting guidelines and application form
Child Protection
The Committee of Team TSC has a structure in place which
operates under the guidelines laid down by Swim Ireland to
ensure the environment is safe and enjoyable for all
participants.
• Swimmers must read and sign the Anti-bullying pledge.
• Parents must be prepared to help out on a parent roster
which ensures that all club sessions or trips
are appropriately staffed to ensure safety for
all participants.
• Parents must make themselves aware of the club structures,
Committee Members, Child Liaison Officers
and Coaches.
Swimmers, coaches, parents and officials must be aware of
their responsibilities and moral obligations at all times in
relation to child welfare, particularly when representing
the club. They must also complete the basic child welfare
course –
information on the Swim Ireland website.
Club Child Liaison Officers
Team TSC has two Children’s Officers –
names &
contact details can be found on the club website. Their
job is to make sure that you enjoy your swimming and that
nothing interferes with this. They are there for you, to
listen to any suggestions you may have to make your swimming
more enjoyable and to help you with any problem big or small
that you may feel you need to discuss. In particular if it
is a problem that you are uncomfortable with or that you
think is wrong, contact your Children’s Officer as soon as
possible and they will help you. Your issues will be dealt
with in the strictest confidence.