<insert club/organisation name here> GUIDELINES FOR INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN These guidelines are for coaches and other personnel to protect them from risk and to keep children safe. It is recommended that sporting organisations develop guidelines tailored to the needs and context of their sport. Maintain appropriate boundaries Coaches and personnel in positions of authority should maintain clear: Physical boundaries Use drills to develop fitness, not as a punishment Only use physical contact that is appropriate for the development of a particular skill and has the permission of the athlete Work within sight of others at all times Emotional boundaries Use positive feedback on performance, not negative feedback about the person Be encouraging and avoid put-downs Social boundaries Attend sport related events such as sponsorship and fundraising events, celebrations and annual meetings but do not socialise with athletes outside sporting functions Do not socialise with athletes via social media Sexual boundaries Do not have sexual relationships with athletes you are coaching Do not touch athletes in ways likely to make them feel uncomfortable Minimise physical contact Generally, physical contact with players or participants should be to: Develop sport skills Give sports massage
<insert club/organisation name here> GUIDELINES FOR INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN These guidelines are for coaches and other personnel to protect them from risk and to keep children safe. It is recommended that sporting organisations develop guidelines tailored to the needs and context of their sport. Maintain appropriate boundaries Coaches and personnel in positions of authority should maintain clear: Physical boundaries Use drills to develop fitness, not as a punishment Only use physical contact that is appropriate for the development of a particular skill and has the permission of the athlete Work within sight of others at all times Emotional boundaries Use positive feedback on performance, not negative feedback about the person Be encouraging and avoid put-downs Social boundaries Attend sport related events such as sponsorship and fundraising events, celebrations and annual meetings but do not socialise with athletes outside sporting functions Do not socialise with athletes via social media Sexual boundaries Do not have sexual relationships with athletes you are coaching Do not touch athletes in ways likely to make them feel uncomfortable Minimise physical contact Generally, physical contact with players or participants should be to: Develop sport skills Give sports massage
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