Doncaster Hockey Club

The attached document is the proposed constitution of the club. The current owner of this document is John Deans

PROPOSED SECTION RULES

What can I expect from Doncaster Hockey Club?

This Code of Behaviour applies to all those involved with the sport of hockey in England. It represents the expected minimum standards of behaviour and conduct.

We expect high standards of sportsmanship and behaviour from our junior players at all times. Each individual is accountable for his or her own actions. Whether you are playing, watching, coaching or umpiring any match, it is your personal responsibility to treat your own team, opposition players, coaches, spectators and umpires with respect and consideration before, during and after the match.

FOR COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. FOR PARENTS / CARERS. FOR TEAM MANAGERS. FOR SPECTATORS

Doncaster Hockey Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The Club believes that it is important that everyone associated with the Club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, as members you are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that you may have about any aspect of the Club with the Junior Development Officer, Stephen Ward, the Club Welfare Officer, Barbara Bellerby or John Deans, the Chairman of the Club.

Doncaster Hockey Club believes: That the safety and welfare of young people (anyone under the age of 18) should always be of paramount importance, whatever the circumstances.

Doncaster Hockey Club is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people involved in hockey. It accepts its responsibility to help safeguard the welfare of all young people and protect them from poor practice, abuse and bullying. Every individual and organisation within the Hockey Family has a role and responsibility to help ensure the safety and welfare of young people. The Hockey Family is defined below.

Doncaster Hockey Club is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity. The Club aims to ensure that all people, irrespective of age, ability, sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in hockey at all levels and in all roles. This includes all members and spectators.

Doncaster Hockey Club is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity. The Club aims to ensure that all people, irrespective of age, ability, sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in hockey at all levels and in all roles. This includes all members and spectators.

This policy demonstrates Doncaster Hockey Club’s commitment to the development of young players and that the Club will always act in the best interests of the individual. They are the future of our club and of hockey in general.