Safeguarding Policies
Badminton Ireland’s priority is the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Badminton Ireland strives to create an environment that is safe and has the welfare of participants at the forefront.
We are committed to providing an environment which allows members to participate to the best of their ability in a fun and safe environment that is free from bullying and intimidation. Furthermore, taking all the steps possible to protect our members from any form of abuse, harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and shall respect their rights at all times.
We also recognise that we have a duty of care, to protect all young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguard their welfare, irrespective of age, disability, gender, racial origin, religious belief and sexual identity.
Our Policy and Procedures provide principles and guidelines to be adopted when dealing with young people and vulnerable adults.
Our Policies and Documents can be accessed on the below links:
Badminton Ireland Safeguarding Children & Young People
Appendix 1: Child Risk Assessment
Appendix 2: Badminton Ireland Child Safeguarding Statement
Appendix 3: Badminton Ireland Code of Conduct
Appendix 4: Badminton Ireland Vetting Policy
Appendix 5: Badminton Ireland Complaints Management Procedure
Appendix 6: Badminton Ireland Recruitment & Selection Policy
Appendix 7: Badminton Ireland Travel & Away Trips Policy
Appendix 8: Badminton Ireland Social Media & Photography Policy
Appendix 9: Badminton Ireland Supervision Policy
Appendix 10: Sport Ireland Safeguarding Guidance for Children and Young People in Sport
Badminton Ireland Anti-Bullying Policy
Badminton Ireland Missing/Found Child Policy
Badminton Ireland Disability Inclusion Policy
Codes of Conduct Templates
Badminton Ireland Code of Conduct for Players
Badminton Ireland Parental Code of Conduct
Badminton Ireland Sport Coaches Charter
Structures & Procedures
Badminton Ireland External Reporting Procedure
Badminton Ireland Internal Reporting Procedure
Badminton Ireland Safeguarding Structure
Template Documents
Child Safeguarding Statement
Child Risk Assessment
Parental/Guardians Consent
Parental/ Guardians Consent Form
Guideline Documents
Sport Ireland Safeguarding Guidance for Children and Young People in Sport
Managing Photographs and Images
Managing Text and Email Communications
Resources
Sport Ireland SafeSport App
CONTACT US
National Governance Officer (Mandated Person)
Badminton Ireland has a National Governance Officer, Conor Fadian, who can advise on any queries that affiliated bodies may have on this topic. Conor can be contacted on the following:
Email: safeguarding@badmintonireland.com Phone: (086) 0288 555
Designated Liaison Person
Badminton Ireland has a National Designated Liaison Person, David McGill, who can be contacted on the following:
Email: dmcgill@badmintonireland.com