Please find below important information regarding the protection and safety of children when playing for Boroughmuir Rugby.

 

Who is a Child?

In Scotland, a child is legally an adult when they turn 16, however this can be extended to 18 under certain circumstances but it is important to know that Scottish Rugby policy (and therefore Boroughmuir Rugby Academy policy) covers all players to the age of 18 due to the position of trust that coaches and volunteers are in.

 

17 Year Olds Playing Adult Rugby

This policy covers all players under the age of 18. However, it is recognised that some players under the age of 18 but over the age of 16 can, with the necessary consents as per our Age Banding Policies, play adult rugby.

 

Those dealing with players under 18 who are playing up a level must always be mindful of the player’s safety and wellbeing.

 

However, for the purposes of this policy, a player who is training or playing with an adult team, having obtained the necessary consents for playing up a level is treated as an adult and the detail of this policy does not apply while he/she is training or playing with that adult team.

 

Child Protection Policy

Promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our Academy players means we strive to create a nurturing, safe and fun environment. As such we adhere to the following policy. Boroughmuir Rugby Academy:  

• acknowledges its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of all children in Boroughmuir Rugby Academy from harm.

• recognises that all children have the right to participate in rugby union in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment whilst at the same time being protected from abuse, neglect or poor practice.

• confirms that it adheres to the Scottish Rugby Safeguarding Policy and the procedures, guidelines, and practices contained in that document and any successor policy.

• confirms that it will appoint a Child Protection Officer (CPO) at the club. Their details will be available within the clubhouse and on the club website. The CPO will undergo Safeguarding training as directed by Scottish Rugby.

• agrees that all allegations or suspicions of abuse, neglect, harm or poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly, fairly and appropriately.

• recognises that all children have the right to expect that their participation in rugby union will be supported and delivered by suitably recruited, vetted and managed staff, whether they are volunteering or officiating.

• All members of Boroughmuir Rugby Academy who undertake regulated work must be members of the PVG Scheme with a Scheme Record Update if necessary.

• acknowledges the Disclosure Scotland referrals process and agrees to action a referral if required.

• agrees that any tours, oversees or domestic must comply with the relevant Scottish Rugby Regulations and Guidance relating to tours.

If you are a parent or a player and would like to know more, please contact either of our Child Protection Officers, Jonathan Broster – 07867 877 984, or Erica Macleod – 07880 606 351, or via cpo@boroughmuirsports.co.uk