Committee
- Chairman (Matt Lloyd)
- Treasurer (Tim Fife)
- Players rep (Gary Farmer)
- Elite Lead (John Neville)
INTRODUCTION As volunteers or employees in Sledge Hockey we will all come into contact with young people who are vulnerable to abuse. This abuse may occur within the sport or in other environments, and perpetrators could include parents, carers, professionals, fellow volunteers, or other young people. The BSHA has a duty of care to …
The BSHA will endeavour to be accessible to all sections of the community. All people involved in the programmes should commit themselves to treat everyone with respect, irrespective of ability, gender, ethnicity, disability, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, social class or age. We will strive to identify and eliminate practices that prevent access …
1. We have the right to play games fairly, and the responsibility to follow coaches’ instructions and referees’ decisions. 2. We have the right to be treated kindly, and the responsibility to not hurt others and to look after their feelings. 3. We have the right to have our belongings kept safe, and the responsibility …
In order to measure the success it is clear that there need to be quantifiable outcomes and targets need defined which can be used to measure progress. These KPIs should be aligned to the meet one of the three aims; governance, participation and excellence. Although not currently recognised by Sport England, the BSHA has adopted …
Members of the British Sledge Hockey Association are required to observe the following codes of conduct. Any alleged failure to do so should be referred, in writing, to the Committee. If proven, consideration will be given to the suspension or cancellation of that individual’s membership. 1. Avoid the use of aggressive, abusive or discriminatory language …
Introduction It is accepted that for their development and that of the sport, it will sometimes be appropriate for players aged under 18 to participate with adult players. This can place the young person at increased risk in a number of respects: 1. Physical injury 2. Psychological harm caused by pressure to perform. 3. Emotional …