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Parent Information
POLICY AND PROCEDURES: PLAYING U18 PLAYERS


The Club will ensure the following at U18 and Harper League fixtures:

The Junior Head Coach will:
  • Travel to fixtures when available
  • Have copies of membership forms with all contact/medical details
  • In the event of another club member taking the team, will pass on the relevant information in a folder with names of those with specific medical information highlighted on the front.

If a junior member is selected for a senior team, the club will ensure the following:
  • The Junior Head Coach is informed and agrees to their suitability
  • When appropriate the Junior Head Coach will accompany the junior member/s to supervise the play.
  • Information regarding the junior member/s will be passed on in a folder. Names of those with specific medical information will be highlighted on the front of the folder.



Parents - A Club Guide

Most parents want their children to enjoy the sports of their choice.  These guidelines provide you with key information of what you can expect from Morpeth Hockey Club and what the Club expects from you and your child.

What can we expect from the club?
  • A friendly welcome, an opportunity to meet new friends play and watch hockey
  • Opportunities for your child to have fun and develop their game as much as they want to
  • A safe environment
  • Qualified coaches and responsible volunteers
  • Relationships based on trust, honesty and respect where your child is valued and listened to
  • Your child's welfare and safety is paramount
  • Club members will recognise your child's rights, whatever your age, gender, culture, ability, language, religious belief, racial origin, and/or sexual identity 
  • Opportunities for you to get involved in the club
  • Safeguarding and Protecting Young People / Child Protection Policy and Complaints Policy are available for you on request
  • Clear lines of communication with you about your child, fixtures, training and events

What do the club expect from my child?
There is a guide for young people which details the club's expectations which include:
  • fair play
  • listening to the coaches
  • adhere to the young people's code of conduct
  • adhere to the rules of the game and rules of the club

What do the club expect from me?
The club may expect you to….
  • stay with your son/daughter when they are at the club
  • ensure that your son/daughter is dropped off and picked up promptly from the club and matches
  • contact the club if you are running late to collect your child
  • adhere to the rules of the club
  • adhere to the codes of conduct within the club, in particular the Parents Code of Conduct
  • accept the guidance that coaches provide and umpire's decisions within matches
  • use correct language at all times
  • stay off the pitch during training and matches
  • never force your child to participate
  • provide emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history..
The Club would like you to…
  • become involved in the club as much as possible.  This provides your child with the support to enjoy their hockey
  • support the coaches by ensuring your child enjoys their hockey and plays within the rules of the game
  • encourage fair play
  • encourage your child to recognise good performance, not just results

Morpeth Hockey Club is committed to providing a safe, fun and child friendly environment for all their players and has the following policies and procedures in place:

  • All Coaches are qualified to the appropriate level
  • The ratio of adults to young people complies with EH guidance
  • The club has clear codes of conduct stating expected behaviour of members, players and coaches
  • The club has guidance notes on how to deal with an incident or accident
  • Qualified First Aiders are in attendance at all junior coaching sessions and matches
  • A fully stocked First Aid kit is available at all junior coaching sessions and matches
  • The club has adopted the England Hockey child protection policy
  • The club's has a policy on screening and CRB checking adults working with young people via England Hockey
  • The club has appointed a Welfare Officer
  • All players must complete a registration form that includes emergency contact number and any medical information. Please note that this information is stored on a password-protected database.

Communication
It is part of the hockey philosophy that you are involved in your child's interest.  Please ensure that you build a relationship with the coach and support the club by completing all paperwork required.

Communication is two way and if you have any questions or concerns about your child's participation in hockey please talk to his/her coach.

Please check the notice board at the clubhouse and the club handbook, which is given to all players for further details of the club rules and code of conduct.


Club Welfare Officer and Junior Coordinator: 
Lyn Watkins (01670 829107 (h) 07810 562116 (m)
Ian Coultas (01670) 828515