CLUB POLICIES
At Mudgee Tri Club, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our members and participants. Our club policies are designed to ensure that everyone can enjoy training and events while upholding the values of fairness, integrity, and community spirit. From membership guidelines to event participation rules, safety protocols, and code of conduct, this page outlines the policies that keep our club running smoothly.
We encourage all members to familiarise themselves with this page, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our committee.
Welcome to Mudgee Tri club………
Mudgee Triathlon Club (MTC) as part of Aus Tri have an obligation to have a Child Safe Policy (CSP). MTC operate under the Triathlon Australia Member Protection Policy and The Ten Child Safe Standards provided outlined by the NSW Government Office of the Children’s Guardian. Aus Tri CSP has been developed to identify and prevent behaviour that may be harmful to the young people in our sport. Their full policy is available on the AUS TRIATHLON website, under National Integrity Framework Child and Young People Safeguarding Policy.
COMMITMENT
MTC takes the safety of all junior athletes within the club seriously. This document sets out the protocols in place to ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for our junior athletes. MTC has a zero-tolerance position on child abuse and any concerns or allegations will be investigated according to this policy. MTC values and welcomes the input of children and their parents/guardians/carers in developing policies that affect them. Upholding this policy is the responsibility of all MTC members.
For any members wishing to understand more in regard to child protection there are Child Safe Sport free eLearning modules available to anyone on the eLearning | Office of the Children’s Guardian (nsw.gov.au).
Responsibilities of Parents/ Carers and Children
*Treat all children and young people with respect.
* Listen to and value children and young people’s ideas and opinions.
* Welcome parents and carers to participate in decisions about their child’s training schedule and any other matters about their safety.
* Take a child seriously if they disclose any harm or abuse.
* Do not condone or participate in illegal, unsafe or abusive behaviour towards children, including physical, sexual or emotional abuse, ill-treatment, neglect or grooming.
* Do not persistently criticise and/or denigrate a child. Verbally assault or create a climate of fear
* Do not show favour to one child over others
* Do not use hurtful, discriminatory or offensive behaviour or language with children
* It is not the coach’s responsibility to look after children.
Parents/Carers of children under 12 yrs. and under are not to drop off and leave them at races or training unless they are supervised by another adult. Parents have a responsibility to pick up children on time or organise some other suitable arrangement. This must include supervision by an adult of any child 12 yrs. and under.
Other important information:
* All members of the coaching team are required to have a current and validated Working with Children Check and complete the above eLearning modules.
* All members of the coaching team are required to have current first aid and CPR certifications and to have a first aid kit accessible at training sessions.
*All members of the coaching team are required to complete and submit to MTC an accident or incident report of any situations that occur at training sessions.
* If a parent or junior athlete has a concern regarding individual coaches or volunteers or wish to lodge a complaint, please raise with MTC.
*Report and act on any concerns or observed breaches of this Policy immediately.
* It is understood that you give permission for photographs or videos of your child to be taken at club races or training for the sole purpose of promotion for the club and the sport.
* Please see our website for our full policy and all contact information for reporting and making a complaint.
PLEASE NOTE: All adults in NSW are required to report information to police if they know, believe or reasonably ought to know that a child (under 18 years) has been abused.
Hope you all have a fun, enjoyable and rewarding season of Triathlon.
Please click on any of the below policies for more information:
1. Child Safe Risk Assessment – Junior Races
2. Mudgee Tri Club Child Safety Policy
3. Mudgee Tri Club Child Safety Risk Assessment Training
4. Mudgee Tri Club Code of Conduct