Welfare

Athletics is one of the most accessible and successful sports in the UK. All children and vulnerable adults who take part in athletics are entitled to participate in a fun and safe environment, and we believe that everyone involved in our sport can play a part to safeguard and protect them from harm.

Blaydon Harrier and Athletics Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members and has adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) safeguarding policies and procedures. These policies and procedures have been developed in line with relevant national legislation, and relevant national and local guidelines.

The Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and carers associated with the Club should, at all times, follow the relevant Codes of Conduct; show respect; and support the Club and all our members.

ANDREA CLARKE

Lead Welfare Officer

Andrea has been running and coaching for several years. She loves the camaraderie the sport brings. She leads our Junior Endurance Group training on a Tuesday.

Andrea can be contacted by email at welfare@blaydonharrier.org.uk.

AIDAN MACDERMOTT

Welfare Officer

Aidan started running (again) around 2017 and joined Blaydon Harriers in 2019. He enjoys the coaching sessions and club camaraderie.

Aidan can be contacted by email at welfare@blaydonharrier.org.uk.

Andrea or Aidan are the first point of contact for everyone where concerns about a child’s or vulnerable adults’ welfare, poor practice, or abuse, are identified.

If you are unsure whether your concern relates to Welfare, or if it falls outside the Welfare remit, please report it via our Report an incident or concern page so it can be handled correctly.