Welfare & Safeguarding


Athletics is one of the most accessible and successful sports in the UK. Everyone who takes part in athletics is entitled to enjoy the sport in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. We believe that all those involved in our sport share a responsibility to promote wellbeing and to safeguard people of all ages from harm.

Gosforth Harriers & Athletics Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all of its members. The club has adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) safeguarding policies and procedures.

Codes of Conduct

The purpose of these codes is to clarify:

  • what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable
  • the standards of practice expected
  • the basis for challenging and improving practice

The codes let everyone know what they can expect from the club, coaches and volunteers, but also what standard of behaviour is expected from club members, athletes and parents/carers.

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