Greystones AC is committed to ensuring that all young people in our clubhave a safe and positive experience. The club is committed to developing andimplementing policies and procedures to ensure that everyone knows andaccepts their responsibility in relation to a duty of care for young people.

Greystones AC recognises that it is not the responsibility of those individualsworking within the club to determine if abuse has taken place, but it is their responsibility to act upon and report any concerns.

The Club and those involved with the club will abide by the following principlesand statements:
• All young people within Greystones AC, regardless of age, gender,ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability, have theright to be protected.
• All young people participating in sport have a right to do so in a safeenvironment.
• All adults involved with the club will provide a safe, positive and funsporting experience for young people.
• All volunteers, coaches and officials will understand and be supportedin their role and responsibility with regard to the duty of care for youngpeople.
• All suspicions and allegations will be taken seriously, managed and dealtwith swiftly and appropriately.
• The club will assist coaches, volunteers and officials to remain up-to-datewith the latest safeguarding and child protection issues.
• The club will appoint a Child Welfare Officer whose role is to beresponsible for issues concerning child welfare at the club.
• The club will carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the safety ofyoung people and all members of the club.