Safeguarding & Welfare

The Team Bath Buccaneers Talent Academy believes that all young people have the right to be safe and enjoy their involvement in hockey and is committed to promoting the welfare of all young people in our sport to protect them from harm alongside the hockey family. In this instance, a young person is defined as anyone under the age of 18. To do this, England Hockey have created a Safeguarding Young People Policy and are actively aiding hockey club members and associations in adopting and implementing their own policy. Safeguarding advice and support is also provided through the England Hockey Ethics and Welfare Team.

Lisa Hamblin

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All young people have the right to be safe and enjoy their Hockey

England Hockey's SafeGuard has been created to provide role-specific safeguarding information for all involved in hockey activity dependent on their role.  All young people have the right to be safe and enjoy their hockey. We all have a duty to safeguard and protect young people from harm. All hockey clubs/organisations must have policies and procedures in place to create a safe environment.

SafeGuard has been created by England Hockey to provide role-specific safeguarding information for all involved in hockey activity dependent on their role.  Please click on the link below to access the webpage or download the document in full.

For any concerns or incidents please contact the TA Welfare Officer

Bullying and Harassment

Any potential concerns about bullying or harassment should be raised to the Lead Coach and, if not resolved at the time, should be referred to the Club’s Welfare Officer without delay.

Any questions on Safeguarding or on any aspects of your child’s Welfare can be addressed to the Club Welfare Officer.

All those who regularly work with U18s within the Club will have to hold a current DBS for the Club through England Hockey. This is done through our Welfare Officer.

All information on DBS checks can be found on the link below: