SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

We take the wellbeing and safeguarding of our members very seriously. We have two British Cycling trained Welfare officers available, who work with the Director for Health and Wellbeing to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded. They are also available as a first point of contact for other welfare issues.

Further advice is available on the following:

• Under 18’s cycling on club rides (including parent/guardian consent form) (LINK)

• Contact details in case of an emergency (ICE) (See below)

As members of British Cycling, and acknowledging their expertise, we have adopted their safeguarding policies and procedures. They contain all the necessary information of what to do if you have a concern. The policies can be viewed on the British Cycling Website:

• Safeguarding Adults (British Cycling LINK)

• Safeguarding Children (British Cycling LINK)

• You can find out about the role of Welfare Officers by visiting British Cycling (British Cycling LINK)

UNDER 18'S CYCLING ON CLUB RIDES

We welcome young people on club rides, but as you’d expect there are a few pieces of good practice that we insist are in place.

• Before attending a ride, the young person or their parent/guardian should contact the Director of Club Runs (clubruns@sanfairyanncc.co.uk) or the Director of Membership and Inclusion (membership@sanfairyanncc.co.uk), it will help us support them on their first club ride.

• A parent/guardian consent form (LINK) must be completed before going on a club ride. This should be submitted to the Membership Secretary in advance.

• 12-15-year-olds must be accompanied on club rides by a parent or guardian or a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian.

• 16-17-year-olds do not need to be accompanied on club rides.

• The U18 rider should show their ICE card to the ride leader before the club ride begins.

• The U18 rider must have their own third-party insurance as they are not covered by the club insurance. This is available as part of either Cycling UK or British Cycling Memberships.

• Riders should come prepared; this includes weather-appropriate clothing, a cycling helmet, a roadworthy bike, a spare inner tube, drinks and snacks appropriate for the length of the ride.

• As the ride leader has responsibility for the safety and welfare of all cyclists on the ride, they retain the right to refuse permission for the U18 to cycling with the group on that day. An explanation will be given for that decision.

• All cyclists on the club ride will ensure the U18 is kept safe during the ride. The U18 will under no circumstances be left with one adult whilst on club activities.

• Parents/guardians should be contactable during the ride in case of an emergency.

• Parents/guardians are responsible for the transport arrangements of the under 18s at the end of a ride.

• Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that all requirements have been met before the U18 attends a club ride.

Should any safeguarding concerns arise they should be raised with either of the Welfare Officers at the earliest opportunity. You may also contact the Director for Health and Wellbeing should the Welfare Officers not be available

The parental consent form may be downloaded HERE. Please complete the form and return to the Membership Secretary membership@sanfairyanncc.co.uk

CONTACT DETAILS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (ICE)

SFACC First Aid Policy 2021

An official Club ICE card can be obtained from our Membership Secretary, membership@sanfairyanncc.co.uk
If you do not have one, please print or copy the below, complete it and keep it with your phone or other valuables while on a club ride. 

Name:

Date of Birth:

Your mobile number:

If U18 Parent/guardian contact number: 

If 18+ Next of Kin / Emergency contact number: