Old Colwyn Golf Club (OCGC) is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone associated with the club. Our Code of Conduct is just one of the range of safeguarding arrangements we have in place to achieve this. The Code of Conduct clarifies our expectations of the behaviour of all members, staff, volunteers, coaches and officials, and identifies behaviours that are not acceptable.

Read this sheet and sign the attached register to indicate that you understand and accept these expectations, and are committed to complying with them.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of golf.
• Treat everyone fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability.
• If you see any form of discrimination, do not condone it or allow it to go unchallenged.
• Place the well-being and safety of participants above the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants based on mutual trust and respect.
• Ensure that any physical contact with participants is necessary in the context of your role, and takes place within recommended guidelines with the participant’s full consent and approval.
• Familiarise yourself with, understand and comply with the OCGC Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
• Display high standards of behaviour, language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
• Do not give young people alcohol when they are at the club – this is illegal
• Promote the positive aspects of golf e.g. fair play
• Do not encourage players to continuing to play or train if they sustain an injury
• Listen to any concerns that participants of their carers may have
• Report any safeguarding concerns or suspicions you may have about the safety or welfare of any child or adult, or about the behaviour of any child or adult, to the OCGC Welfare Officer, in line with the club’s reporting procedures
• Do not behave in a way that brings OCGC or the game of golf into disrepute.