Safeguarding and Injury Policies

Working with children and young people is a privilege.

Children and young people have the right to thrive in safe and supportive environments within the play, active recreation, and sport system. Play, active recreation and sport is a vital part of life. It offers fun, great pride, a sense of achievement and is a positive influence in the lives of many children and young people, including building self-esteem, resilience, routine, teamwork and a sense of belonging. However, the wellbeing of children and young people in play, active recreation and sport also requires their safety and welfare being covered.

Coaches, athletes, parents/caregivers and the Club need to act in the best interest of athlete safety and welfare by taking responsibility for the Recognition, Removal and Referral of all athletes with a suspected concussion or injury, to a medical doctor.

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When an injury occurs, whether at our gym or at home, certain steps are expected to be followed for the safe return of an athlete. 

Medical clearance

• When an injury is sustained, the athlete is invited to sit out for the duration of a week during practices without presenting a note.

• Subsequently thereafter, a graduated return certificate and/or medical clearance MAY BE requested from a Doctor, Physio, OT, Specialist etc., and if requested, return WILL NOT be allowed until a medical clearance is presented.

• For any further absences post injury (lasting > 1 month), a medical note is required for the suspension of fees.

• This also includes return to cheer post surgery. A graduated return certificate and/or medical clearance MUST be presented.

Our MAIN PRIORITY is to ensure that athletes return to activity safely.

For further information, please refer to the attached document: 'RTP Post Injury or Surgery'.