Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2017
52 (ii) The duty of care should be interpreted in two ways: a) Not to place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative skill of the player. b) Not to create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players. (iii) Every club MUST : a) Nominate a Club Welfare Officer who will advise and ensure that Safeguarding is being adhered to in the club. b) Ensure the following club personnel undertake a Vetting Check (DBS): • Coach/Coaches • Scorer(s) • Colts/Junior Managers • Age Group Managers • Open Age Group Team Captains (where players under 18 are regularly in the side) • Junior Supervisors • First Aiders • Physiotherapists • Medical Support • Umpires (League Umpires are managed by the BDUA) c) Ensure that all other club personnel not listed above undertake a Vetting Check if they are to have regular/unsupervised or sole access to children. (iv) Every Club Welfare Officer MUST : a) Attend a ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’ workshop accredited by Sportscoach UK. b) Attend the ECB ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ Workshop advising of the role, requirements and responsibilities of child safeguarding in clubs. c) Undertake a Vetting Check (v) Further details can be obtained from: a) The League Welfare Officer b) The NCB County Welfare Officer c) The ECB Website
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