ClubsFirst

Garstang Hockey Club is England Hockey ClubsFirst Accredited. This is part of Sport England’s Clubmark Programme. Clubs achieving accreditation are recognised nationally as operating and promoting a ‘safe, effective and child friendly’ club environment.

The England Hockey Accreditation Scheme has four focus areas:

* Developing Young People in Hockey
* Safeguarding & Protecting Young People
* Sports Equity and Ethics
* Club Management

The Club will continue working towards maintaining ClubsFirst Accreditation and, indeed, even higher standards to ensure it remains a first choice club for young hockey players in and around Lancashire.

Accreditation requires drafting, introducing, monitoring and updating new procedures and paperwork, having volunteers attend courses and those directly involved with younger players, CRB Checked. All Teams employ the same disciplines and procedures.

The Club has a robust Safeguarding & Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy which deals with every area of child protection from injury to bullying and from overplaying to staying away with a team overnight. We supply fully stocked First Aid Kits (inc Facemasks) (the same for every Team) and these can be seen on the sidelines. We actively encourage volunteers and players to perform key roles in the Club – just speak to a Committee Member or Team Coach if you feel able to assist or want to get involved.