VIEWING POLICY

Viewing Policy


North Walsham Gymnastics Club is committed to the safety and security of the gymnasts attending .  We understand that parents/carers like to watch their gymnast train, developing new skills and routines and whilst we do not wish to discourage this, we as a club must ensure that the safety and security of the gymnast is not compromised.

 

NWGC CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE OFFICERS

Welfare Officer: Pat Johnson (01692 405416)

Parent Liaison & 2nd Welfare Officer: Donna Yarham (07920 114560)

Welfare Officer: Jo Stanford 07956920830

welfare@northwalshamgymnasticsclub.co.uk


VIEWING POLICY (Updated Sept 2023)

  1. Parents/Carers are urged to take part in the pre-school structured and unstructured sessions with their gymnast.
  2. Pre-School Structured Independent sessions may be viewed from the balcony every session.
  3. Home-ed sessions may be viewed from inside the gym or from the balcony.
  4. Viewing for all recreational and squad sessions is on the first week of each month. This will be advertised on our members only facebook page. If you need to arrange an alternative week please email us.
  5. Exact dates may change due to meetings held on the balcony or other factors. These will be communicated on our facebook page.
  6. Parents should not ‘coach’ their child/ren from the viewing area.
  7. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO PHOTOGRAPH OR FILM ANY CHILD/REN DURING A SESSION. This is a direct contravention of child safety, which as a club we take very seriously.
  8. You (parent/carer) are responsibly for any siblings or other children that accompany you whilst you watch a session. They must be under your constant supervision at all times. Please ensure children do not knock on the windows or cause a distraction to the gymnasts.
  9. We expect parents to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner whilst watching any sessions regarding the gymnasts, coaches and other parents present or absent at the time of viewing.
  10. Watching your child/ren can be an enjoyable experience, to see their progress etc, however some children (especially younger children) can be very easily distracted which can be dangerous for the gymnast. With this in mind, whilst watching your child/ren we request that you do not wave or intentionally try and get their attention, knock on the viewing window during their session due to the risk of injury.
  11. NWGC is happy to allow parents/carers to watch their child’s session – however if there are repeated incidents of not adhering to our Viewing Policy or a serious breach of the Viewing or any other Child Safety Policy we will have no choice but to stop the individual(s) involved from watching their child’s session. In this situation parents/carers will be invited in for a discussion with the Head Coach and the Welfare Team to resolve any situation, however repeated violations or a serious breach may result in a permanent ban.
  12. NO parents are to enter the gym unless a coach or welfare officer requests you.
  13. Please do not allow children to run up and down the stairs as this can be potentially dangerous.
  14. If you use the tuckshop/tea and coffee area, please ensure that you dispose of all your rubbish in the bins provided and the area is left clean and tidy.
  15. If you have any Welfare related concerns or questions please email welfare@northwalshamgymnasticsclub.co.uk or call Pat (01692 405416) or Donna (07920114560)
  16. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the coaching of your child please email admin@northwalshamgymnasticsclub.co.uk