The Dorset Doddlers take the welfare of all its members extremely seriously and has a responsibility to protect all its members and those involved with club activity in respect to their safeguarding and welfare.

Our Club adopts UK and England Athletics’ Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, all of which can be found below. These set out national standards for everyone involved in the sport.

Our Club Welfare Officers are Amanda Ackroyd and Bryan Munce. If you have any concerns at any time about welfare or a safeguarding concern, please contact either of them immediately on secretary@dorsetdoddlers.org

The UK Athletics safeguarding policies and procedures and how they are implemented can be found below:

Access the Adult Safeguarding Procedures  (PDF 219kB)

We require that everyone involved with the Club abides and agrees to abide by the relevant codes of conduct. By joining our club and/or being involved as an athlete (whether over or under 18), coach or official you are agreeing to follow the Club’s policies and adhere to these codes of conduct. We require everyone to read and familiarise themselves with them.