Starting and maintaining the life of a performance or pathway athlete can be exciting, but also daunting, as it takes time to adjust and learn how to balance training with all the other things in life.
Help your organisation create an inclusive culture which celebrates difference and welcomes everyone, so that young people can express themselves, feel valued and find support and guidance if they need it.
It's important to have a clear set of guidelines to make sure your organisation deals with safeguarding concerns effectively. This page includes all the areas that should be included in a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.
More about the KYCSIS campaign
Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport is a national, year-round campaign which looks at improving parental involvement in children’s sport.
For help in encouraging the positive involvement of parents and other spectators, youth sports clubs and organisations may wish to take a look at the following resources.
What you can do to encourage positive sports parents
There are a number of ways you can encourage their involvement in a way that benefits their child, as well as your club or activity.