Making sure that people can take part in sport safely is a top priority for sports bodies in Wales. Across the country, organisations are coming up with creative and practical ways to protect participants and embed safeguarding in sport.
We’re sharing five examples of good practice which show how organisations across Wales are putting safety first.
Badminton Wales – giving young people a say on their own safeguarding
Made by young people, for young people, Badminton Wales has launched Does Something Feel Wrong? – a pocket-sized guide designed by the Badminton Wales Youth Council. The guide gives junior players simple, clear advice on what to do if they ever feel unsafe or need support.
The Youth Council is made up of young people and chaired by Ieuan Phillips, who was 22 when this work began. He worked alongside four teenagers – including a Special Olympics gold medallist – to turn complicated safeguarding policies into a practical resource that’s easy to understand and fits neatly into a racket bag
Ieuan says, “Many organisations express their desire to engage young people in important issues such as safeguarding but achieving this often proves challenging.”
