Kimberley Swimming Club has adopted the “Anti-Bullying Policy for Swimming Clubs” as recommended by the Amateur Swimming Association in its document “Wave Power”, which is based on that provided to schools by

Kidspace.

 

All members upon joining the Club, sign to accept the Constitution as required by ASA Law and in doing so are expected to adhere to its policies.

 

An outline of this Policy is given below – for full details including procedures please visit the ASA Website (www.britshswimming.org) or contact the Club’s Secretary.

 

 

Statement of Intent

 

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our members so that they can swim in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club.

 

If bullying does occur, all swimmers or parents are encouraged to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING Club. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the Club Welfare Officer or any Committee member, or contact the ASA Swimline 0808 100 4001.

 

 

 

What is Bullying?

 

Bullying can be emotional, physical, racist, sexual, homophobic (because of or focussing on the issue of sexuality) or verbal.

 

 

 

Why it is important to Respond to Bullying

 

Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect. Swimmers who are bullying need to learn different ways of behaving.

 

As a Club we take bullying seriously – swimmers and parents are assured that they would be supported if bullying is reported.