Parent Guidance
Parents and guardians play a vital role in making hockey safe, positive and enjoyable. This guide explains what you can expect from Redditch Hockey Club, and what we ask of you in return.
Redditch Hockey Club is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, fun and supportive environment for all young players.
We follow England Hockey’s safeguarding framework, and work with parents to ensure children enjoy hockey in the best possible way.
Redditch Hockey Club is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, fun and supportive environment for all young players.
We follow England Hockey’s safeguarding framework, and work with parents to ensure children enjoy hockey in the best possible way.
What You Can Expect / What We Expect
What you can expect from the club
- A friendly welcome and opportunities to meet new friends
- A safe environment to train and play
- Qualified coaches and responsible volunteers
- Respectful relationships where your child is valued and listened to
- Your child’s welfare and safety placed first
- Clear communication about fixtures, training and events
- Opportunities for you to get involved in club life
What we expect from your child & you
- Players to follow the Club and England Hockey Codes of Conduct
- Parents to accompany children to and from training and matches, and use designated drop-off/pick-up points
- Parents to keep emergency contact and medical details up to date in the Club Portal
- Parents to accept coach guidance and umpire decisions
- Use of respectful language at all times
- Encourage fun, learning and fair play over results
Junior players moving into senior teams may travel by shared car arrangements and share changing facilities. Parents should be aware of these transitions.
We want an open two-way dialogue. Speak to coaches, captains or Welfare Officers if you have concerns, and we’ll always listen.
Please never force participation, pressure your child, or undermine officials. Be positive, encouraging and help us maintain a respectful environment.
If you are concerned about your child’s safety, wellbeing or behaviour:
- Contact one of our Club Welfare Officers immediately
- All concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially
- Only those who can help resolve the issue will be involved
Closing Note
“Be positive, be supportive, and enjoy hockey as part of our club family.”
If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s coach, a team captain, or a Welfare Officer.
Together, we can make hockey safe, fun and rewarding for every player.
