New Safeguarding Regulations

UK Athletics and the four Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) have a responsibility to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk under their care. This responsibility extends to developing and applying consistent and transparent procedures to facilitate the reporting and management of safeguarding concerns.

UK Athletics have formally confirmed a policy of Zero Tolerance towards safeguarding concerns. To ensure an appropriate response, UKA has produced these Safeguarding Regulations to consider and manage safeguarding concerns.

The Safeguarding Regulations shall apply to:

• All individuals, clubs, associations, and other organisations involved in any capacity (paid or voluntary) in the sport of Athletics, whether or not members of UK Athletics or an HCAF.
• Licensed coaches and officials, athletes, athlete representatives, athlete support personnel, and trainers,
  - involved in competitions sanctioned by UKA or an HCAF.
  - involved in competition and/or training camps outside the UK.