Cheshire Golf Junior Policy

In very recent years increasing attention and concern for the welfare of “Young Persons” has developed nationally, following of a number of well publicised tragic cases of abuse.  Golf, just as all other Sports has therefore had to address these issues, such that we now operate within an environment where it is not acceptable to continue any regular programme of activities involving young persons, adopting traditional, essentially informal, methods and approaches.  England Golf have now approved guidance on this topic which is directed towards both County organisations and individual Clubs, the document “Safeguarding Children in Golf” was released for general publication at the beginning of March 2008.  The CGL have accepted the general principles embodied within this publication and has as a result adopted the Policy and Procedures in setting out its approach to County Junior Golf Operations.

The Cheshire Golf Limited (CGL) SAFEGUARDING Policy & Procedures may be downloaded below. This has been updated recently as CGL now complies with England Golf’s procedures, having been Safegolf accredited again in early 2024.

CGL – Welcome Pack 2024

CGL – Code of Conduct for Young Golfers 2024

CGL Safeguarding Children and Young People Policies & Procedures September 2024

SafeGolf Certificate – Cheshire Golf – Feb 2024

SafeGolf Certificate – Cheshire County Ladies Golf Association 2024

The Parental Form contained within the CGL Policy may be downloaded separately as an MS Word document using the following link.

CGL – Consent Form 2024

For further information on these, and any other matters relating to County Junior Golf, please contact the County Secretary.

SafeGolf Resource Hub (englandgolf.org)

County Welfare Officer is David Durling 07917 420568