IODAI Child Protection Policy

An excerpt from the Child protection policy is listed below the full policy is available on request by emailing IODAI's child protection officer Jenny Magowan  jennymagowan@eircom.net

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of IODAI to provide an enjoyable and safe environment free from abuse of any kind. Every individual should, at all times, show respect and understanding for their own safety and welfare and they should conduct themselves in such a way that reflects the principals of IODAI’s core values and code of conduct.

All people affiliated with IODAI should be aware that any organisation working with children has a responsibility to protect those children.

FAIR PLAY

Fair play is the guiding principle of the code of ethics and good practice for children’s sport. Fair play is defined as “much more than playing within the rules”.

It incorporates friendship, respect and good sportsmanship.

CORE VALUES AND PROTECTION POLICIES

IODAI has Core Value and Protection policies because it seeks to:

Protect children on and off the water

Assure parents their children are safe at an IODAI event

Treat children in an equitable and fair manner

Protect coaches/instructors/volunteers by giving guidelines to avoid situations which could lead to allegations which could damage their careers

To protect our association by showing IODAI has taken all reasonable steps to provide a safe environment