Old Silhillians Hockey Club treats the welfare of all those playing at the club as the its important concern, and as such has its own appointed officer in place to ensure that the Club conforms with England Hockey's Equity, Ethics and Discipline policies and Safeguarding and Protecting Young Children Guidelines.

The club has also conducted a Risk Assessment for the site of The Silhillians Sports Club. That can be seen in the attached below:- "The Silhillians Sports Club - Environment Risk Assessment".

If you wish to raise any concerns over the welfare of any of the people associated with the club (playing, volunteering or even just watching), particularly but not exclusively with regards to children, please contact our Welfare Officer via email.

The Club's Welfare Officer is Cara Bowley.

Alternatively, if you wish to know about the Club's specific welfare policies and information click here to access all the documents adhered to by our Captains, Coaches, Team Managers and other volunteers; these include:
1. Emergency Procedures including reporting of Injuries and Incidents
2. Expectations that the club has of its Team Captains, Coaches and Team Managers
3. A copy of the Incident Reporting Form that we use to record any incidents and injuries

Or click here for further guidance documents for Parents of junior members of the club:
1. Juniors Code of Conduct held within the Young Person's Club Guide
2. Parents/Carers/Spectators Code of Conduct

Finally, other Club Policies and Procedures can be found by clicking here:
1. Social Media Policy
2. England Hockey Code of Ethics & Behaviour
3. England Hockey Equity Policy

Or click on the relevant links below.

Whilst England Hockey's policies are available using the links below:
Inclusion, Diversity and Compliance policies
Safeguarding and Protecting Young Children Guidelines