Hampshire RFU acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children involved in rugby at our member clubs, and confirms that it adheres to all the RFU's Safeguarding Policies and procedures, recommended practices and guidelines and furthermore endorse and adopt the statements contained in those documents.
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Under Child Protection laws and RFU policy, a "child" is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any rugby union activity.
The Key Principles of the RFU Safeguarding Policy are that:
The welfare of the child is, and must always be, paramount to any other considerations
All participants regardless of age, gender, ability or disability, race, faith, size, language or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse or harm and should be able to enjoy their rugby in a positive, safe and enjoyable environment
All allegations or suspicions of abuse, neglect, harm, discrimination and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly, fairly and appropriately
Everyone involved in the sport will work in partnership to promote the welfare, health and development of children

Hampshire RFU has appointed a Safeguarding Manager (CBSM) to co-ordinate their network of Club Safeguarding Officers (CSO).

The CB Safeguarding Manager is:

Sarah Whatmore