Standard Operating Procedures

The aim of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is to outline how Paddle Avon is operated and managed. It provides a description of how the club runs on a day-to-day basis, covering who is responsible for carrying out certain tasks within the club as well as general responsibilities of club members.

Risk Assessment for Salford Rowing Centre

Risk Assessment for Salford Rowing Centre

Purpose

This risk assessment considers the hazards for Paddle Avon activities based at the Salford Rowing Centre including use of the River Avon downstream of Weston Lock and upstream of Swineford Lock. Club members should take the actions identified in this risk assessment to reduce the risk of injury arising from these hazards. Where a coach or club official needs to take a specific action, the responsible person is identified.

Privacy Policy

Paddle Avon Data Privacy Policy

May 2018

1. About this Policy

1.1 This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about our members, how we use it and how we keep it secure and your rights in relation to it.

1.2 We may collect, use and store your personal data, as described in this Data Privacy Policy and as described when we collect data from you.

1.3 We reserve the right to amend this Data Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. You are advised to check our website (paddleavon.club) or our club noticeboard (in the main club house) regularly for any amendments (such amendments will not apply retrospectively).

Code of conduct

It is the policy of Paddle Avon that all paddlers, volunteers, coaches and parents show respect and understanding for each other and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the Club. The aim is for all paddlers to improve performance and have fun.

Everyone involved in the Club should abide by the Club Rules and Policies.

Paddlers

• Take care of all property belonging to the club or club members
• Treat other club members with respect at all times, on and off the water; treat other paddlers as you would want to be treated yourself.
• Control tempers and avoid behaviour which may affect or upset others.
• Co-operate and listen to your coach or club officials.

Club Officials, Coaches and Volunteers

• Consider the wellbeing and safety of paddlers before the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Follow British Canoeing and club guidelines and policies.
• Hold the appropriate, up-dated qualifications and insurance.
• Encourage paddlers to value their performance and not just results.
• Never condone the use of prohibitive substances.

Parents/Guardians

• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Never punish or belittle a child for loosing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept official’s judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy the sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Set a good example by applauding good performances of all paddlers.

Discipline

If a breach of the provisions or principles of this Code of Conduct occurs or is reasonably suspected to have occurred, Paddle Avon reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to asking the person responsible for the breach to leave the club premises.