Player Protection Officer: Trevor Hart

At the Colony Park FC AGM 2005/06, the club adopted the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) Player Protection Policy. The policy can be read in full or downloaded from www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk. There is a direct link from the club website www.colonypark.org.uk Copies can be obtained from the Player Protection Officer.

Below are some of the main principles and action for Colony Park Football Club, its officials including committee members, football managers, coaches and volunteer helpers.

All players have:

The right to a safe environment.

The right to protection against harm or the risk of harm.

The right to protection against physical abuse.

The right to protection against verbal abuse.

The right to protection against emotional abuse.

The right to protection against sexual abuse.

The right to protection against bullying.

The right to protection against neglect.

The right to express opinions and to have those opinions considered in all matters that concern their well being.

The right that all actions concerning the child should be in his/her best interests.

The right to have all suspicions and allegations taken seriously and actioned as appropriate.

You can download the full player protection document in PDF format here