Hampshire Junior Squash adhere to the England Squash Safeguarding Policy.
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of anyone involved in squash then contact the manager at the club or alert a coach. Every club will have a designated safeguarding officer.
If you have ongoing concerns then please contact Hampshire's Safeguarding officer Stuart Porter using the link below.
Hampshire Junior Squash adheres to the England Squash Equality Policy, which is summarised here:
England Squash and its affiliated clubs, has a duty to ensure that no participant, volunteer, job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, ethnic origin, disability, race, colour, parental or marital status, nationality, religious belief or sexual preference or to be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be relevant to the requirements of the activity.full es equality policy
Everyone involved in Hampshire Junior Squash at any level is bound by the England Squash Code of Conduct, with the important aspects detailed below.
The full Code of Conduct can be found by following the link at the end and includes obligations for players, coaches, parents, referees, officials, spectators, clubs, associations and leagues. It is recommended that everyone involved in squash reads this and understands their obligations.
What is the Code of Conduct?
1.1. This England Squash Code of Conduct outlines the standards of conduct expected, at all times, from all individuals in any role within squash in England.
1.2. As the National Governing Body, England Squash is responsible for setting the standards and values that apply at every level. This Code encapsulates all of the sporting, moral and ethical principles that squash represents.
1.3. We believe squash is a sport for all, that anyone can enjoy however they choose to participate – as a player, coach, match official, volunteer, parent or spectator.
Does the Code apply to me?
1.4. If you participate or are otherwise involved at any level in the game, then this Code applies to you.
1.5. Although England Squash is responsible for setting the standards of conduct which are detailed in this Code, everyone involved in squash has a responsibility to promote the sport, making sure that there is equal access and opportunity for all and that fairness and respect is upheld.
1.6. This Code allows England Squash to uphold the values and highest standards of integrity that we all believe in as a sport and provides a mechanism to deal with any breaches of the Code in a consistent manner.
1.7. Note that for the purposes of this Code, and in conjunction with the criteria for membership of England Squash, references to a “child” or “children” are a reference to an individual who is 18 years of age or younger.
Clubs, Associations and LeaguesES Code of Conduct
4.1. This section of the Code sets out additional conduct obligations which apply to all clubs, associations, leagues and any representatives or employees at any of those organisations, all of whom have an essential role in upholding and implementing this Code. These individuals and organisations should be:
4.1.1. advocates of equality, fair play and safety in the practice and the administration of squash;
4.1.2. supporters of this Code and communicators of it to their members;
4.1.3. influential in driving squash forward as a sport; and
4.1.4. Open and inclusive in the recruitment of individuals to work within their organisations (in either paid or unpaid roles).
4.2. All such individuals and bodies will, at all times:
4.2.1. participate within the rules and regulations of the game;
4.2.2. be honest, consistent, objective, impartial and courteous when applying the rules of the game;
4.2.3. show patience and understanding towards players who may be learning the game;
4.2.4. never publicly express any criticism of referees or other match officials;
4.2.5. ensure a sensible balance between performance and the emotional, physical, social and developmental needs of the players;
4.2.6. have the players’ best interests at heart at all times;
4.2.7. ensure that activities carried out by players are suitable for their age, strength, maturity and ability;
4.2.8. ensure the wellbeing and safety of all individuals involved with squash above all other considerations;
4.2.9. have a working knowledge of all procedures and policies in force at the relevant organisation;
4.2.10. ensure that all individuals involved with squash within the relevant organisation are aware of their responsibilities outlined in this Code;
4.2.11. ensure that when any individual involved with squash within the relevant organisation is in a position of authority, this privilege will not be used to exert influence over others to gain personal benefit for themselves or any other connected party;
4.2.12. set and uphold the standards of a professional working relationship between themselves and any individuals, particularly when that individual is a child or a vulnerable adult;
4.2.13. where appropriate, ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities including third party insurance and employer’s liability insurance.