Safeguarding
Safe space for all involved in Golf
All sports organisations have an important leadership role in embedding a no-tolerance approach towards all forms of harassment and
abuse. In addition, the IOC Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance encompass safeguarding and makes it compulsory for
organisations that belong to the Olympic movement to adopt these principles, implement relevant measures and monitor compliance.
GolfRSA is implementing safeguards aimed at protecting all participants in golf from harassment and abuse irrespective of their race,
gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture,
language, birth or athletic ability.
The key objectives of the policy are to:
- Ensure everyone in golf understands that all forms of harassment and abuse are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
- Enable anyone who has witnessed or experienced harassment or abuse within golf to report the incident without fear of victimisation or retaliation.
- Ensure an appropriate and co-ordinated response to any incidents of harassment or abuse within or connected to participation in golf,irrespective of whether they arise at local, national or international level.
How to report:
Anyone can report an incident of harassment or abuse. Mechanisms for receiving the information are as follows:
- In writing using the GolfRSA template form;
- By phone or email to a National, Union, Club or event Safeguarding Officer(s);
- In person to a National, Union, Club, or Event Safeguarding Officer(s).
- It is noted here that GolfRSA will have a confidential reporting landing page on its website and this shall go directly to both a male and female National Safeguarding Officer. (click on the link above)
In situations where the child or adult is considered to be in immediate danger it will be necessary to notify the SAPS or social services.
In situations where there is no immediate danger your duty of care is to refer the concerns to the most appropriate person or organisation
to take action. This may be a GolfRSA National Union, Club or event Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding documents:
- GolfRSA Safeguarding Policy
- Supplement 1 – Introduction to Safeguarding
- Supplement 2 – Reporting Protocols and Procedures
- Supplement 3 – Safe Recruiting & Vetting
- Supplement 4 – Safe Golf & Coaches
- Supplement 5 – Clubs & Safeguarding Guidelines
- Supplement 6 – Communication & Social Media
- Supplement 7 – Travel Guidelines
- Supplement 8 – Photography, Video & Use of Images
- Supplement 9 – Types of Harassment, Abuse & Poor Practice
- Supplement 10 – Recognising Harassment, Abuse & Poor Practice
- GolfRSA Safeguarding Incident Recording Form Template
- Affidavit Template
- Safeguarding Referee Form Template
- GolfRSA Photography Consent Form
- GolfRSA Safeguarding Code of Conduct
- Safeguarding Statement Template
- GolfRSA Club Safeguarding Notice
- Club Safeguarding Policy Acceptance Template
- GolfRSA Code of Conduct & Ethics Code
- GolfRSA Disciplinary Code
- GolfRSA Safeguarding Vetting Guidelines
- Agent: Clathan Vetting Guidelines
- Agent: The Guardian Vetting Guidelines
- DSD Child Protection Register Form 29
- DSD Child Protection Register Form 30
- DOJ Sexual Offences Register Form 07B
- Safeguarding E-Learning Resource Letter
- R&A Safeguarding Toolkit
- Important Safeguarding Reminders
GolfRSA Sponsors
