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HEALTH & WELLNESS

SAIDS - South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport

Playing clean. Competing fair.

GolfRSA fully supports the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) and its mission to promote clean competition and integrity within golf.
All GolfRSA players, coaches, and clubs are expected to uphold the principles of fair play and comply with the SAIDS Anti-Doping Rules.

Key commitments:

  • Strict adherence to the SAIDS and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) codes
  • Regular education for squad members and support staff
  • In-competition and out-of-competition testing where required
  • Confidential reporting channels for anti-doping violations
GolfRSA encourages all players to familiarise themselves with the Prohibited List, Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process, and Athlete Education Programme available through SAIDS.

For more information, visit www.saids.org.za.

Golf & Health

Golf is good for you.

Golf is more than a sport. It’s a lifestyle that promotes both physical fitness and mental well-being.

Research by The R&A and health experts worldwide has
confirmed that golf offers measurable health benefits for
people of all ages and abilities.

Playing golf helps to:

Improve cardiovascular
health and endurance

Enhance flexibility, balance
and strength

Reduce stress and anxiety
through time spent outdoors

Encourage social connection
and community engagement

GolfRSA and The R&A jointly promote the #HealthyHabit
campaign, which highlights how golf can contribute to a
healthier, happier life.

Each month we share new insights and stories to help South Africans make golf their lifelong #HealthyHabit.
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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

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