Club Policies
Disabled Accessibility Equality & Diversity Policy
CP&W Officer - Fraser Gall - darvelfc@outlook.com
Disabled Access Officer - Jim King - darvelfc@outlook.com
Supporter Liaison Officer - Lilian Mair - darvelfc@outlook.com
Child Welfare & Protection Policy
INTRODUCTION
1 Overarching Aim
Our Vision
Children flourish because we put their safety, wellbeing, rights and enjoyment at the heart of every level of Scottish football.
Our Mission
Children are the priority. We lead with confidence taking responsibility to create a culture of safety and wellbeing. We empower children through active promotion of their rights.
2 Definitions
Definition of the Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy
The Club’s Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy includes:
- Introduction – Overarching Aim, Definitions, Children’s Wellbeing in Scotland, Risks to Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football, Everyone’s Responsibility and Review.
- Policy Statement.
- Set the Standards – Behaviours, Expectations and Requirements.
- Procedures – Appointment and Selection, Responding to Concerns and Case Review.
- All associated Practice Notes.
Herein all the documents listed above will be referred to as the ‘Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy’ or ‘this policy’.
Definition of Child
Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that everyone under 18 has the rights set out in the Convention. Within the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, a child is defined as anyone who has not reached the age of 18.
For the purpose of this policy “children”, “child”, “young person” and “young people” refer to any persons under the age of 18.
The Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy applies to all children and young people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, nationality, socio-economic status or family circumstance.
Definition of Adult
For the purpose of this policy an “adult” is any individual aged 18 and over or any individual under the age of 18 years old but who is in a ‘position of trust’.
Definition of Child Abuse
Child abuse is the act or omission that harms a child or young person.
An individual may abuse a child or young person directly, or may indirectly be responsible for abuse because they fail to prevent another person from harming that child or young person, or their inaction leads to harm or the risk of harm. Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual or by neglect. Abuse can take place in person or online. Although typically thought of as when an adult is mistreating a child or young person, children and young people can also be perpetrators of abuse against other children or young people.
Definition of Safeguarding
Safeguarding is taking action to ensure that all children and young people are safe from harm when involved in football. It means proactively doing everything possible to minimise risk and prevent abuse of children and young people.
Definition of Child Protection
Child protection refers to the actions in response to a specific concern for a child or young person who is at risk or suffering from abuse. Child protection is an essential part of safeguarding if there is a concern that a child or young person is being abused or their safety is compromised.
3 Children’s Wellbeing in Scotland
Getting It Right for Every Child
The Scottish Government’s Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) is based on children’s rights, and its principles reflect the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The GIRFEC approach is child focused, based on an understanding of the wellbeing of a child or young person in their current situation, and based on tackling needs early in a collective way. As part of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, the concept of wellbeing and the GIRFEC approach is now enshrined in law in Scotland.
The GIRFEC approach supports children and young people so that they can grow up feeling loved, safe and respected, and can realise their full potential. Children and young people should be; Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, Included. These are the eight wellbeing factors and are commonly known as SHANARRI Indicators.
A child or young person’s wellbeing is influenced, both positively and negatively, by everything around them and the different experiences and needs they have at different times in their lives. There is no set level of wellbeing that a child or young person should achieve, but each child should be helped to reach their full potential as an individual. The wellbeing indicators make it easier for everyone to be consistent in how they consider the quality of a child or young person’s life at a particular point in time.
By having a universal language and understanding for everyone who works with children and young people, collectively we can contribute to promoting, supporting and safeguarding a child’s wellbeing whether they are in an educational, health, community or sport setting. It is essential that in Scottish football the wellbeing indicators are understood and if worried that something is impacting a child or young person’s wellbeing, staff and volunteers know how to respond and with whom to share that information.
Wellbeing Concern
A wellbeing concern is if a child’s wellbeing (measured using the 8 SHANARRI indicators) is, or is at risk of being, adversely affected.
A range of experiences can have a negative impact on children and young people. These can range from harmful or abusive behaviour to a family bereavement or social economic factors, such as poverty. The nature of a wellbeing concern will influence how to support the child or young person.
Behaviour which is abusive or neglectful and is, or is likely to cause harm, will often be referred to as a ‘child protection concern’. Regardless of whether a concern is a wellbeing or child protection concern, it must be responded to in line with the Responding to Concerns Procedure.
4 Risks to Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football
The protection and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in Scottish football must be a priority for everyone working, volunteering or participating in the game, including spectators. For children and young people involved in football there may be risks associated with their involvement whether it be injury, the despair of their team losing, or exposure to poor practice or abusive behaviour. It is essential that those working or volunteering with children and young people are alert to the associated risks and take steps to prevent, minimise or respond to the risks.
In addition to recognising risks to all children and young people, it is important to understand that some children and young people may be more vulnerable to particular risks associated with taking part in football.
Increased vulnerability
The Club is committed to ensuring the safety of all children and young people in football across all levels of the game. Children and young people who have additional care needs or who come from a minority ethnic group may face a range of additional challenges. Club staff and volunteers will be encouraged and supported to challenge, and address any behaviour or attitudes which compromise a child or young person’s wellbeing, or acts as a deterrent to the participation of some children and young people.
Children and young people who are deaf and disabled
In line with Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), a child with a disability “should enjoy a full and decent life, in conditions which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and facilitate the child’s active participation in the community”.
Children and young people who have a disability have the same needs as other children and young people, but may also have additional needs associated with their disability. For example, additional steps may be needed to promote their wellbeing or they may be at an increased risk of abuse due to their vulnerability. Research has shown that children with a mental or physical disability are more likely to be abused than non-disabled children.
Children and young people who are deaf, disabled or have a learning disability can be additionally vulnerable because they may:
- Depend on a number of people for care and handling, some of which can be intimate care.
- Depend on the abuser for their involvement in sport.
- Fear disclosing abuse.
- The signs of abuse can be misinterpreted as a symptom of the disability.
- Have a reduced capacity to resist either verbally or physically.
- Have significant communication differences – this may include very limited verbal communication, the use of sign language or other forms of non-verbal communication.
- Lack a wide network of friends who support and protect them.
- Lack access to peers to discover what is acceptable behaviour or to understand the inappropriateness of actions.
- Not be believed due to negative attitudes towards children and young people with disabilities or possible failure to recognise the impact of abuse on children and young people with disabilities
Children and young people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
The UNCRC sets out the general principle of non-discrimination and that children should be protected from all forms of discrimination. It also states that children have the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, whether or not these are shared by the majority of people in the country where they live.
Unfortunately, within wider society, and football, discriminatory behaviour still exists therefore children and young people from black and ethnic communities are additionally vulnerable because they may:
- Experience racism and racist attitudes.
- Experience people in authority ignoring or not responding to racist abuse or comments.
- Experience no action being taken by others for fear of upsetting cultural norms.
- Be afraid of further abuse if they challenge others.
- Want to fit in and not make a fuss.
- Be using or learning English as a second language.
Children in elite football
For many children and young people, it is their dream to play football professionally. When they have the talent, skill and dedication to realise this dream they will pursue it. Unfortunately, this can lead to a number of increased risks for children and young people involved in football at an elite level. For example, rivalry among their peers, inappropriate or detrimental relationships with their peers, pressure from their family, friends and the wider public, or, in some cases, exploitation by a trusted adult who can, or who they perceive can, help them ‘achieve’ this dream.
Research by Celia H. Brackenridge in 20104 highlighted the following about the risk to children and young people at an elite level:
- The greatest risk of emotional and sexual abuse occurs among the highest ranked athletes.
- Poor practice, emotional abuse and bullying are probably more prevalent in sport than sexual abuse.
- Athletes perpetrate more sexual harassment on their peers than coaches.
- Athlete-athlete bullying is widespread.
- Coach perpetrators are often very highly qualified and very highly respected which acts as a mask for their poor practice and abuse.
5 Everyone’s Responsibility
The responsibility to safeguard, promote, support and protect a child or young person’s wellbeing does not rest on one person.
We are all responsible.
Football can contribute in many different ways to a child or young person’s positive wellbeing including health benefits of being active, the achievements they can make in gaining new skills and their experiences of being included and respected as part of a team. Supporting and promoting a child or young person’s wellbeing at all times includes forming positive relationships, understanding their circumstances and responding appropriately to any concerns about their wellbeing. To ensure we can respond when a child or young person needs help or support, we must firstly understand their rights and the meaning of wellbeing. Secondly, we must recognise and acknowledge the risks that exist for children and young people in football and put in place a range of safeguards that minimise these risks. Leadership is essential to ensure that these safeguards are managed and promoted, and this will be done by staff and volunteers within particular roles at the Club who receive specific training for their level of responsibility. However, everyone must understand the risks associated for children and young people, and the appropriate processes which are in place should a child or young person’s wellbeing be at risk or they are in need for protection.
Everyone has the responsibility to recognise the concern, to ensure the child or young person is safe if they are at risk of immediate harm, and to report the concern to the Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer. Thereafter the Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer will respond appropriately in line with the Responding to Concerns Procedure.
The Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy combined with relevant training, mentoring and support will give us the confidence and support needed to fulfil our role and responsibility to keep children and young people safe in football. In addition to this, advice can be sought at any point from the Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer.
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No matter your role or involvement in Scottish football, you have a responsibility to safeguard, promote, support and protect the wellbeing of all children and young people involved in Scottish football. If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a child or young person or about the conduct of any adult then you must report the matter to the Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer, Fraser Gall, on 07792 765 539 or at fraser@browningsbakers.com. Full information on how to record and report a concern can be found in the Responding to Concerns Procedure. |
James King
James King, Compliance Officer, 18 July 2024
Reporting Concerns Process Map
Safety Policy & Contingency Plan
Darvel Football Club undertakes to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that all facilities and activities at Recreation Park are constructed, maintained, inspected, tested and managed in a way that, as far as reasonably possible, ensures the reasonable safety of everyone attending the venue.
The club has drawn up the Safety Policy & Contingency Plan to deal with emergencies or incidents which might occur during a match or when spectators are entering, exiting, or moving around the venue. In addition, it is the statutory duty of Club employees and Volunteers at all times to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and all others who may be affected by their actions. Advice on matters of Health and Safety is available to the club by the Health and Safety Executive and is available from The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.
Health and Safety Policy
Darvel Football Club hereinafter known as “the club”.
Statement of Policy is presented under the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
- The Club will maintain, so far as is reasonably practicable, suitable safe and healthy working conditions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, volunteers, children, parents, visitors and members of the public.
- The Club will provide adequate controls, in the form of safe working practices, to reduce the risks arising from all Club activities.
- The Club will provide, and maintain safe, items of equipment.
- The Club will consult employees and volunteers on all matters relating to Health and Safety.
- The Club will provide employees and volunteers with suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to undertake their duties and responsibilities in a safe and competent manner.
- The Club will, so far as is reasonably practicable, seek to prevent accidents and incidents of work- related ill-health.
- The Club will co-operate with other employers, contractors and enforcing authorities on all matters in respect of Health and Safety.
- The Club will ensure that Health and Safety will never be compromised for any other objective.
- The Club committee are responsible for providing suitable and sufficient resources, including technical and financial, to achieve the aims and objectives of this policy.
- The Club committee will actively demonstrate their commitment to Health and Safety as an example to employees and volunteers.
- The Club will review this policy annually or more frequently, where required, to achieve continuous improvement in respect of Health and Safety.
- The Club will seek advice from a specialist consultant as, and when, required.
- The Club will remind employees and volunteers to always bear in mind their duty of care towards officials, players, match officials, opponents and spectators and to take all reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate any cause which might impact negatively on any individual or group of individuals while attending either matches, training or social functions organised by them.
James King, Compliance Officer, 18 July 2024
Spectator Safety Policy
General Considerations
- The Club will ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all premises and facilities at Recreation Park are constructed, maintained and checked so that the safety of everyone attending the Park is assured.
- The Club through committee, employees, volunteers, and stewards, will ensure the reasonable safety of those attending events at Recreation Park.
- The Club will ensure that systems exist for the safe admission, accommodation and exit of Spectators.
- The Club recognises that this Safety Policy Statement is an ongoing document and will be amended when required.
- The Policy will be subject to a major review if changes to facilities or operations take place leading to a substantial revision of working practices.
- An Investigation will be held following a major accident or incident involving spectators. The Safety Policy will be reviewed after any investigation carried out.
- The Club committee are responsible for ensuring that the Policy is observed.
- The Club compliance officer will liaise with the emergency services and any other body when required in relation to safety at Recreation Park.
Entry of Spectators
- The Club will provide adequate entry systems to Recreation Park to ensure that capacity is not exceeded.
- The Club will employ sufficient safety staff when required to manage the entry of spectators prior to and during each event.
- The Maximum Capacity for Recreation Park is 1924 persons however, for all but Category 1 Matches (where extra Safety Precautions will be agreed with East Ayrshire Council Safety Advisory Group), the limit of 1200 will be applied as agreed with East Ayrshire Council Events and Resilience Officer.
Exit of Spectators
- The Club will provide adequate exits from Portland Park to accommodate the maximum capacity when required.
- All exits will be clearly marked.
Management of Spectators in Recreation Park
- The Club operates a Spectator Safety Management System managed by the Committee members to ensure the safety of spectators when entering and leaving the Park and whilst they are watching the game.
- Any safety matters which are specific to any event will be conveyed to the spectators via the Notice Board , PA system, the programme or any other means as may reasonably be required.
- The club website, Facebook and X will be used for information delivery.
- Matters which concern public order problems will involve liaison between the Club and the emergency services.
Stewarding
- The Club will ensure extra staff are available for any match which would be deemed near capacity of 1200 in increments up to our estimated total capacity.
- The stewards will ensure the health and safety of all the employees, volunteers, playing personnel, and spectators, on entering or leaving the ground to achieve an even flow of people in, to, and from the viewing areas.
- The stewards will monitor and manage entrances, exits and other strategic points, including any segregation perimeter while the ground is in use and assist emergency services if required.
- Stewards must be aware of and be ready to respond to the emergency evacuation procedures.
Policy Review
- The Club will ensure this policy is reviewed annually.
James King
James King, Compliance Officer, 18 July 2024
Fire Incident Action Plan
Anyone discovering, or suspecting, an outbreak of fire must report the location and description of the incident immediately as follows.
- By sound communication - activating the nearest fire alarm
- By telephone communication – calling 999
- By verbal communication – notifying Club personnel or other authorised person in charge
A fire alarm system is installed in the Keir White Suite and Pie Hut.
On discovery of a fire, everyone should evacuate the building and make their way to the Fire Assembly Point in the Main Car Park. If in any doubt, Dial 999 to contact the emergency services.
Regular guidance / drills to be carried out including the following considerations.
- All people should meet in their groups and account for each member.
- Do not leave the facility until groups are checked and then allow evacuation.
- Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to depart the venue by a vehicle as this would prevent entry by the emergency services.
- Trained personnel may, if possible and safe to do so, tackle a small fire with the in-situ extinguisher equipment.
- Advise all within the venue to evacuate from the vicinity of the fire and prevent re-entry.
- Ensure a competent person is nominated and liaises with the emergency services at the main entrance.
- Upon arrival of the emergency services, the Safety Officer and Club staff will assist as directed by the senior officer at the scene. At this stage the senior officer will be in charge of any subsequent actions.
Portable fire extinguishers located in all areas of the stadium. These are tested annually.
Handling of Pyrotechnics
The Club complies with Section 15.10c of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds which advises that ground management must adopt and enforce a clear policy to prevent and prohibit spectators from taking flares or fireworks into the venue.
Club officials and stewards are instructed to monitor and search spectators, within reasonable duty of care, for evidence of pyrotechnics as part of their wider role of ensuring spectator safety. The Safety Officer will lead the management of any incident involving pyrotechnic devices.
The following will be displayed in a prominent public position.
“THE SPORTING EVENTS CONTROL OF ALCOHOL ACT 1985 (1985 ACT) (as amended by the Public Order Act 1986)
It is an offence for a person to have in their possession any firework/flare/smoke bomb etc. whilst attempting to enter or whilst in any part of Recreation Park which is in sight of the pitch, and provides police with the power to search people and to arrest persons committing offences under the Act.”
The Club has regular meetings in relation to the following issues with pyrotechnic devices.
- A flare can become unstable and react in a different way to that intended
- Hand flares and rockets can readily ignite and cause fires and/or burns to people
- Any burns caused by a flare are likely to be severe
- Smoke bombs generate “cold smoke” but the chemical reaction which creates the smoke generates heat likely to cause burns to people attempting to move them
- The discharging of a smoke bomb etc. may cause crowd disruption due to people quickly trying to get away from the immediate area
- Smoke from flares etc. can cause breathing problems
- Once a flare has been set off, they cannot be easily extinguished and will burn for between 30 – 60 seconds following which it will no longer discharge any light or smoke
Handling of flares, smoke bombs or firework procedures are as follows.
- Provided there is no immediate threat of escalation or injury, it is safer to allow the flare to burn out before any action is taken
- If a burning flare is dropped on the floor, clear the area and cover the flare with sand. The flare may continue to burn through the sand and therefore further sand may need to be poured on top to minimize the effect of the flare. Once light ceases, use a welder’s glove or similar to remove the remains by the handle and place in a metal bucket of water for at least half an hour
- Use one of the buckets of sand around the pitch to place the smoke bomb in and then cover with more sand
- As smoke from a device discharged may become visible to supporters in other parts of the ground the Safety Officer MUST announce a prepared PA Announcement which reassures people where required.
Emergency Evacuation Action Plan – Accessibility & Impaired
Supervisors with responsibility for wheelchair users and accessibility provision will advise those affected to remain in their respective areas if safe to do so until they and any assistants are escorted to a safe area by the stewards or authorised persons.
Visually handicapped supporters will be evacuated with the assistance of their responsible person.
The Club personnel should pay particular attention to the elderly, or persons with impaired movement, who may require assistance.
Spectator Action Plan - Reactive
Anyone becoming aware of any disorder, overcrowding, crowd distress, crushing or crowd surging should immediately notify Club personnel or stewards.
- The Club will liaise with the emergency services and assess the situation.
- The Club will direct non-committed stewards to the area concerned to defuse the situation, where the emergency services may also assist.
- The Club will request from the officials and any emergency services an assessment on whether the event should continue, be suspended, or immediately ceased.
- Ensure that the action is taken to prevent/alleviate the problem including access by spectators onto the pitch.
- Dependent on the incident, a full or partial evacuation of the area may be necessary.
- Evacuation Procedures may require egress from back gate.
- Use the PA system to direct people away from the area and support this with access and flow restrictions.
Pitch Incursion Action Plan
In the event of a pitch incursion - or if it appears a pitch incursion is likely - the officials should be advised, consulted, and advice requested with the following considerations.
- Liaise with the emergency services.
- Deploy all available stewards to the area(s) concerned to discourage / prevent or limit the numbers of spectators gaining access to the pitch.
- The emergency services may assist stewards in the course of this action.
- Consider the use of the PA System for warning messages or advising spectators to clear the pitch area.
- If a considerable number of spectators have intruded onto the pitch during play, the game will have to be stopped. The officials will direct the players from the pitch.
- Consider the use of cordons to prevent further breaches or confrontation between segregated areas.
Structural Damage Action Plan
Upon visual inspection or notification of any structural damage or defect in or within the curtilage of the venue which could affect spectator safety or disrupt the normal operations, the Club will undertake the following arrangements.
- Inspect the area and assess the risk to safety.
- Contact the emergency services if in doubt.
- Decide whether any or all parts of the venue should be closed.
- If any area is to be closed media publicity and notification should be arranged.
- Cordon off the affected area to ensure no one enters the area of danger.
- Appropriate stewarding should be in place to ensure separation.
- If only part of the Ground is declared unsafe consideration will be given to relocating supporters to a non-affected area.
- If the damage/defect is causing or is likely to cause a risk to spectator safety, the area will be evacuated immediately.
- Refer to Fire Incident Action Plan for evacuation procedures.
The affected area will not be able to be used by spectators until a full risk assessment has been completed and/or structural assessment if related to structures.
Adverse Weather Conditions
Snow, ice and/or fog are the most likely conditions to greatly affect a match and will not only cause problems on the playing area but also the approach roads, car parks, pedestrian and some seated areas of the stadium.
Where snow or ice is lying on pathways or terracing, salt will be made readily available, the local authority may assist salting approach roads.
A Referee will be arranged to inspect the pitch and make the final decision.
Where, due to continuous heavy snowfall, it becomes obvious that the conditions cannot be satisfactorily overcome, the decision to postpone the match should be made at the earliest opportunity so that all parties involved can publicise the decision to the public.
Smoking & Alcohol Policy
Smoking Policy
The Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 state that no smoking is allowed in premises that are wholly or substantially enclosed.
Smoking in No-Smoking areas is strictly forbidden.
This includes all enclosed buildings within the venue, including the spectator stand. Those who do not comply with the smoking policy will be liable to a fixed penalty fine and/or criminal prosecution by law.
The Club will reasonably make provision to ensure players, officials, customers and spectators are fully compliant.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the venue.
Anyone found to be in possession of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry or removed from the venue. The Club reserve the right to immediately call the police if they have any concerns in these respects.
General Ground Regulations
- All matches are played in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Junior Football Association, the West of Scotland Football League, and the West of Scotland Football Association.
- Play is not guaranteed to take place on any particular day or at any particular time. The Club with the agreement of the relevant authority may change its advertised fixtures without prior notice and without liability.
- All supporters must pay for admission in accordance with advertised conditions and rates including season tickets and concessions.
- Unauthorised persons are not permitted to enter the field of play.
- All persons are required to keep off the playing surface and stay on the spectator side of the park barriers.
- Only persons specifically authorised by the Club are permitted to offer match programmes, food, beverages or any other articles or substances for sale in the venue.
- The obstruction of access ways, exits and entrances, stairways and like places is strictly forbidden.
- Nobody entering the Ground shall be permitted to climb any structures within the venue.
- Mobile telephones and other communications devices are permitted within the venue provided that they are used for personal and private use only.
- The use of foul or abusive language; racist, discriminatory or sectarian remarks, songs or chants; and the promotion or endorsement of any political organisation are not permitted within the venue.
- It is an offence punishable by law for any person to enter or attempt to enter the venue whilst in possession of a prohibited container which is capable of containing liquid and which if thrown would be capable of causing injury to another person; whilst in possession of alcohol; whilst drunk; whilst in possession, or under the influence, of any illegal substances; whilst in possession of any article or substance whose main purpose is the emission of a flare for purposes of illuminating or signalling or the emission of smoke or a visible gas; whilst in possession of any article which is a firework.
- Articles which could, or might be used as a weapon, or to cause offence, or which are regarded by the Club or the Police as dangerous or unsafe are not permitted within the venue. This includes items such as knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry, or if found within the venue, they will be asked to leave.
- All persons entering the venue may be required to submit to a search by stewards to prevent prohibited articles which might be used to cause injury or damage other persons or property being brought in.
- The throwing of any objects whether on to the pitch, or the surrounding area, or otherwise, is not permitted.
- Persons using the car parking facilities do so entirely at their own risk in respect of their persons, the vehicle and any personal property left therein. The Club will not accept responsibility for any damage, accidents or losses, and are reminded to park in a respectful manner and be mindful of other vehicles.
- Spectators are required to exit the venue in an orderly manner as soon as practicably possible after the end of each game.
- In the event of an emergency within the venue instructions on any necessary course of action will be announced over the Club public address system. Spectators must follow the advice given in such announcements or directions.
- At all times, the right of admission is reserved by the Club.
- All persons entering the venue are admitted subject to these regulations and to the applicable Rules and Regulations of the relevant authorities.
- All persons entering the venue are admitted subject to any applicable laws and/or bye-laws in place.
