Child Welfare Information
Child Welfare Statement - You can read RAFC Child Welfare Statement in full at the link below.
2022 RAFC Child Welfare Statement.pdf (192224)
Safe – Fun -Fair
Rush Athletic believe that childrens soccer should be Safe and Fun for all participants and conducted in the spirit of fair play to all.
All children and young people who play soccer should be able to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment.
While doing so they should be protected from any form of abuse, be it physical, emotional, sexual, neglect or bullying.
The responsibility for protecting children lies with all adults involved in soccer.
Any concerns in relation to Child Welfare should be addressed to any of the two Rush Athletic FC Designated Child Welfare Officers or to the clubs Designated Liaison Person (DLP), our chairperson, Adrian Kelly.
They are:
Toni Byrne – 086 4047264
Oonagh Hanratty – 085 1140496
Adrian Kelly, DLP - 086 8321066
All of our coaches are required to complete a Child Welfare Course and apply for Garda vetting.
They must also read and agree with the FAI Child Welfare Safeguarding documents as laid out below.
Parents, please read the documents at the link below to familiarise yourself with the FAI policies on child welfare.
FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding
To read FAI Safeguarding documents for Children, Coaches and Parents/Guardians, click link below.
There are plenty of useful documents in this location.
Coaches and All Club volunteers need to read the three documents listed below and email the club at rushafc@gmail.com stating your name, team you coaching, and that you have read the documents and agree fully with them.
FAI Child Welfare Safeguarding Policy
FAI Social Media Policy
Children First Guidance
Thanks a million.
There are also some other documents worth reading on the website and it wouldn't be a bad idea to ask the parents to read the documents too.