It is important to note that the investigation of suspected child abuse is the responsibility of the Statutory Authorities and should not be undertaken by Club Children’s Officers/ Designated Liaison Person’s or other organisation/club Sports Leaders. The standard reporting procedure outlined in the Statutory Authorities guidelines should be followed by each sports club/organisation and adhered to by its members. 

Poseidon Lifesaving Club on receiving a complaint, will appoint a disciplinary committee to resolve problems relating to the complaint. The complaint should be in writing to the secretary or Club Children’s Officer and should be responded to within 5 working days.

Where a Complaint arises from an alleged breach of the clubs codes of conduct or policies and procedures, reference must be made to the specific breach and where possible, the clause and/or subsection must be specifically referred to on the Complaint Form or Notice of Disciplinary Action.