OUR CLUB WELFARE OFFICER
TRACEY-ANNE WILLIAMSON
CLUB WELFARE OFFICER
BE National Club Welfare Officer of the Year 2024
BE Accredited Club Welfare Officer
Registered Nurse
Level 2 Table Official
Tracey-Anne is the club’s first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns.
Players, parents, carers, coaches, volunteers and supporters can speak to Tracey-Anne if they are worried about something, need advice or want to raise a concern.
Concerns may relate to a player’s wellbeing, behaviour within the club, communication, bullying, poor practice, online activity, inappropriate conduct or anything that does not feel right.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN
IMMEDIATE RISK
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, contact the emergency services straight away.
Call 999
CONCERN AT THE CLUB
If your concern is about something at the club, please contact our Club Welfare Officer via our contact form.
REPORT TO BASKETBALL ENGLAND
You can also report a safeguarding concern directly to Basketball England.
All concerns will be taken seriously, treated sensitively and managed in line with Basketball England’s safeguarding procedures.
WHAT MIGHT BE A CONCERN?
If something does not feel right, please speak up.
BULLYING
POOR PRACTICE
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
ONLINE / SOCIAL MEDIA CONCERNS
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
DISCRIMINATION / EXCLUSION
UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR
SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR
HOW WE HELP KEEP PLAYERS SAFE
We follow best practice and Basketball England guidance to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our club.
Named Club Welfare Officer.
Following Basketball England safeguarding guidance.
Appropriate checks, training and standards for coaches & volunteers.
Promoting positive behaviour from players, parents, coaches & supporters.
Encouraging concerns to be raised early.
Keeping safeguarding and welfare visible across the club.
A culture where players feel listened to and respected.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
CODES OF CONDUCT & EXPECTATIONS
Everyone involved in Great Yarmouth Basketball Club has a role to play in creating a safe, respectful and positive environment.
We expect players, parents, carers, coaches, volunteers, officials and spectators to support the game in the right way, with respect for teammates, opponents, officials, coaches and other families.
Poor behaviour, abuse, intimidation or disrespect towards players, coaches, volunteers, officials or spectators is not acceptable.
Full codes of conduct and club policies are available on our Policies & Documents page.
USEFUL SAFEGUARDING LINKS
NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE?
If you are worried about something connected to Great Yarmouth Basketball Club, please contact us.