| Key Headline |
Minimum Requirement |
Goalball UK Guidance and Support |
Evidence |
| 1. Consistent Training Sessions |
Clubs to have at least 10 training sessions every calendar year at designated venue(s). |
Support with key areas of club development and club sustainability (e.g. Players, Workforce, Venue, Funding)
Downloadable document:
• Venue guidance |
See points,
7. Registers
14. Communication |
| 2. Qualified Coaches |
Clubs to have at least 1 qualified coach at every training session who has completed the GUK Club Leaders award. |
GUK can signpost to available open courses or specifically arrange closed courses.
Downloadable document:
• Coaching qualifications guidance |
Copy of certification |
| 3. DBS Check |
The following roles require a valid DBS check.
- Coaches (Volunteer or Paid)
- Welfare/ safeguarding officer
- First aiders/ medical support/ physios
|
GUK will provide 2 free DBS checks per season as part of the Club Affiliation package.
Downloadable document:
• Vetting guidance |
DBS signed off by GUK Safeguarding officer. |
| 4. Safeguarding |
Clubs to have at least 1 member at every training session who has completed a recognised Safeguarding course (within the last 3 years).
Clubs must also have their own Safeguarding Policy and a designated Welfare Officer |
GUK can signpost members to suitable courses to attend.
Access to an independent care line to report concerns and receive advice.
Downloadable documents:
• Safeguarding – A Guide for Clubs
• Welfare Officer role outline |
Copy of certification.
Contact details for Welfare Officer. |
| 5. First Aid |
Clubs to have at least 1 designated first aider at every training session who has completed a recognised First Aid course (within the last 3 years). |
GUK can signpost members to suitable courses to attend. |
Copy of certification |
| 6. Risk Assessment |
Clubs to have a risk assessment that is both venue and activity specific.
Clubs must also include COVID-19 on this document or have a specific COVID-19 risk assessment. |
Downloadable documents:
• Risk assessment guidance
• Risk assessment template |
Copy of completed club risk assessment. |
| 7. Registers |
Clubs to take registers at every training session. |
GUK can provide guidance on safe storage (GDPR).
Downloadable documents:
• Session register template
• Season register template |
Participation numbers to be shared with GUK (if/when requested). |
| 8. Membership |
Clubs must have their own club membership forms.
All club members must also be members of GUK. Note: This is following 4 club training sessions or prior to attending their first tournament (whichever comes first). |
GUK can provide guidance on safe storage (GDPR).
Downloadable documents:
• Club Membership guidance |
Membership data to be shared with GUK (if/when requested). |
| 9. Club Constitution |
Clubs to have a club constitution and a committee consisting of at least a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer that meets at least 3 times every season in addition to an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Minutes must be taken (to document what was discussed and record any action points). |
GUK can provide staff support (if requested) for committee meetings, AGM’s and EGM’s.
Downloadable documents:
- Constitution Template (on request)
- Minutes Template
- Chair Role Outline
- Secretary Role Outline
- Treasurer Role Outline
- Volunteer Co-ordinator Role Outline
|
Copy of signed club constitution.
Minutes from meetings to be shared with GUK (if/when requested). |
| 10. Club Bank Account |
Clubs to have their own club bank account – this cannot be a personal account – with a minimum of 3 signatories. |
GUK can provide guidance as necessary. |
GUK will receive payments by cheque or BACS from a club account (not cash or BACS from a personal account). |
| 11. Code of Conduct |
Clubs to have their own code of conduct. Note: This must refer to both photography and social media. |
Downloadable document:
• Code of conduct guidance |
Copy of signed club code of conduct. |
| 12. Club Engagement |
Clubs to participate in GUK club engagement activities (outside of tournaments) e.g. AGM, annual conference, regional forums, CPD sessions, surveys, etc. |
GUK staff will be available to speak with club members at virtual and face to face events throughout the season. |
Clubs will attend events and promote before/during/after on social media. |
| 13. Social Media |
Clubs to be active on at least 1 social media platform e.g. Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. |
GUK can provide guidance on setting up accounts and share examples of good practice.
Downloadable document:
• Social Media guidance |
Clubs will frequently interact with GUK and other appropriate organisations and individuals via social media. |
| 14. Communications |
Clubs to immediately inform GUK of any changes to their contact details or training sessions and have a specific club email address. |
GUK can provide guidance as necessary. |
Clubs will provide swift and appropriate responses to all enquiries and requests. |
| 15. Partnerships |
Clubs to build and maintain good links to local partnership organisations. This will then help support the:
• Recruitment of potential players (e.g. via Local Societies, RNIB Connect groups, ECLO’s and QTVI’s, etc.).
• Recruitment of potential workforce (e.g. via schools/colleges/universities, local businesses and volunteering organisations, etc.).
• Sourcing of possible venues (e.g. via Local Authority Sports Development teams – education and community facilities).
• Sourcing of possible funding pots (e.g. via Active Partnerships, Community Foundations and local businesses, etc.). |
GUK can signpost to possible partnership organisations and share examples of good practice. |
Clubs will share examples of partnership work with GUK via direct communication, social media posts, committee meeting minutes, etc. |
