Anti-Bullying
Redditch Hockey Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Every member of Redditch Hockey Club has the right to enjoy hockey free from intimidation, harassment or bullying.
Bullying can take many forms — verbal, physical, emotional or online. It damages confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing, and has no place in our club.
What Bullying Is / What Bullying Looks Like
Definition:
Bullying is behaviour that is repeated, intentional, and causes harm or distress to another person.
It may take place in person, by phone, online, or through exclusion from social groups or activities.
Examples:
- Name-calling, teasing, intimidation
- Physical aggression or threats
- Excluding someone from activities or teams
- Spreading rumours or hurtful messages
- Abusive messages via social media or group chats
Reporting & Support
Speak to a Welfare Officer, your team captain, or a coach.
Reports can also be made confidentially via the Club Portal or by contacting England Hockey’s Safeguarding Team.
- Take all concerns seriously
- Investigate promptly and fairly
- Take action to stop the behaviour
- Record the incident securely
- Welfare Officers provide a safe point of contact
- Support offered to players and families
- Referrals to further support services if needed
Bullying is a breach of the Club Code of Conduct.
Serious cases may result in suspension, removal from teams, or expulsion from the club.
Our Anti-Bullying Policy is part of our wider safeguarding framework.
It applies to players, parents, coaches, volunteers and officials alike.
For further information, please refer to England Hockey’s safeguarding guidance.
