Policy Statement

Version 1.0

Approved by committee September 2026

Next review as needed

Introduction

Bowmen of Darenteford operate under Archery GB (trading name of the Grand National Archery Society) and agrees to adopt their policies.

Archery GB Policies can be found on their website:

• Disciplinary policies and appeal procedures
• Safeguarding policies and guides
• Equality diversity and inclusivity

This policy statement shows how Bowmen of Darenteford intends to follow Archery GB's Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and Guidance in line with their Lower Level Concerns Policy at a club level. In the event of uncertainty Bowmen of Darenteford will refer to Archery GB's Policies, Guidance and Procedures and if required seek advice from Archery GB.

Statement

As a club running under Archery GB the Bowmen of Darenteford agree to adopt all of Archery GB's Policies, Guidance and Procedures. If there is any conflict with Bowmen of Darenteford Policies, Guidance or Procedures then Archery GB's Policies, Guidance and Procedures take precedence.

If there are any questions or issues that are not covered in Bowmen of Darenteford or Archery GB documentation then Bowmen of Darenteford will contact Archery GB directly for further information and guidance.

Policies, Guidance & Procedures

The Policies, Guidance and Procedures that Bowmen of Darenteford works within and under include but may not be limited to:

• Rules of Shooting
• Anti Bullying Policy
• Away Trips and Hosting
• Code of Conduct
• Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
• Guidelines for the Role of Chaperone
• Interim Safeguarding and Disciplinary Policy
• Lower Level Concern Policy
• Managing challenging Behaviour
• Online and Social Media Policy
• Photographine Filming Children Young People in Sport
• Protecting Children from Grooming
• Safe Recruitment and Selection Procedures
• Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures
• Safeguarding and Protecting Cildren and Young People Good Practice Guidance
• Safeguarding and Protecting Cildren and Young Policy
• Safeguarding and Protecting Cildren and Young Reporting Procedures
• Text and Email Messaging
• What is Abuse?
• Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
• Equality and Diversity Policy
• Guidance for the Participation of Transgender Archers Policy
• Participation of Transgender Archers Policy

All of Archery GB's Policies, Guidance and Procedures can be found on their website.

Any club member with questions or concerns should contact a committee member.