SAFEGUARD
Safeguarding in Sport
We start our journey to introduce safeguarding into the sport of Weightlifting across South Africa and beyond. If we all work together we can make weightlifting and all sport safer for everyone.
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SAWF Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs)
Introducing our two new DSOs
It is a great pleasure to introduce to you the SAWF’s two new DSOs: Carol Anthony and Clive Vandepeer. Carol and Clive will be responsible for working with our provincial associations to implement and manage the safeguarding requirements intended to ensure our athletes and members are afforded safe spaces in which to train, work and compete. One of their first tasks will be to assist and ensure coaches are compliant with the requirements set out in the coaches’ policy.
Although Clive and Carol will primarily be working in conjunction with provincial safeguarding officers, they are also available to be contacted directly:
General enquiries: safeguarding@saweightlifting.co.za
Clive Vandepeer: DSO_M@saweightlifting.co.za
Carol Anthony: DSO_F@saweightlifting.co.za
Below is a short message from each
Hi, my name is Clive Vandepeer
My journey started in weightlifting at the age of 13. I moved on to compete at National Level for Schoolboys, British under 23 and Seniors and later lifted for my country in Team GB.
After the age of 35 I continued training and competed in the World Masters. I also have coached numerous lifters during my career.
I am currently a National TO for the Federation and look forward to assisting the SAWF membership in my role as DSO.
Hi, my name is Carol Anthony
Having coached and worked with female and young athletes and as the parent of a special needs child, I have always been mindful of them having a ‘safe person’ to turn to if they are ever feeling threatened or uncomfortable in certain situations. As a qualified teacher, I relate to young people and am always mindful of the challenges they may face in the society we find ourselves in. Safeguarding is not to be taken lightly and I want to be a part of the process of ensuring that vulnerable populations are protected to the best of our ability.
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1 in 4 children are abused!
Mostly by someone they trust!
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Courtesy of https://stop-ce.org/tackling-cse-in-sports/
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Do you Know….
THE SAFEGUARDING GENERAL
CODE OF CONDUCT?
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Do you Know….
THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LIFTERS?
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Do you Know….
THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS, TECHNICAL OFFICIALS & MEDICAL STAFF?
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Our Partner in Education and Reporting
The Jasriel Foundation: Athletes Against Child Abuse (AACA) is a first in South Africa! A victim-centric organisation run by survivors for survivors!