About Us

Safeguarding & Fair Play

Wallingford Netball Club is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all players can enjoy our sport. Safeguarding and fair play are central to everything we do, particularly for our Under 18 players.

Club Safeguarding Officer

Our Club Safeguarding Officer is Gail Cowen; she is a Wallingford Netball under 15’s parent and has played netball herself for many years. She can be contacted via: 

wncsafeguarding@outlook.com or phoned on 07811 175490

For Parents and Carers

We understand how important it is to know that your child is in a safe, supportive environment. We are committed to following England Netball safeguarding policies and promoting respect, inclusion and fair play. If you ever have a concern about your child’s welfare, behaviour on or off court, or anything that doesn’t feel quite right, please contact our Club Safeguarding Officer. If you would prefer to speak to someone outside the club you can also raise concerns directly with England Netball: 

besafe@englandnetball.co.uk or 01509277911

NSPCC are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0800 800 50000

For Players

Netball should always be fun, safe and respectful. If anything happens that makes you feel uncomfortable or worried — on or off the court — you can talk to your coach, the Club Safeguarding Officer, or ask a parent or carer to help you speak to England Netball. Your voice matters, and it’s always okay to speak up.

Wallingford Netball Club Safeguarding Policy

Wallingford Netball Club has its own Safeguarding Policy, which outlines how we protect young people, promote positive behaviour and respond to concerns. This policy works alongside England Netball’s safeguarding policies and procedures, which all affiliated clubs are required to follow. These include guidance on safeguarding children and young people, reporting concerns and promoting respect and fair play across the sport. 

Our Club Safeguarding policy is visible at the bottom of this page. We strongly encourage players, parents and carers to take time to read it.

England Netball safeguarding policies can be found at Safeguarding | England Netball

Wallingford Netball Club has a Silver CAPS rating. This covers the areas of safeguarding and protecting children, quality coaching and officiating, equal opportunities and good management and indicates that we are a well run club which is active and accessible. Silver award clubs have also demonstrated a further commitment to ensuring a club environment which provides a higher quality of coaching, leadership and volunteer opportunities for young people.