Safeguarding

The safeguarding of all children and young people playing tennis and taking part in Club activities at Youghal Lawn Tennis Club is of paramount importance to the Club.

Youghal Lawn Tennis Club is committed to maintaining the highest safeguarding standards and in following all guidance from Sport Ireland and Tennis Ireland to ensure the safe enjoyment of tennis at the Club.

YLTC have appointed a number of Child Protection Officers. The current officers are as follows;

Caroline Connelly
David O’ Connell

Contact Details for any of the above can be obtained from the club secretary secretary.yltc@gmail.com. The Children’s Officers are available should any member have any questions or require any assistance in relation to child safeguarding in the club.

Youghal Lawn Tennis Clubs Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment has been developed following the guidance of Tennis Ireland (Safeguarding Guidance for Children and Young People in Tennis) in accordance with the requirements of the Children First Act (2015).