Health & safety
At Lasswade Gymnastics Club, the health, safety and wellbeing of our gymnasts, coaches, volunteers and wider club community is a priority.
Gymnastics is a sport that involves inherent risks, and we are committed to taking appropriate and proportionate steps to manage these risks and provide a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone involved in our activities.
As an affiliated club of Scottish Gymnastics, we follow the Scottish Gymnastics Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy and relevant guidance, alongside our own club procedures and risk assessments
Scottish Gymnastics Policies
As an affiliated club of Scottish Gymnastics, Lasswade Gymnastics Club adopts and follows the relevant Scottish Gymnastics policies and guidance relating to health, safety and wellbeing.
These policies provide the framework for safe participation and cover areas including health and wellbeing, injury and illness, training and other aspects of gymnastics participation.
Accidents, Injuries & First Aid
Our coaches follow club procedures when responding to accidents and injuries. Appropriate first aid provision is available during club activities, and accidents and injuries are recorded in accordance with our procedures.
Where further medical attention is required, parents/carers will be informed and appropriate action will be taken.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, gymnasts, coaches and visitors should follow the instructions of club and venue staff and use the designated emergency procedures and evacuation routes.
Have a Health & Safety Concern?
If you notice something that you believe could affect the health or safety of anyone involved in the club, please raise it with a member of the club team. Raising concerns early helps us identify risks and take appropriate action.