Grievance and Disciplinary Policy
Complaints and Disputes
- All concerns, allegations or reports of malpractice or abuse relating to the welfare of vulnerable adults will be recorded and responded to swiftly and appropriately in accordance with Stockton Striders AC and England Athletics safeguarding policy and procedures. The Welfare Officer(s) shall be the lead officer for all members in the event of any safeguarding concerns.
- Any complaints of misconduct regarding the behaviour of members or officers shall be dealt with in accordance with the discipline and appeals management processes as defined by ‘England Athletics Club Guide - Managing Club Disputes and Complaints’.
- Any appeals must be received by the Club Secretary within seven days of receiving the written outcome of the investigation, and if appropriate the appeals process will be followed.
- Any complaints of serious misconduct (including, without limitation, theft, doping, violations, fraud, physical violence, safeguarding policy breaches, serious breach of applicable health and safety, gambling and/or ticketing regulations or any act or omission of the member or officer which in the opinion of England Athletics, acting reasonably, brings or is likely to bring the sport of athletics into disrepute) regarding the behaviour of members or officers shall be reported and dealt with by England Athletics in accordance with its Disciplinary Procedures.
- If a dispute arises between any members or officers of the club about the validity or propriety of anything done by any member or officer under these rules and the dispute cannot be resolved by agreement, the parties to the dispute must first try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation before resorting to litigation.
Safeguarding
Stockton Striders AC follows the England Athletics safeguarding policy and procedures.
You can also read our club rules and policies, including our code of conduct, inclusion policy and incident guidelines.