Whilst children and young people are participating in golf activities in our care, Hertfordshire Golf has a responsibility to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Hertfordshire Golf recognises the policies of the national governing bodies, as set out in the ‘Guidelines For Safeguarding Children in Golf’ The policy and supporting procedures set out a framework to fulfil our committment to good practice and the protection of children in our care.

Safeguarding Junior Players Policy & Procedures and all the appendices can be accessed below

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures – Issue 3

Full Details on Safeguarding Page

Hertfordshire Golf ‘Junior Playing Pathway’

Hertfordshire Junior Golf Programme

Please Open Link, If Required, Download, Sign And Return to admin@hertfordshiregolf.org

2024 Hertfordshire Golf Player Code of Coduct

As parents you are expected to:

• Positively reinforce your child and show an interest in their chosen activity
• Do not place your child under pressure or push them in to activities they do not want to do
• Be realistic and supportive
• Promote your child’s participation in playing sport for fun
• Complete and return the Player Profile Form and Consents pertaining to your child’s participation in activities at Hertfordshire Golf
• Report and update Hertfordshire Golf with any changes relevant to your child’s health and wellbeing
• Deliver and collect your child punctually before and after coaching sessions/competitions
• Ensure your child has clothing and kit appropriate to the weather conditions
• Ensure you child has appropriate equipment, plus adequate food and drink
• Ensure that you child understands the rules of Golf
• Teach your child that they can only do their best
• Ensure that your child understands their Code of Conduct
• Behave responsibly at Hertfordshire Golf and on the golf course; do not embarrass your child
• Show appreciation and support the coaches, volunteers and staff at Hertfordshire Golf
• Accept the decision and judgement of the officials during events and competition

As a parents/carer you have the right to:

• Be assured that your child is safeguarded during their participation in the sport
• Be informed of problems or concerns relating to your child
• Be informed if your child is injured
• Have consent sought for issues such as trips and photography
• Contribute to the decisions of the county
• Have any concerns about any aspect of your child’s welfare listened to and responded to

Any breaches of this code of conduct will be dealt with immediately by Hertfordshire Golf. Persistent concerns or breaches may result in you being asked not to attend games if your attendance is considered detrimental to the welfare of young participants. 

The ultimate action should a parent/carer continue to breach the code of conduct may require Hertfordshire Golf regrettably asking your child to leave the session, event or county team.

Complete guidance and submit Parental Consent Form here

Parental Spectator Guidance and Advice

Junior Open Rules & Regulations

Boys Order of Merit Terms 2025

Order of Merit Terms 2023