1. Policy Statement

PIQLBALL Events is committed to ensuring that all participants, including children and young people under the age of 18, can take part in our pickleball tournaments in a safe, positive, and respectful environment. The welfare of junior participants is paramount.

2. Scope

This policy applies to event organisers, tournament directors, volunteers, players, parents, guardians, and spectators. Our tournaments are competitive sporting events and do not provide supervision, coaching, or childcare services.

3. Parental Responsibility

All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Parents/guardians remain fully responsible for the supervision, welfare, and conduct of their child throughout the event. Event organisers do not assume supervisory responsibility for junior participants.

4. Code of Conduct

All adults must treat children with respect and dignity, avoid inappropriate language or behaviour, never be alone with a child who is not their own, and follow event rules at all times. Inappropriate behaviour may result in removal from the event.

5. Photography & Media

Photography and video may be taken for promotional purposes. Images of junior participants will only be used where parental consent has been given. Photography must be appropriate and respectful.

6. Reporting Concerns

Any safeguarding concern should be reported immediately to the Event Safeguarding Lead. Concerns will be recorded factually and appropriate action taken where necessary.

7. Safeguarding Lead

Event Safeguarding Lead:
Contact on Event Day: 

8. Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or following any safeguarding incident.