National Provision for Golf Robert Pennington

National provision for Golf

The national governing body, is the English Golf Union They have developed a number of initiatives to support young golfers to become elite players. They are:  A network of ‘County Golf Partnerships’ (CGPs) within the County Sports Partnerships.  A coaching strategy, where the best coaches are drafted in to the CGP’s to coach young golfers.  Increase the number of qualified coaches working with young players within their own clubs and improve the quality through coach education.  Create a National Volunteer Manager position to use volunteers throughout the nation, and enable them to work closely with professionals. See appendix 1a REFERENCE EGU WEBSITE

School pathway

Teachers run after School clubs and teams for local schools competition, for example at The Cornwallis academy we enter the Maidstone district and the Kent schools as a team. Players of note are selected for county training and competitions. The English schools golf association, founded in 1972 are instrumental in the school pathway. They are responsible for schools competitions throughout the country, local, county, national and international. Paul Cannons is the junior team manager in Kent. Most work on a voluntary basis. [see appendix 1b]. They are run by an executive and supported by County associations. They are sponsored by the NASUWT [see appendix 2]. They have been responsible for producing a number of elite players, with support from the EGU. [see appendix 3].

REFERENCE ESGA WEBSITE

Club pathway

After taster sessions you join a club. The better players reduce their handicap by playing in club and league competitions. For example an ex pupil at The Cornwallis academy, Jack Clarke joined Bearsted golf club, played in the Kent league for Bearsted and entered various Junior Opens across the region. He was then invited to attend a Kent Golf Partnership Talent Day and selected for the county elite coaching Programme. He is now an assistant pro at Bearsted working his way towards full PGA professional status. However he could have continued by representing the county. From there he could be spotted by national selectors and represent his country. The national junior squads [u16, u18, u21] have regular training sessions through the winter at the English Golf Union's headquarters at Woodhall. The most successful players will play other countries and enter the World Boys’ Championship June 18th - 21st 2009. After that they can turn professional and play in mini tours / challenge tours where they can gain a European tour card. The PGA are responsible for the interest of players who achieve professional status. Alternatively some players choose to take advantage of a US college golf scholarship. An example is Alex Swaisbury from Maidstone who chose this option.

Female provision The route is the same for girls. However, less girls play, therefore girls are selected for county coaching with a higher handicap. In Kent, there is no female junior league because of lack of numbers. However they are able to play in the boys league, a few do so. The English women’s golf association look after the interests of girls golf. They hold national championships for girls under 13 and 15. The senior girls teams are selected to represent England in events. England training is given priority and over 100 players are involved in the world class programme which is funded by a grant from Sport England. The English girls Championships were held at Kings Norton this year. The English women’s golf association is also responsible for several other handicap events and also provide and fund a programme for girls between 7and 17. It is a five level progressive learning system, catering for the full spectrum of skill development. The LPGA are responsible for women who achieve professional status. See Appendix 6.

REFERENCE The English women’s golf association

Coaching Coaching is controlled through the PGA. To become a professional coach is extremely demanding. There are five levels that can be achieved from level 1, where coaches can assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision to Level 5 – where coaches can generate, direct and manage the implementation of cutting edge coaching solutions and programme’s. [see aapendix 4]

REFERENCE PGA WEBSITE

The assistant professional at tudor park is undertaking his qualifications at Birmingham University. [see appendix 5 for entry qualifications]

Disability The Kent Golf Partnership ran a 'Feel Inspired' project. £1000 was made available to 4 clubs in East Kent who all ran sessions specifically for mentally or physically disabled people. A coach from each centre attended a Disability Coaching workshop and a Mencap Sports Day. The most talented golfers were put in contact with the relevant disabled associations and offered further development. The EBGA [English blind golf association] provide visually handicapped people golfing lessons from professional golfers. In addition each year the organisation invites all members to attend a training weekend, supported by PGA professionals. Last year it was held at Woodlands Manor Golf Club, at Otford Kent.

Reference www.blindgolf.co.uk

The handigolf foundation promotes golf for people who are often in wheelchairs by providing them with hire of electric buggies where they can play all shots from. They give access to full-size golf courses that allow buggies on to tees, fairways and greens.

Example of disabled golf technology available

The disabled British open was held at old thorns golf club, August 2009, it was open to amputees, special needs, blind and wheel chair users.

Reference www.handigolf.net

Other agencies

The Middlesex county golf partnership are a consortium of 11 counties, including Kent. Their initiative is to concentrate on the individual golfer and provide an individual pathway for any developing golfer within the 11 counties. The British golf industry Association, they raise money for the golf foundation, £18,000 in 2007, Crown golf, Europe’s largest golf course operator also raised £14,000. and The pro-am tours raised £18,500 in 2009. Children in Golf (CIG) protect children in golf by setting up a vetting and barring scheme. See appendix 8. Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme – TASS, this scheme makes funding available for elite junior golfers.

Conclusion Provision for golf is excellent in England, it is well funded and coaching and talent identification is provided at all levels for all genders and disabilities. There are competitions at all levels through to world Championships.

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Bibliography www.englishgolfunion.org www.LPGA.com www.wgftgb.com www.PGAtour.com www.handigolf.net www.blindgolf.co.uk www.englishladiesgolf.org www.middlesexgolfpartnership.co.uk ENGLISH SCHOOLS GOLF ASSOCIATION Gary Bason, PGA Professional Kent Golf Development Co-ordinator

APPENDIX 1a

Volunteers have a vital role to play in sport in this country, the contribution made by volunteers to sport each year is estimated to be worth around £1.5 billion. Central Government has now recognised the need to help sport develop its volunteers from grass roots to national level. The England Golf Partnership has also identified that the work done by golf volunteers within our game means that the sport would not exist in its present format without the hard work that the estimated 40,000 volunteers do each year. That is why a volunteer strategy has been developed, to recognise and support these people and to help us recruit more. This will ensure that the sport continues to grow.

APPENDIX 1b Fixtures Date Venue Competition 28th May 2010 Ingon Manor G&CC Warwickshire Midlands Schoools Championships 1st June 2010 Eaton Golf Club Norfolk SE England Schls Championship 2nd June 2010 Tewkesbury Park GC Gloucs SW England Schls Championhip 2nd June 2010 Maidenhead GC Berks S England Schls Championship 4th June 2010 Whitley Bay GC Northberlnd North England Schls Championship 21st June 2010 John OGaunt GC Beds National Championship 7th July 2010 Came Down GC Dorset National Schls Team Championship 19th July 2010 Delamere Forrest GC Cheshire National U16s Championships 13th Sept 2010 Fairhaven GC Lancs International England v Scotland 13th Nov 2010 NASUWT Headquarters, Rednal AGM

APPENDIX 2 Executive Position Name Telephone No. Email Chairman Terry Haggerty 01529306240 p.haggerty@penny-far Hon Secretary Margo Horsburgh 01359221281 dandmhorsburgh@talkt President David Horsburgh 01359221281 dandmhorsburgh@talkt

ENGLISH SCHOOLS’ MEMBER COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS 2009

AVON DORSET Eric Millard Rob Woolner 35 Gathorne Crescent 7 Parkview Court, 4 Beechwood Avenue Yate Boscombe Manor Bristol, BS37 5EN Bournemouth, BH5 1LX Tel No: 01454 853553 Tel No: 01202 395103 Mobile 07841705462 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

BEDFORDSHIRE DURHAM & CLEVELAND Paul Johnson Ron Snell 8 Thomas Street 20 Dykenook Close, Whickham Heath & Reach Newcastle upon Tyne Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AN NE16 5TD Tel No: 01525 237529 Tel No: 01914 883538 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

BERKSHIRE ESSEX John Quinby Mrs June Morgan 4 Barn Close Wodi Maidenhead Albert Road SL6 7HD Bulphan Tel No: 01628 629514 Essex, RM14 3SB Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01375 891769 Email: [email protected] BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Ted Weston GLOUCESTERSHIRE “Woodfield” Neil Jones Chesham Road Hartpury College, Hartpury House Bellingdon Hartpury Chesham, HP5 2XL Glos, GL19 3BE Tel No: 01494 783260 Tel No: 01452 700283 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CAMBRIDGESHIRE HAMPSHIRE No Schools’ Association Frank Hayward 162 Dale Valley Road CHESHIRE Allan Boswell Southampton 36 Chedlee Drive SO16 6QW Cheadle Hume Tel No: 02380 781152 Stockport, SK8 6SB Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01614 869838 HEREFORDSHIRE Email: [email protected] No Schools’ Association CORNWALL HERTFORDSHIRE No Schools’ Association Bob Bage CUMBRIA 36 Biggleswade Road Neil Tippins Potton, SG19 2LX 44 Park Drive Tel No: 01767 260453 Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01229 828136 KENT Email: [email protected] Richard Young 1 Nunnery Fields DEVON No Schools’ Association Canterbury Kent, CT1 3JN DERBYSHIRE John Barker Tel No: 01227 769584 243 Lockoford Lane Email: [email protected] Tapton LANCASHIRE Chesterfield, S41 0TG Jan Kenwright Tel No: 01246 205200 37 Shetland Close Cinnamon Brow Email: [email protected] Warrington, WA2 0UW Tel No: 01925 490938 Email: [email protected]

LEICESTERSHIRE SOMERSET Steve Jelly Stuart Wells 10 Kite Close c/o Millfield School Broughton Astley Street Leicester, LE9 6RY Somerset, BA16 0YD Tel No: 01455 282848 Tel No: 01458 442291 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LINCOLNSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE Graham Taylor Roger Waite 3 Main Road Bloxwich Linwood Walsall, WS3 2JT Lincolnshire, LN8 3QG Tel No: 01922 477100 Tel No: 01673 843924 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SUFFOLK Brian Perks MIDDLESEX Fred Hall 140 Westerfield Road 15 Winifred Road Ipswich Hampton Hill, TW12 1AL IP4 3AF Tel No: 0208 979 8516 Tel No: 01473 211334 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

NORFOLK SURREY Mrs Margo Horsburgh Gerry Murphy 5 Bishops Croft 1 Lime Meadow Avenue Barningham Sanderstead Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1BZ Croydon, CR2 9AS Tel No: 01359 221281 Tel No: 0208 651 2510 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SUSSEX Richard Lobb John Court 15 Manor Road 16 Woodcroft Drive Pitsford Eastbourne Northampton, NN6 9AR East Sussex, BN21 2XP Tel No: 01604 881367 Tel No: 01323 507507 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] WARWICKSHIRE NORTHUMBERLAND Neil Hamilton John Simpson 35 Castle View 86 Welwyndale Road Ovingham Sutton Coldfield Northumberland, NE42 6AU West Midlands, B72 1AL Tel No: 01661 836145 Tel No: 0121 373 2957 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] WILTSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Terry Walker No Schools’ Association 49 Belfry Way WORCESTERSHIRE Edwalton Brian Peplow Nottingham, NG12 4FA ‘Links View’, Barnetts Lane Tel No: 0115 8460569 Kidderminster, DY10 3HR

Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01562 510476

OXFORDSHIRE Email: [email protected] Graham Horner YORKSHIRE 41 Grove Road Neil Hardman Sonning Common Edelweiss Reading, RG4 9RM Hawthorn Lane Tel No: 0118 9721462 Pickering, YO18 7HR Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01751 473035 SHROPSHIRE Email: [email protected] Tom Sunley Wellfield Cottage Lawley Village Telford, TF4 2PL Tel No: 01952 505865

Email: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTS EXECUTIVE MEMBERS President: David Horsburgh Dave Rickaby 5 Bishops Croft 10 Halls Court Barningham, Bury St Edmunds Dunston Suffolk, IP31 1BZ Lincoln, LN4 2HJ Tel No: 01359 221281 Tel No: 01526 322252 Email: [email protected]

Chairman: Terry Haggerty Mrs June Jeffreys Penny Farthing, Northbeck ‘Two Hoots’ Scredington 70 The Highway, Hawarden Sleaford, NG34 0AD Flintshire, CH5 3DH Tel No: 01529 306240 Tel No: 01244 532281 Email: [email protected] Ann & Roy Whitehead Secretary: Margo Horsburgh 26 Litchfield Avenue See Norfolk Mansfield, NG18 4SY Tel No: 01623 627007 Treasurer: Brian Perks See Suffolk Peter Hardy

5 Maxwell Close Asst Secretary: Paul Johnson Woodley See Bedfordshire Reading, RG5 4LS Tel No: 0118 9618384 David Rickaby – See Vice Presidents Eddie Monaghan David Morgan 2 Eastbank Gardens, Off New Church Road 9 Byron Road Bolton, BL51 5QP Stratford on Avon Tel No: 01204 840803 Warwicks, CV37 7JP Email: [email protected] Tel No: 01789 204172 Email: [email protected] HON LIFE MEMBERS Ron Cockitt Eddie Monaghan – See Vice Presidents 245 Canford Lane Westbury on Trym, Bristol Brian Perks – See Suffolk BS9 3PD

Tel No: 01179 502800 Boys’ Team Manager: Jason Rhodes Ron Snell – See Durham & Cleveland 3 Armstrong Drive Willington, Co Durham, DL15 0GB Eileen Sessions Tel No: 01388 747160 291 Tixall Road Email: [email protected] Stafford, Staffs, ST16 5XS

Tel No: 01785 242089

Girls’ Team Manager: Karen Nicholls 9 Leigh Furlong Road EXTERNAL DELEGATES Street EGU: Graham Webb Somerset BA16 0LF Little Frome, Forest Drive Tel No: 01458 443058 Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire Email: [email protected] LE9 2EA Tel No: 0116 2393894 Email: [email protected]

Golf Foundation: Mike Round The Spinning Wheel High street Hoddesdon, EN11 8BB Tel No: 01992 449830 Email: [email protected]

EWGA: Sally Goulds 16 Lime Tree Way, Wellington Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3PJ Tel No: 01952 256459 Email: [email protected]

APPENDIX 3 E.S.G.A. PAST UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

YEAR CHAMPION COURSE 1992 Carl DUKE (Hertfordshire) Bolton Old Links GC 1993 John WELLS (Yorkshire) Stoke Rochford GC 1994 Kenneth FERRIE (Northumberland) Ellesborough GC 1995 Tony HILTON (Sussex) Bolton Old Links GC 1996 Nick DOUGHERTY (Lancashire) Wolstanton GC 1997 Nick DOUGHERTY (Lancashire) Chesterfield GC 1998 Craig STEVENSON (Warwickshire) Chevin GC 1999 Tim DAINTY (Suffolk) Telford GC 2000 Tim DAINTY (Suffolk) Wolstanton GC 2001 Paul OAKLEY (Durham & Cleveland) Blankney GC 2002 Ben EVANS (Somerset) Walsall GC 2003 Tony MITCHELL (Hertfordshire) Maxstoke Park GC 2004 Matt CALLANAN (Bedfordshire) Walsall GC 2005 Matt KIPPEN (Somerset) Leighton Buzzard GC 2006 Hugo DOBSON (Suffolk) Chevin GC 2007 Jamie CARNEY (Warwickshire) Thetford GC 2008 Will CHAMBERS (Hertfordshire) Tankersley Park GC 2009 Robert BURLISON (Staffordshire) Northamptonshire County GC

GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP

1992 Laura WIXON (Somerset) Bolton Old Links GC 1993 Gillian NUTTER (Lancashire) Stoke Rochford GC 1994 Caroline SCOTT (Bedfordshire) Ellesborough GC 1995 Lisa WALTERS (Derbyshire) Bolton Old Links GC 1996 Gemma PRITCHARD (Somerset) Wolstanton GC 1997 Rachel BELL (Yorkshire) Wolstanton GC 1998 Claire HARRISON (Derbyshire) Chevin GC 1999 Sophie WALKER (Lincolnshire) Telford GC 2000 Natalie HAYWOOD (Yorkshire) Wolstanton GC 2001 Rosanne YOUNGMAN (Northamptonshire) Blankney GC 2002 Emma PARR (Northamptonshire) Walsall GC 2003 Hannah COLES (Warwickshire) Maxstoke Park GC 2004 Hannah BARWOOD (Avon) Walsall GC 2005 Laura-Jane MABLEY (Hampshire) Leighton Buzzard GC 2006 Raphaela DYER (Hampshire) Chevin GC 2007 Elizabeth MALLETT (Warwickshire) Thetford GC 2008 Rebecca HEELES (Norfolk) Tankersley Park GC 2009 Amber RATCLIFFE (Norfolk) Northamptonshire County GC

APPENDIX 4

The PGA, on behalf of the sport of golf, leads on the development of coach education and training. A full review of the existing coach education structure in line with UKCC guidance has lead to the establishment of a new, coach-centred education system that meets the needs of coaches and, ultimately, players. The finished pathway (which is still somewhat under development) is likely to include qualifications based on the following descriptors:

What the qualified coach will be able to do:

 Level 1 - Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision  Level 2 - Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session(s)  Level 3 - Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes  Level 4 - Design, implement and evaluate the process and outcome of long-term/specialist coaching programmes  Level 5 - Generate, direct and manage the implementation of cutting edge coaching solutions and programmes

For example, a new Level 1 Coach will be able to work with a more senior coach (i.e. Level 2 and above), to assist in the delivery of coaching programmes within a club. For example, this could be a series of junior sessions in which a senior coach needs assistance due to large numbers in a group.

The new coaching qualification courses at Levels 1 to 3 have now achieved UKCC Endorsement with the Level 1 and 2 qualifications officially launched from January 2008. Achievement of this endorsement denotes a high quality qualification and demonstrates that the new golf coaching qualifications meet the standards for coach education set nationally through the UKCC. The new qualifications, awarded by the Association of Sports Qualifications (an independent, QCA approved awarding body), are accessible to both existing PGA members and also others within the golfing community who demonstrate potential coaching abilities (for example teachers, club volunteers etc.). Feedback from both volunteers and assistant professionals on courses run to date has been very positive.

It should be noted that the PGA are committed to working in partnership with the governing bodies of golf in the UK to further the growth and development of the game. In line with requirements from the Association of Sports Qualifications (awarding body), the PGA has developed a delivery plan for the new qualifications that identifies the numbers of coaches required to meet the growing needs of golf development within each Home Nation. The PGA is establishing development plans for the roll out of each qualification in conjunction with the respective Home Nations Governing Bodies of Golf. These plans clearly highlight how the delivery of each qualification contributes to the development of the sport of golf in terms of coaching.

The PGA has adopted a planned approach to the delivery of the new coaching qualifications to ensure that coaches trained through the system are actively contributing to the development of golf within the UK. The education and training of these individuals, as identified by the Home Nations Golf Unions and the golf industry is a priority for the PGA in their contribution to the long-term growth and development of the game.

For further details and booking information, please email [email protected]

APPENDIX 5

Foundation Degree

This page will provide the necessary information to be able to assess whether or not you wish to apply to participate in the Foundation Degree Programme. The programme has been developed with the University of Birmingham and has evolved to meet the needs of PGA professionals in an ever-changing golf industry.

The programme is based around various modules. It mixes theory and practice and is assessed by assignments and examinations. Assistants work for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a golf environment, employed by a recognised PGA professional, and study via distance learning. In each of the three years of study and in addition to the assignments and exams, Assistants attend a one-week residential course at the National Training Academy at The Belfry.

Coaching Key Subject Areas

1. Equipment Technology 2. Sports Science 3. Business Management 4. Career and Personal Development 5. Rules and Tournament Organisation

Graduation from the course after three years can lead to a variety of employment opportunities - anywhere in the world. Currently members of the PGA are employed in over 57 countries and the number is growing as golf expands in more developing countries.

Entry Criteria

From September 2009, the following criteria must be met if you would like to apply for the PGA Foundation Degree:

 Age 18 by 30th September of the year you intend starting  Have an email address and with internet access  Be maintaining a handicap of 4 or better (6 for ladies)  Have four GCSE passes at Grades A to C including Maths and English Language

English equivalents accepted are:

 Adult Numeracy Level 2 will count for Maths, and Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number.  Adult Literacy Level 2 and Communication Key Skills Level 2. In addition to this you will be required to take a written assessment in English at the ARP in the summer. Candidates who complete this successfully will be accepted onto the Foundation Degree.  Level 3 in Communication and/or Literacy will be accepted without having to take The PGA written assessment.  Passes at "A" level (grades A-D) or higher will naturally be accepted.

APPENDIX 8 Vetting and Barring Scheme Update – England and Wales

Important Note: All of the golfing bodies that make up the Children in Golf (CIG) Strategy Group endorse the safeguarding principles contained in the ‘Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf’. However, due to different guidelines and legislation in Ireland, Irish Golf has its own ‘Code of Ethics for Golf for Young People’ which has information and appendices appropriate for use in the whole of Ireland. You can find out more about safe recruitment procedures in Ireland at www.juniorgolfireland.com

The Vetting and Barring Scheme in England and Wales is being introduced under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and replaces existing barring lists with a single independent system. The legislation led to the creation of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) which is responsible for making barring decisions. While the scheme will assist organisations in making safer recruitment decisions, it will not remove the need for clubs and counties, and other employers to undertake criminal records checks. The ISA decision making process will only consider information relating to the potential risk an individual poses to children and/or vulnerable adults, whereas criminal records checks may contain details of offences that may not lead to a bar, but may be pertinent to a specific role.

There are new legal requirements which relate to employing barred people and the duty to refer information. This will include requirements on employers of both paid staff and volunteers. Staff engaged in ‘regulated activity’ will need to become members of the scheme which is being phased in (over five years) in order to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

As you may be aware, there has recently been a great deal of media attention on the Vetting and Barring Scheme, and on 14th September the Children’s Secretary Ed Balls announced that it is important to define correctly certain aspects of ‘regulated activity’, specifically the definitions of ‘frequent’ or ‘intensive contact’ with children. Sir Roger Singleton, Chair of the ISA has been asked to undertake a review of this component of the Scheme and to report back by December 2009.

This legislation will place new requirements on golf, and indeed the sports sector as a whole. Government guidance specific for the sports sector is being developed to help explain how the scheme will work. We are awaiting timescales of when the guidance will be available, however taking into account the time scales of the review outlined above, we do not anticipate that this will be available until early in 2010.

The governing bodies and professional organisations of ‘Children in Golf’ (CIG) are committed to their safeguarding responsibilities, and will provide counties and clubs with a systematic approach to the requirements of the legislation. CIG will provide guidance notes and FAQ’s following the publication of the government guidance for sport. We will continue to provide regular updates on this website, and monthly updates will also be available on the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport (CPSU) website www.thecpsu.org.uk. You can also sign up to receive the CPSU quarterly newsletter ‘Relay’ on the site.

What should you do now?

Much of the Act does not affect children’s golf until July 2010, and employers of staff and volunteers in golf should:

 Continue to follow the CIG guidance and framework for safe recruitment which includes undertaking criminal records checks (see Section 4 of the Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf for recruitment advice -link to relevant section of CIG website). You can contact your NGB Lead Child Protection Officer for guidance on how to manage this and the CRB process.

From October 12th 2009 employers of staff and volunteers have a mandatory duty to refer names of people presenting relevant concerns to the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Hence where disciplinary action is taken against an individual due to safeguarding concerns, it is not acceptable to simply ask that individual to leave your organisation. You should:

 Follow CIG guidance on reporting concerns. This includes referring the concern to your NGB Lead Child Protection Officer. The CIG Case Management Group will provide support and advice in referring relevant and significant concerns to the new ISA.

In addition, and in line with government guidance - Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006), all counties and clubs with junior members should:

 Appoint a Club Welfare Officer details of this role can be found in Appendix 4H of the Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf.

 Ensure that you have appropriate and formal disciplinary procedures in place that relate to all members, volunteers and staff. APPENDIX 6

 Girls' Golf  Playing golf is all about having fun and meeting new people whilst learning to play a great sport. Although less girls play golf than boys this shouldn’t deter you, as golf can be played at whatever level you want, ranging from competitive to social golf so there is always plenty going on.

Golf is also a unique sport where you can play with and against people of all different ages and abilities. Not only is it an enjoyable and social sport, during a round of golf a golfer can walk between 4 to 5 miles, burning calories and improving overall fitness!  The English Women's Golf Association (EWGA) are the governing body for women's amateur golf in England. EWGA aims to develop women and girls golf in England. Click here to visit the EWGA website.  EWGA County Associations support girls golf within their individual county and this can include providing taster sessions for beginners, activity days plus county coaching sessions and competitions. Each County Association has a County Junior Organiser who you can contact for further information on what is happening within your county - click here to download details of the County Junior Organisers.

APPENDIX 7

Volunteers have a vital role to play in sport in this country, the contribution made by volunteers to sport each year is estimated to be worth around £1.5 billion. Central Government has now recognised the need to help sport develop its volunteers from grass roots to national level. The England Golf Partnership has also identified that the work done by golf volunteers within our game means that the sport would not exist in its present format without the hard work that the estimated 40,000 volunteers do each year. That is why a volunteer strategy has been developed, to recognise and support these people and to help us recruit more. This will ensure that the sport continues to grow.