TFJ take child welfare very seriously, and the follow the guidelines set out by the British Triathlon Association.  These can be found at: British Triathlon, Child Protection

Our club welfare officer is  Tom Richards. 

Tom is the first point of contact for any person (athlete, parent or coach) who has a concern about child welfare or protection.

You can contact Tom during a training session, or find her mobile number on the TFJ parent whatsapp group.  In addition, all of our coaches are DBS checked and have British Triathlon safeguarding training.

TFJ ask all parents and athletes to sign up to a code of conduct on an annual basis, re committing to playing their part in providing a welcoming, encouraging, safe and supportive junior tri club.

You are able to make anonymous contact with the national British Safeguarding lead child protection officers:

concern@britishtriathlon.org or

Mon-Fri via phone 01509 226 159.

If your concern is one of immediate risk, please call the police on 999.

NSPCC 0800 800 5000

NSPCC Child protection in sport unit 0116 234 7278

Childline UK 0800 1111

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CODE of CONDUCT

Tri Force Juniors (TFJ) is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members.  
The club believes it is important for members, coaches, administrators and parents to feel comfortable enough to raise any concerns they have about any aspect of the club in a safe, respectful manner.  These concerns should be directed through the club welfare officer(s) or chairperson.

TFJ ask young people and their parents/guardians to commit to the following club rules.  By returning this completed form, you agree that your son / daughter / child in your care can take part in the activities of the club and that you will abide by the code of conduct detailed below.


 Parents will encourage their child to learn the rules and stick within them.
 Parents will discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
 Parents will help their child to recognise good performance, not just results.
 Parents will not force their child to take part in sport.
 Parents will set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all.
 Adults will never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
 All will publicly accept officials' judgments.
 Parents will support their child's involvement and help them to enjoy Triathlon.
 All members are to use correct and proper language at all times.
 All members are to follow any requests or instructions given to them by club officials.
 All members should keep to agreed timings for training and events
 All athletes must wear suitable kit – for training and the weather conditions
 Members are not allowed to smoke/ consume alcohol or drugs whilst representing the club
 Members should report any concerns about wellbeing (for themselves or others) to the welfare officer as         soon as reasonably possible
 Members should expect the same commitment from ALL other TFJ members
 Parents must sign their young person IN and OUT of training sessions
 Parents who do not hold a valid TFJ DBS certificate should not enter a changing room environment.