Yorkshire and Humber Sport Welfare Officers work together to host the Sport Welfare Connect network event which takes place quarterly and links to important training run by our team or others.
This free networking event is primarily for Club Welfare Officers but is open to anyone with an interest in welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding in sport and physical activities.
what is Coming Up
Kirklees Sport Welfare Marketplace
When: Tuesday 23 June, drop in anytime between 3pm and 8pm
Where: Accu Stadium, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG
Cost: FREE
For: Aimed at clubs and activity providers in Kirklees but open to anyone across Yorkshire and the Humber who want to find out more about safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing in sport.
Come along to our Sport Welfare Marketplace event where you can advice on the best ways to support your participants with their health, wellbeing, safety and additional needs.
Leeds JogOn Active Bystander Sessions
When: Wednesday 24 June, 12pm to 1pm – OR – Tuesday 14 July, 6pm to 7pm
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE
For: Anyone who wants to learn about being an ally and active bystander
These sessions, run as part of the Leeds JogOn campaign, look at women’s safety while out running and taking part in sport. Learn how to be an ally and active bystander in situations where you witness harassment or abuse.
Protecting Young People from Online Harms
When: Monday 29 June, 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE
For: Anyone with an interest in safeguarding and welfare in sport
We’re delighted to be joined by Angie from Matthew’s Hub, a support charity for Autism and ADHD based in Hull and East Riding. This is one of two sessions we’ll be running that focus on supporting neurodivergent participants.
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take part in discussions.
Sported and Sport Welfare – Funding
When: Wednesday 15 July, 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE
For: Anyone from a sports club or activity organisation across Y&H
Join colleagues from Sported and the Yorkshire and Humber Sport Welfare team as we explore applying for funding. We’ll look at:
Key things that funders are looking for.
What to build into your budget.
Upskilling your workforce to meet the needs of the project.
Fulfilling safeguarding requirements.
Y&H Sport Welfare Connect – Codes of Conduct and Low-Level Concerns
When: Thursday 23 July, 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE
For: Anyone with an interest in safeguarding and welfare in sport
Our usual quarterly network meeting will cover the topics of codes of conduct and early or low-level concerns. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take part in discussions.
Y&H Sport Welfare Connect – Autism and practical strategies for coaches and clubs
When: Wednesday 16 September, 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE
For: Anyone with an interest in safeguarding and welfare in sport
We’re delighted to be joined by Angie from Matthew’s Hub, a support charity for Autism and ADHD based in Hull and East Riding. This is one of two sessions we’ll be running that focus on supporting neurodivergent participants.
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take part in discussions.
Sport Welfare Connect
Find Previous Videos Here: Sport Welfare Connect YouTube Playlist
