It is necessary to obtain parental consent for all players age under 18 to take part either in the Cambridge Touch Association Leagues, Cambridge Training or any competition where a player will represent Cambridge Touch Association.
When assessing whether a player under 18 is capable of playing adult touch, those responsible for making the decision will take into account the following:
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That the player is a minimum age of 12 by 31/08/2023 (for the 2023 Touch Season). This is specifically linked to the Cambridge Touch Association League, as other competitions outside of Cambridge may have different rules regarding age.
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The ultimate consideration must be for the welfare and safety of the player and those with whom the player will be playing.
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There has and will be clear communication with all those involved in and affected by the decision.
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The following aspects must been taken into consideration when making the decision:
i. The physical development of the individual and the player’s playing colleagues
ii. The skill level and experience of the individual
iii. The individual’s playing position in the team
iv. The competitive standard of the particular match and playing conditions.
If you wish for your son/daughter to participate, then please read the following information, complete the form, sign to provide Parental Consent and return to
info@cambridgetouch.com The Cambridge Touch Association has a Designated Safeguarding Lead who has Level 3 Safeguarding Training. As a member of the England Touch Association, Cambridge Touch Association utilises the governing body’s Safeguarding Policy. The policy can be found by clicking on the following link:
http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/media/1212/161025_safeguarding-policy_chv31.pdf Any information provided on this form will be will be kept secure and confidential in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The ETA will use the information provided on this form to administer Regional Touch activity and for the purpose of contacting players and parents/guardians regarding other Affiliated Touch activity. In the event of a medical issue or safeguarding concern arising, the ETA may disclose certain information to relevant personnel as required.
