Monmouthshire Junior Association Football League

Safeguarding

It is vital that children are playing football in a safe and positive environment that is free from harm.

It is compulsory for all Area Associations, Leagues, and Junior football clubs to have a registered safeguarding officer.
It is compulsory for coaches, first aiders, safeguarding officers, referees and team helpers to have enhanced DBS checks.

Please visit the FAW Safeguarding site for more information on safeguarding policy, procedures, practices and more by using the link below..

Useful Safeguarding Resources - Safeguarding

Buffer Zones and spectator areas

Buffer zones alongside all Junior football pitches both mini football and competitive football are mandatory for all games.

Only coaches and first aiders are allowed within the buffer zones.

All parents, relatives and other spectatators MUST remain behind the buffer zone.

NO spectators are allowed to stand behind the goal.

If using a 3G pitch that is fully enclosed and has no internal spectator barrier, then all parents and spectators must remain outside of the enclosed area at all times.