Child Protection

Policy Statement Regarding Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection in Clubs     It is noted that as part of the Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection policy adopted by pentathlon-scotland that member clubs are required to have their own Child Protection Officers.   While the Board fully support the need to ensure that there is sufficient resources available to deal with any such matters it is concerned that clubs will be unable to meet this requirement given the very small numbers that participate in the sport.   The Child Protection Officer consulted with Dougie Arneil, Support worker, Child Protection in Sport Service, Children First, on this point and he recommended the Child Protection Officer acted as lead officer for pentathlon-scotland’s current clubs.   The Board has considered this proposal and are in agreement with it.   To ensure clear communication of this it was agreed by the Board that:   Members of any clubs should be advised of this decision and who is acting as lead officer for child and vulnerable adult protection. People working in the clubs with children and/or vulnerable adults should still undertake the necessary training. This decision should be communicated on pentathlon-scotland’s website.

Scottish Modern Pentathlon Association   The Scottish Modern Pentathlon Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee incorporated in Scotland, trading as pentathlon-scotland. Members agree to be bound by the Memorandum and Articles of the Association of the Company and rules and byelaws made by the Directors under its Constitution. In particular that the use of any banned substance is strictly forbidden, as defined by the pentathlon-scotland, Pentathlon GB, International Governing Body (UIPM) or the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and liable to dope testing at any time in or out of competition. Refusal or failure to comply may be treated as a positive test.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS for members of pentathlon-scotland   Members of pentathlon-scotland who are fully paid up to date and have paid their membership fee direct to pentathlon-scotland will enjoy the following benefits:   The right to enter, if eligible and wish to compete in an event organised under the auspices of pentathlon-scotland; The right to compete for Scotland in any Home Country competition, if eligible under Scottish Nationality; The right to be ranked in any Scottish Championships, if eligible to compete; The right to attend any Pathway Training Days as long as the correct notice to attend is given; The right to be eligible for selection to one of pentathlon-scotland’s squads. Selection policy is published on pentathlon-scotland’s web site; Automatically become a non-voting member of Pentathlon GB and thereby accepts the rules, policies and regulations of Pentathlon GB; The right not to be charged an additional membership fee if the SMPA member is eligible and wishes to compete in an event organised under the auspices of Pentathlon GB;   Members of pentathlon-scotland will be bound by Scottish Law in relationship to Child Protection and Health & Safety and thereby accepts the rules, policies and regulations of pentathlon-scotland.     Membership of both Associations: Any eligible person is entitled to become a member of either or both Associations.   Members of Pentathlon GB living in Scotland:   Scottish Members who pay their membership fee direct to Pentathlon GB will need to be fully aware that only fully paid up members of pentathlon-scotland will be eligible for selection in any Scottish National Team, to be ranked in the Scottish Championships, qualify through Scotland for any British Championships, attend Pathway Training Days and selection to Scottish Squad system. SMPA will not charge an additional membership fee for any member of Pentathlon GB eligible to compete in any Open event organised under the auspices of SMPA.   Pat Chaffey Director, Membership Approved by the Board on 22nd November 2009

Membership   Membership to pentathlon-scotland not only allows members to enjoy the sport in Scotland but also included is automatic non-voting membership to the British governing body – Pentathlon GB. Scottish members may enter any competition organised by clubs or regions in the UK plus enter British Championships according to the conditions laid down on the entry forms.   Your Scottish membership number and Pentathlon GB membership number are one of the same. Where you are required to enter your membership number on the entry forms please use the same one as on your Scottish membership card. If you have lost your card please contact Director, Membership.   If you have any further questions please do not hesitate in contacting Director, Membership  -  pat.chaffey@googlemail.com   Please download the appropriate membership form, complete remembering to tick the box at the end of the application conditions, enclose the correct membership fee and send Pat – details included on the application form. Membership forms available upon request to be sent by snail mail.

Club Affiliation   Club Affiliation is open to any Modern Pentathlon Club, Pony Club, clubs of the individual disciplines, Schools and Universities. Maybe you would like to form your own club – please do not hesitate in contacting us for some advice on how to start. We welcome you and invite you to join pentathlon-scotland.     Annual Affiliation fee: £30.00     Membership Benefits for Clubs          Public Liability Insurance cover (subject to policy terms) up to £5,000,000. Cover extends to all club volunteers at club events;        Automatic mailing on all SMPA events and relevant membership information;        MPAGB Newsletter as distributed by the GB Governing Body;        SMPA Newsletter – new for 2008;        Entitlement to enter teams at the appropriate level in SMPA and MPAGB competitions.