It is vital that everyone within the club understands that bullying will not be tolerated and that the following conditions must be met.
In being confronted with a possible case of bullying, all Managers / Coaches must be prepared to:
- Take the problem seriously
- Investigate the incident
- Talk to the bullies and alleged victims separately
Decide on an appropriate action such as:
- Obtain an apology from the bully to the victim
- Inform parents of the bully
- Encourage / support the bully to change their behaviour
- Impose sanctions on the bully up to and including dismissal