Due to the age, and vulnerability, of some of our Team members the role of Safeguarding Lead was put in place prior to the 2023 Games. With a view of ensuring that all members of TeamIOW, whether competitors, coaches, managers, physios etc. were protected and were each aware of their responsibilities, a Safeguarding Policy was put in place.

Each sport elects a designated safeguarding person who completes initial safeguarding training and will be the first point of contact if anyone in their team has any concerns. Each sport also has a responsibility of creating their own sport safeguarding policy which will incorporate their sport’s governing body’s policies.

We will continue to highlight the importance of safeguarding for all, prior to and during the next Games.

Any concerns regarding safeguarding please contact Gill at iwiga.safeguarding@gmail.com