Riders Welfare

Bideford BMX Club has a fundamental commitment to safeguard and protect children & vulnerable adults in cycling. We are working to improve polices, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for children, young people & vulnerable adults. Allegations of poor practice, drug use, equality issues, possible child abuse or anything you feel represents a safeguarding issue should be reported to the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) Currently: Gemma Penny

Parents & riders are encouraged to read the following:

  • Safeguarding and Protecting Children – Click here
  • Safeguarding and Protecting vulnerable adults – Click here
  • Code of Conduct – Click here
  • Equality & Diversity Policy – Click here

Anyone wishing to join British Cycling can do so by following this link. Under 16’s are eligible for FREE Bronze British Cycling membership.

Bideford BMX Club are working to have committee members and coaches DBS checked to ensure their suitability for working with young people and also undertake approved Safeguarding and Protecting Children Courses.