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The Iron Games Powerlifting
Position of Trust
All coaches who work with young people in
Powerlifting are in a position of trust which has been
invested in them by parents, the sport, and the young
person. This relationship can be described as one in
which the coach is in a position of power and influence
by virtue of their position

What should my child’s Powerlifting centre have?
A Child Protection Policy
The Powerlifting centre should have a child
protection policy which outlines procedures for dealing
with abuse, disclosures or poor practice, The
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) provides a
child protection policy that all Powerlifting centers have
to agree to adopt. It outlines procedures for dealing with
possible abuse, disclosures or poor practice.

Codes of Conduct
The Powerlifting centre should have written codes
of conduct for parents/careers, volunteers, and
participants.

Insurance
The Powerlifting centre should have civil liability
insurance.

Health & Safety
The Powerlifting centre should issue a consent
form that includes emergency contact details and
medical declaration form and consent for your child to be
photographed.
IPF Coaches need to know contact details in case
of an emergency and also need to be aware of any
medication your child may be taking or any other specific
needs. You should be asked to complete a parental
consent form with this information when you first attend
the centre.
There should be somebody on site who holds a
recognized first aid qualification (this could be a member

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