Any sporting event should provide participants, volunteers and spectators with an opportunity to enjoy themselves, have fun and make great memories in a safe and positive environment.
Scottish Cycling is committed to ensure that all cycling activity across Scotland is done so in a safe, fun and positive environment. This includes all cycling events. This page sets out the guidance and standards that all events in Scotland must be working to when their events engage with children and young people.
The following documents must be considered when running events that include children and young people:
Scottish Cycling Safeguarding Events Guidance
Appendix A - Sourcing the Provision of Services at Events
Appendix B - Event Welfare Officer Role Description
British Cycling have created safeguarding guidance for those who are organising events. It can be found below:
