Clyde Amateur Rowing Club

Established 1865

Equality

Clyde ARC exists to develop members’ enjoyment, competence and success in rowing and sculling. The boathouse is on the north bank of the Clyde in Glasgow Green. Because of the sloping riverbank and steps into the water, physical access to boating can be physically challenging. With that proviso, the club is open to anyone who wants to row, scull and train in accordance with Scottish Rowing governance, UK and European law, particularly the Equality Act 2010.

Clyde ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all members. The club will not discriminate unjustly against people on the grounds of race, age, sex, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Clyde ARC has a strict anti-bullying and anti-doping policy.

Anti-bullying Policy

The Board of Clyde Amateur Rowing Club is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all members so they can train in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. If bullying does occur, all rowers should be able to tell — and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a telling club. Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer or any Board member.

Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person, resulting in pain and distress to the victim. No one deserves to be bullied; everyone has the right to be treated with respect.

  • Emotional — being unfriendly, excluding, sending hurtful messages, tormenting or threatening
  • Physical — pushing, kicking, hitting or any use of violence
  • Racist — racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
  • Sexual — unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments
  • Homophobic — because of, or focusing on, the issue of sexuality
  • Verbal — name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing

  • All Board members, coaches, rowers and parents should understand what bullying is and what to do if it arises.
  • All Board members and coaches should know and follow this policy when bullying is reported.
  • Rowers and parents should be assured they will be supported when bullying is reported.
  • Bullying will not be tolerated.

  1. Report bullying incidents to the Protection Officer or a member of the Board.
  2. In cases of serious bullying, incidents will be referred to Scottish Rowing for advice.
  3. The members involved will be asked to meet to discuss the problem.
  4. If necessary, police will be consulted.
  5. The bullying behaviour must be investigated and stopped quickly.
  6. An attempt will be made to help the bully change their behaviour.
  7. If mediation fails and bullying continues, the club will initiate disciplinary action under the constitution.
Recommended club action
  1. Reconciliation — get the parties together; a genuine apology may solve the problem.
  2. If that fails, a small panel (President, Protection Officer, Secretary or Board members) meets with the person alleging bullying. Minutes are taken and agreed.
  3. The same panel meets with the alleged bully and puts the incident to them. Minutes are again taken and agreed.
  4. If bullying is confirmed, the bully is warned and put on notice of further action (temporary or permanent suspension).
  5. The club Board monitors the situation to ensure the bullying does not recur.
  6. All coaches involved with both rowers are made aware of the warning.
Cases of bullying should be resolved with the utmost speed to avoid further distress to the victim.

  1. Scottish Rowing should always be informed immediately and will advise on action.
  2. In most cases involving a teacher or coach, child protection awareness training may be recommended.
  3. More serious cases may be referred to police, social services or Scottish Rowing's disciplinary procedure.
  4. Where a coach or teacher employed by an outside organisation is implicated, the matter should be referred to Scottish Rowing and to the person's line manager.

  • The Club's Constitution and Codes of Conduct set out acceptable behaviour for all members.
  • All rowers and parents of juniors sign to accept the Code of Conduct upon joining.
  • The Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer raises awareness about bullying and, if issues arise, may meet with rowers to discuss them openly and constructively.