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Normal operating procedures template

Emergency operating procedures template

Health and Safety procedures

Operating procedures

Operating Procedures set out how all the various common functions of your sports club are carried out.  These will be specific to your particular circumstances.  Recording these arrangements in a Manual and bringing them to the attention of all relevant people will both inform them and protect your club from potential actions in the event of an incident occurring.

Normal operating procedures

'Normal operating procedures' cover the everyday activities of your club.  They might, for example, include:

• Opening up and closing down the premises
• Removal of money from premises
• Action to take in the event of misbehaviour by young people
• Reporting injuries
• Erecting or dismantling equipment
• Conducting risk assessments.

Emergency operating procedures

'Emergency operating procedures' cover the non-routine or emergency incidents that might affect your club and its members.  They would normally include:

• Fire alarms and building evacuations
• Thefts and break-ins
• Assaults or acts of violence
• Drug and alcohol misuse involving members or guests