Regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality or religion, Taunton Vale HC strives to be a friendly, welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for anyone who wants to be a part of it. To ensure this for our members, volunteers and supporters we have a number of guidelines and polices, which all members are required to be familiar with as a condition of membership.  Parents/guardians are required to make sure that their children are familiar with this information.

• Taunton Vale HC Code of Conduct
• England Hockey Code of Conduct
• England Hockey Equality Policy
• Social Media Policy
• TVSC Articles of Association

We work in accordance with England Hockey Governance:

• Safeguarding Regulations In Hockey | England Hockey
• Injury Reporting In Hockey | England Hockey
• Safeguarding Call To Action | England Hockey
• Code Of Ethics And Behaviour (Respect) | England Hockey

Further more, we take child safeguarding and protection very seriously.  Parents are requested to make sure they are familiar with the following information:

• Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy
• Junior Club Rules
• Junior Selection Policy

If any club member has a cause to be concerned for the welfare of a junior member, they should immediately contact the club's Welfare Office.  The Welfare Officer for the 2021/2022 season is Ruth Fitzmaurice - tvhcwelfare@gmail.com

For any other grievances, in the first instance, players / members should contact their team captain, or respective Players Representative.