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Guidance on Phyiscal Contact

Physical Contact within Sport

Northumberland Sport advocates that physical contact between adults and young people involved in sport should be restricted to specific circumstances related to ensuring the safety and well being of children. In general physical contact should be avoided unless absolutely necessary and with the expressed permission and understanding of the child.

For further information and guidance, please visit our section 4 of the Northumberland Sport Child Protection Policies & Procedures document.