Committee Members
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President - Ben Swift
Professional track and road racing cyclist who currently rides for Team INEOS Grenadiers since 2010. He began cycling with Mossley CRT aged 12. In 2012 he won the World Championship Men's Scratch Race, becoming Great Britain's first ever World Scratch Champion.
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Founder - Fred Hewitt
The Founder of Mossley CRT. Now retired from the committee. Will always have a place in everyone’s hearts as an inspirational coach and club member.
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Treasurer / Welfare Officer, Committee Member - Bev Brown
Treasurer / Welfare Officer, Committee Member .
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Head Coach / Committee Member - Brian Byland
Level 3 Bike-ability. Level 2 Track/Development session/Disability Hub coach, cyclist and parent.
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Secretary, Committee Member and Level 2 Coach, Andy Stott
Level 2 Coach, Cyclist and Parent.
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Chairman / Martin Williamson
Level 2 Coach/ Committee Member / Chairman
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Committee Member / Coach - Kiera Byland
BEM, Special Olympic Gold Medalist, Level 3 Bike-ability. Level 2 Development coach, Disability Hub coach and cyclist.
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Social Secretary / Committee Member and Coach - June Woodcock
Level 1 Coach, Cyclist, parent, cyclist.
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Coach/ Committee Member - Jade Fawcett
Level 1 Coach, Medal winning triathlete, cyclist and analyst.
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Go Ride Coach, Level 2 / Committee Member- Joe Artingstall
Level 2 Coach, cyclist.
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Marketing / Committee Member / Coach - Liz Birkbeck
Level 1 Coach, Parent, cyclist, photography, website.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Policy
The purpose of this information is to make all Club members aware of their safeguarding responsibility, identify particular areas that they should be aware of and give some guidance on reporting procedures if a concern is identified.
Safeguarding – A Short Guide
Mossley CRT is committed to ensure that children and young people involved in our activities can thrive and flourish in a safe environment and that all children, young people and adults at risk have a fun, safe and positive experience.
Mossley CRT is an affiliated member of British Cycling and follows the British Cycling Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
You may be wondering “What does safeguarding actually mean?”
Safeguarding is a term used to describe measures that are in place to protect the health and wellbeing of individuals, especially children and other vulnerable groups, to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
Your next question might be “What has safeguarding got to do with me?”
Government guidance makes it clear that ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility’.
Anyone who has a negative experience of sport at a young age is less likely to become a regular long-term participant. It’s important for the future of your club and the sport as a whole that children and young people have an enjoyable experience.
By getting safeguarding right for both adults and children, we will ensure safe access to participation in sport and physical activity for everyone.
All club members have a part to play in making that happen.
All our members should contribute to the club, meeting its overall duty of care, be aware of our club’s safeguarding procedures, and know what to do if they have any concerns.
Mossley CRT asks our members to: Familiarise yourself with the Mossley CRT Safeguarding Policy.
1. Mossley CRT Constitution including the member’s Code of Conduct.
Adults should always be aware that age related differences exist and conduct themselves in a manner that both recognises this and prioritises the welfare of children and young people.
2. Anti-Bullying
Mossley CRT believe that every effort must be made to eradicate bullying in all its forms. The Club will not tolerate bullying in any of its forms whilst participating in any club activity, event or session.
3. Transport
The club believes it is primarily the responsibility of parents/carers to transport their child/children to and from events, activities and club sessions.
4. Changing Rooms
If an event where changing rooms and/or showers are available, the following will apply:
Wherever possible adults will avoid changing or showering at the same time as children but parents will be made aware that with limited changing room space there will be occasions when adults and children may need to share the facilities. Where a parent/carer does not consent to their child accessing the changing rooms, it is their responsibility to either supervise the child while in the changing rooms or ensure that they do not use them.
5. Social Media
Think very carefully before contacting a young person via mobile phone, e-mail or social media.
Do not accept children as contacts on social networking sites if you hold a position of trust with children/young people.
In general stick to group communications, copy the communication to a parent and only communicate about organisational matters.
What should I do if I have a concern?
A concern may involve the behaviour of an individual towards a child or adult whilst at the club. A concern may relate to poor practice or something more serious.
You may be worried that something has happened to a child or adult outside the club, at their home or any other social setting.
Children, young people and adults at risk may confide in adults they trust, in a place where they feel comfortable.
An allegation may range from verbal bullying, to inappropriate contact online, neglect or emotional abuse, to physical or sexual abuse.
If you have a concern, it is not your responsibility to investigate further, although it is your responsibility to act on your concerns and share them.
Pass the information to Mossley CRT Welfare Officer who will follow the club’s Safeguarding procedures.
If you believe someone may be at immediate risk of harm, call the Police (999) or your local Social Care Department*.
Other useful contacts:
*Reporting a Safeguarding Concern in Tameside: Phone the Emergency Children's Duty Service on 0161 342 2222
NSPCC 24-hour helpline : 0808 800 5000
Ann Craft Trust – Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity : 0115 951 5400
British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer : 0161 274 2000