EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

TEMPLE GATE AIKIDO CLUB is committed to the equality of opportunity for all teachers & students.
Our policy is to ensure that everyone is treated equally regardless of race, religion, ethnic or
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family circumstances, marital status, age or any other reason whatsoever. All members are responsible for ensuring that this policy is adhered to. Teachers will be expected to take a positive lead in ensuring this policy is maintained and visiting students will be expected to follow this lead.

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Health & Safety Rep - Michael Narey

TEMPLE GATE AIKIDO CLUB is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all practitioners is maintained at all times within the confines of its Dojos. It is committed to providing a platform for the safe practice of Aikido with consideration for the safety of students being given top priority at all times. All tuition will be given by qualified instructors. Instructors should constantly assess premises to identify any risks or hazards.
Instructors must make all new students aware of exits and fire regulations. Qualified First Aiders should be present whenever possible.

Instructors & students must take precautions to avoid potential dangers by;

a. Ensuring changing facilities, showers & tatami are clean & tidy and free of foreign or dangerous objects.
b. Encouraging cleanliness and hygienic behavior at all times.
c. Being aware of partners potentials; exercise common sense and always maintain your own and partner's safety, particularly in a crowded dojo.

Instructors must always exercise control to prevent harm coming to students. Instructors retain the right to stop the class or refuse admission to anyone who fails to consider the health and safety of themselves or their partners.