Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness

All coaches, Safeguarding Officers, volunteers, committee members, referees, officials and Designated Liason Persons. Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course.

This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport

How to book:

Use the Safeguarding 1 booking form below


Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer

All Safeguarding Officers operating in clubs and sections must complete Club Children’s Officer three-hour workshop.

How to book:

Contact your Local Sports Partnership
National Safeguarding Support Officer – Louise Barry
Email: louise.barry@iwa.ie Call: 087 149 5193


Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liason Person Training (DLP)

A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must firstly complete Sport Ireland’s Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop. Once done the person should then complete Sport Ireland’s Designated Liaison Person 3-hour workshop.

How to book:

Contact your Local Sports Partnership
National Safeguarding Support Officer – Louise Barry
Email: louise.barry@iwa.ie Call: 087 149 5193

Certificates must be submitted to IWA-Sport

Additional info

  • Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
  • Cost of training per person: Free
  • Maximum ticket quantity: 1 ticket

Book your Safeguarding 1 ticket