Which of the following is NOT a core component of safeguarding policies for youth sport events?

• A. Background checks
• B. Safeguarding training
• C. Codes of conduct
• D. Equipment procurement contracts

Answer: (D)

Safeguarding policies are about protecting young participants and having clear ways to prevent harm, recognize concerns, and respond appropriately. Background checks help ensure that staff and volunteers are suitable to work with youth. Safeguarding training gives staff and volunteers the skills to spot risk, understand how to react, and know the correct reporting steps. Codes of conduct establish expected behavior and boundaries to create a safe environment for all participants. Equipment procurement contracts, while important for safety of gear and operations, don’t define protection measures, reporting processes, or behavioral standards for people involved. They’re about purchasing and safety of equipment, not about safeguarding procedures, so they aren’t a core part of safeguarding policies.