This organizational and control model for sports activities is drafted by the Association in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 16 of Legislative Decree No. 39 of February 28, 2021, and based on the guidelines published by ACSI.
It applies to anyone participating in the Association's activities in any capacity or role, regardless of the sport practiced. It is valid for four years from the date of approval and must be updated whenever necessary to incorporate any changes or additions to the Fundamental Principles issued by CONI, any further provisions from the CONI National Council, and recommendations from the CONI Permanent Safeguarding Policy Observatory.
The aim of this model is to promote an inclusive culture and environment that ensures dignity and respect for the rights of all members, particularly minors, guaranteeing equality and fairness, while valuing diversity and protecting the physical, psychological, and moral integrity of all members.
This model is published on the Association’s website homepage, displayed at the Association's headquarters, and communicated to the National Safeguarding Policy Manager as outlined in Art. 4 of the ACSI SAFEGUARDING REGULATIONS, along with the appointment of the person responsible for preventing abuse, violence, and discrimination.
This model integrates the Regulation for the protection of members from abuse and discriminatory behavior of the Association to which Bomboklat is affiliated.
All members are entitled to the following fundamental rights:
Anyone participating in sports activities, in any capacity and function, directly or indirectly, must comply with all provisions protecting these rights.
Coaches, managers, members, and all other affiliates must be familiar with this model, the Code of Conduct for the protection of minors, the prevention of harassment, gender-based violence, and all other forms of discrimination, as well as the ACSI Regulation for the protection of members from abuse and discriminatory conduct.
Everyone involved in association life, in any capacity, must respect the fundamental principles of non-discrimination and non-violence in competitions, training, shared spaces (e.g., locker rooms), and in interactions with athletes, members, coaches, and staff of their own and other associations/sports clubs.
All students (or those exercising parental authority), coaches, managers, collaborators, and members of the Association must be provided with the privacy notice regarding personal data processing pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR) at the time of registration/membership, and in any case whenever personal data is collected.
Collected data must be managed and processed in accordance with the procedures described in the Regulation, and only based on the necessity for the execution of the contract to which the data subjects are parties, the fulfillment of a legal obligation, or based on the consent provided.
With specific written consent obtained at the time of registration or membership, the Association may publish on its communication channels photographs of members taken during training and competitions. However, it is not permitted to produce or publish images that could cause embarrassment or danger to the members.
Documentation, whether in paper or digital format, collected by the Association containing personal data of members, suppliers, or any other subject must be stored securely, ensuring it is inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. In case of loss, deletion, accidental disclosure, data breach, etc., prompt notification must be given to the data subject and simultaneously to the Data Controller. Notification must also be made to the Data Protection Authority if the data breach poses a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
All individuals authorized to process personal data must be adequately trained and must implement all necessary behaviors and procedures to protect the personal data of the data subjects, especially those falling into special categories of personal data.
The Association guarantees all its students and members of other amateur sports associations and clubs equal rights and opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, personal beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, political opinion, religion, economic condition, birth, physical, intellectual, relational, or sports-related status.
The Association commits, including through agreements, conventions, and collaborations with other amateur associations or clubs, to guarantee the right to sport for students with physical or intellectual-relational disabilities.
The Association also commits to ensuring the right to sport for economically or socially disadvantaged athletes by promoting their participation in association activities, including through membership fee discounts and/or agreements, conventions, and collaborations with third-sector entities operating in the local area and neighboring municipalities.
Reporting Harmful Behaviors
In the event of alleged harmful behavior by members or third parties against other members, especially minors, it must be promptly reported to the Officer for the Prevention of Abuse, Violence, and Discrimination via verbal communication or email to: samu.laquintana@gmail.com
Only the Officer will have access to this email address.
The email address must be made known to all members and published on the Association's official website, social media, and displayed prominently in the office. It must also be indicated in the Association membership form, of which a copy is given to the member.
If a report involves a minor as the alleged victim, the parents or legal guardians must be informed, provided this does not pose a risk to the minor's safety.
Reports of such harmful behavior must also be submitted to the Safeguarding Office at the following link: https://acsi.safeguarding.openblow.it
In the case of serious harmful behavior, the Association must notify the authorities of the facts in its possession.
The Association must implement appropriate measures to prevent any form of secondary victimization of members who in good faith:
By way of example and not limitation, sanctionable behaviors may include:
Sanctions vary according to the legal relationship with the offender, the seriousness of the violation, the role and responsibility of the offender, the degree of negligence or intent, any recurrence, position held, seriousness of risk created, extent of damage, and any aggravating or mitigating circumstances.
This sanctioning system must be made known to all Recipients of the Model by means deemed most appropriate by the Association.
Sanctions for Paid Collaborators
Conduct by paid collaborators that violates this Model—including information obligations—and its supporting documents constitutes disciplinary misconduct.
The following sanctions may be imposed on paid collaborators, proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the violation:
Specifically:
Sanctions for Volunteers
The following sanctions may be imposed on volunteers, proportionate to the seriousness of the violation:
Sanctions for Other Participants
Where applicable, the above provisions extend to all persons who frequent areas where the Association’s sports activities take place.
The Association must publish this Model and the name of the Officer for the Prevention of Abuse, Violence, and Discrimination at its headquarters and facilities under its management or use, as well as on the home page of its official website.
Upon adoption of this Model and whenever it is amended, the Association must notify all members, associates, and volunteers by email. The Association must inform each member—or, where applicable, those exercising parental authority or those entrusted with athlete care—about this Model and the Officer’s name and contact details.
The Association must immediately communicate any relevant information to the Officer, to the Safeguarding Office of the competent sports federation, and, where applicable, to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. The Association must disseminate suitable information to its members to prevent and combat abuse, violence, and discrimination, and to raise awareness of members’ rights, duties, and protections.
The Association must adopt adequate measures to distribute or provide access to informational materials aimed at raising awareness of and preventing eating disorders among athletes.
The Association must provide appropriate information to members—or, where applicable, to those exercising parental authority or entrusted with athlete care—regarding specific measures adopted to prevent and combat abuse, violence, and discrimination during sporting events.
The Association must inform members—or, where applicable, those exercising parental authority or entrusted with athlete care—of any other Safeguarding policies adopted by its affiliated sports federations.
Every six months, the Association, including through agreements with the EPS or Federation to which it is affiliated, organizes specific training programs to educate its members on fundamental principles and adopted prevention policies. Participation is mandatory for members and anyone involved in Association activities and must be evidenced by specific certificates.
Website of the technical working group set up by the Department for Sport to co‑create and promote a safeguarding policy for young female and male athletes.
Save the Children page on abuse in sport involving minors: best practices for prevention.
Page dedicated to sports inclusion on the Sport e Salute website.
Attachment to:
The recipients of this Code are instructors, coaches, managers, collaborators of any title, level or qualification, employees and volunteers. They are responsible for the development of young students and members and for creating a positive, safe and stimulating environment for sporting practice. They must therefore set a good example and be role models for all students affiliated with the Association.
Everyone listed above who has direct contact with minor students and members must respect this Code, which they fully accept after reading it. Any alleged breach must be reported to the Association’s Safeguarding Officer and dealt with as set out in the organisational and control model. Measures and sanctions are indicated therein.
The Association is committed to guaranteeing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all members, including minors and vulnerable adults. This Code establishes the expectations and responsibilities for everyone involved in the Association’s activities.
Every student and member has the fundamental right to be treated with respect and dignity and to be protected from any form of abuse, harassment, gender‑based violence and discrimination, as provided by Legislative Decree 198/2006, irrespective of race, beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, political opinion, religion, financial status, place of birth, physical, intellectual, relational or sporting characteristics.
No discrimination of any kind is tolerated, whether based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political opinion, nationality, social origin, economic means, birth or any other personal circumstance.
The Association expressly prohibits, repudiates and sanctions any form of:
GENERAL CONDUCT RULES
Students, members and everyone taking part in sporting activity MUST NOT:
DUTIES OF STUDENTS
The following duties apply to students and course participants:
DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATORS AND COACHES
The following duties apply to administrators and coaches:
SPECIFIC RULES WHEN WORKING WITH MINORS
When working with minors, it is necessary to:
SIGNS OF DISTRESS AND DISCOMFORT
Examples of distress signals include:
Note: the presence of one or more signals is not by itself proof of abuse; developmental stages such as adolescence may show similar behaviour.
SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR SPORTS OPERATORS
When the Association establishes any form of work relationship with operators having direct, regular contact with minors, it must first obtain a criminal record certificate and child‑protection clearance in accordance with current legislation.
PROCEDURES IN CASE OF POSSIBLE CONCERNING BEHAVIOUR
Everyone must watch for situations that may pose risks and report any concern, suspicion or certainty of abuse, maltreatment, violence or discrimination to one of the following:
If minors are involved, distress signals may be promptly shared with parents or guardians unless they are implicated or unable to handle the situation, in which case consult the Safeguarding Officer.
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND PRIVACY
All members are informed of the Association’s Safeguarding Officer contacts and the national ACSI Safeguarding Office email. We communicate clearly, openly and respectfully with participants, parents and colleagues, providing copies of the Code of Conduct and the reporting form.
We respect members’ privacy and keep personal or sensitive information confidential.