Safeguarding inbox
safeguarding@behindeverygame.com ↗Use this address for welfare, conduct or safeguarding concerns, including issues inside the volunteer network.
BEHINDEVERYGAME / SAFEGUARDING & VOLUNTEER WELFARE
If something
feels wrong,
tell us.
Every volunteer deserves to feel safe, respected and able to speak up. If you feel targeted, uncomfortable or concerned about someone else, you can reach out even if you are unsure what to call it.
01 / SPEAK UP
You can tell us about
any concern.
Reports can involve an event, another volunteer, a coordinator, a partner, or activity in the online network. Examples include:
- Bullying, targeting, harassment or discrimination.
- Unwanted attention, inappropriate messages, touching or pressure to keep a secret.
- Unsafe supervision, transport, event conditions or boundaries with a young person.
- Abuse, neglect, exploitation, retaliation, or a concern for someone else's safety.
You do not need proof or a complete account before raising a concern. Please do not investigate it yourself or post identifying details in a group chat or public story.
02 / REPORT PRIVATELY
Choose the person or channel
you feel comfortable with.
Tyrique Lambert
351-6935 ↗Founder and Chairperson. You may message directly rather than post in a group.
Alicia Crawford
282-3914 ↗Volunteer coordinator. Choose this contact if you would rather speak with Alicia.
If your concern involves one of the people listed, use another contact or report directly to the appropriate authority. A young volunteer can contact us directly and may also speak with a trusted adult. You do not need to raise a concern through the person involved.
03 / WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
We focus on safety
and a fair response.
We listen
We take the concern seriously and ask only for details needed to understand what happened and whether anyone needs immediate help.
We assess immediate safety
We consider practical steps to protect the people involved, including changes to an assignment or event contact when needed.
We decide next steps
We review the information available, respond within BEG's role, and refer matters to an event organiser or relevant authority when appropriate. Concerns about a child's safety can be reported directly to the Children's Authority.
We limit sharing
We share information only with people who need it to respond or protect someone. We cannot promise absolute secrecy, particularly when someone may be at risk or a report to authorities is needed.
04 / OUR EXPECTATIONS
Respect is part
of the work.
Everyone working with BEG is expected to respect personal boundaries, avoid intimidating or inappropriate conduct, and speak up about a possible risk. No one should be punished for raising a concern in good faith.
Volunteers aged 13–17 need administrator-confirmed guardian consent before event participation. Consent is one safeguard; it does not replace appropriate supervision or the duty to raise concerns. Event-specific instructions and the Volunteer Participation Agreement also apply.
We encourage volunteers to build their understanding of safer sport through the World Athletics Safeguarding Essentials course available through the portal.
YOU ARE NOT MAKING A FUSS
Tell someone.
We will listen.
For a safeguarding concern, contact safeguarding@behindeverygame.com. For ordinary registration or event questions, use volunteer@behindeverygame.com.
Last updated 2 November 2026.