The Equestrian Affairs Department (EAD) of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) acknowledge the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practices that reflect international best practice.

Every equestrian rider at the HKJC is entitled to learn and train in a safe, motivating environment and be provided with the highest possible standard of care. The EAD of the HKJC are committed to implementing this Safeguarding Policy to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from harm and abuse.

The purpose of this policy is:

• to protect children and vulnerable adults when receiving training or services from the EAD or when participating in equestrian or related activities overseen by the EAD;
• to provide all staff with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding;
• to promote best practice in providing riders with appropriate safety and protection under their coaching or training programmes and competitions;
• to allow all staff to make informed and confident responses to specific child protection issues; and
• to protect HKJC from the damage that can be caused by allegations of abuse.

The Safeguarding Committee (SC) :

• Executive Manager, Equestrian Affairs
• Executive Manager, Equestrian Affairs Projects
• Executive Manager, Security Policy, Risk and Emergency Planning
• Executive Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations
• Senior Manager, Equestrian, Beas River Equestrian Centre
• Manager, Human Resources (Business Facing)
• Manager, Equestrian Affairs Administration

The Safeguarding Officers (SO's):

• Stephane Morai, Senior Manager, Equestrian – Beas River Equestrian Centre
• Debbie Lee, Senior Equestrian Coach (Educational & Training) – Beas River Equestrian Centre
• Bee Chan, Senior Manager, Equestrian – Tuen Mun Public Riding School
• Kenny Wong – Senior Equestrian Coach – Lei Yue Mun Public Riding School
• Nicola Craven, Senior Equestrian Coach – Pokfulam Public Riding School

For further information, to report an incident or if you have any safeguarding concerns please email: safeguarding@hkjc.org.hk