Important Information for Goalkeepers & Parents

The safety, wellbeing and development of all goalkeepers is a priority at Matt Gilks Goalkeeping. To ensure training is delivered in a professional, safe and consistent manner, the following policies and requirements apply to all participants.

Please read this information carefully before attending training.

Medical Waiver & Consent

Before attending any training sessions, all goalkeepers must complete the Medical Waiver & Consent Form.
For goalkeepers under 18, this form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

The form is completed online and only needs to be submitted once, unless medical details change.

This waiver:

• Confirms medical fitness to train
• Discloses any relevant injuries or medical conditions
• Provides emergency contact details
• Confirms parental or guardian consent for goalkeepers under 18

Training cannot take place without a completed waiver on file. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring the information provided is accurate and kept up to date.

Your submission is securely stored and helps ensure training is delivered safely, professionally and with appropriate safeguarding in place.

Fitness to Train

By attending a session, goalkeepers (and parents/guardians) confirm that the participant is physically fit to take part in goalkeeper training, including pitch-based and gym-based activities.

If a goalkeeper is carrying an injury, returning from injury, or has any medical concerns, this must be disclosed in advance. Training may be adapted where appropriate, but the final decision on suitability to train rests with the coach.

Safeguarding & Supervision

Matt Gilks Goalkeeping operates with safeguarding as a priority at all times.

• All sessions are delivered in a professional training environment
• Goalkeepers under 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian
• Appropriate coach-to-player ratios are maintained
• Behaviour standards are enforced to ensure a positive learning environment

Any safeguarding concerns should be raised immediately.

Behaviour & Conduct

All goalkeepers are expected to:

• Show respect to coaches, other players and the facility
• Follow instructions during sessions
• Behave responsibly and safely at all times

Disruptive or unsafe behaviour may result in removal from a session. Repeated issues may lead to suspension of training without refund.

Injury & Liability

While all reasonable steps are taken to minimise risk, goalkeeper training is a physical activity and carries an inherent risk of injury.

By signing the waiver and attending sessions, participants acknowledge and accept this risk. Matt Gilks Goalkeeping cannot accept responsibility for injuries sustained during training unless caused by proven negligence.

Personal belongings are brought to the facility at the participant’s own risk.

Cancellations & Missed Sessions

Training blocks are booked in advance.

• Missed sessions cannot normally be refunded or carried over
• Sessions cancelled by Matt Gilks Goalkeeping (e.g. due to unforeseen circumstances) will be rearranged or credited where possible

Specific booking and cancellation terms will be outlined at the point of booking.

Photography & Media

From time to time, photographs or short video clips may be taken during training sessions for coaching review or promotional purposes.

Consent for media use is covered within the waiver. If you have any concerns regarding photography or video, please raise this before attending training.

Data Protection & Privacy

All personal data is handled in line with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

Information collected through forms or bookings is used solely for:

• Administering training
• Safeguarding and emergency contact purposes
• Communicating relevant updates

Full details can be found in the Privacy Policy.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions regarding policies, waivers or suitability to train, please get in touch before booking or attending a session.