“A truly original way to get the message across”

Crossing the Lineby Geese Theatre Company

An interactive performance which explores safeguarding issues in a sporting contextWednesday 13 JuneOxford Brookes University Harcourt Hill Campus, OxfordMatinee performance - 3.30pm Evening performance - 7pm

Audiences are invited to consider a range of issues including the way in which perpetrators of abuse use sport to groom potential victims, the role of the welfare officer, whistleblowing, and the impact of abuse on the individual, the club and the sport. Finally it will consider the benefits of a pro-active rather than a reactive approach to Safeguarding.

Crossing the Lineby Geese Theatre Company

“An incredibly thought provoking experience providing a powerful learning opportunity”

Alison Chapman, County Welfare Officer, Oxfordshire Hockey Association

This is a must-see event for anyone involved in delivering

sport for young people. The target audience will include

coaches, volunteers, club committee members, welfare

officers, youth workers, teachers, those working within

Safeguarding and sports development professionals.

Wednesday 13 June 2012Main Lecture Theatre, Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, OX2 9AT

For further information and to book your ticketsplease visit:www.oxfordshiresport.org/crossingthelineor call 01865 252676

£10 per ticket (minimum age 18)Early Bird Discount – “Buy one get one free” until 31st May

The purpose of the Early Bird discount is more than just offering a great deal. We want you to bring someone else from your club or organisation as we firmly believe that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and not solely the responsibility of Welfare Officers.

If you’re from a sports club then invite your chairman, coaches or any other club volunteers. If you work with young people then bring along your colleagues.

By bringing a guest you can help to raise the profile of Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport in Oxfordshire.

3.30pm - Matinee Performance for sports development professionals and those working in the Safeguarding Children field.7pm – Evening Performance for welfare officers, club committee members and volunteers, coaches, youth workers, students, teachers and the general public.