WARNING TO PARENTS

It has come to our attention that late on Saturday evening an A4 looking for a partner advert featuring a photo of a 14 year old girl complete with contact details was displayed on one of the walls in the MENS toilet on the ground floor of the Winter Gardens. Sadly the gentleman who reported it to us was upset and was unable to
report any details that would have allowed us to contact the Parents to warn them of the possible consequences of displaying an advert of this type in any public place let alone a men’s toilet.

EADA takes Child protection extremely seriously and we have our own Officer who deals with matters on this subject. It is impossible for EADA or the Professionals to check everyone who comes through the door to watch or take part in an event. We are therefore heavily reliant on parents being fully aware of the possible dangers that exist in our sport. We already advise parents to accompany their children in the changing rooms and not to change Children in the Dance Hall at events. And report anything of concern in relation to child protection to EADA. In addition Parents we would ask you to avoid placing Partner adverts in public places where their viewing cannot be monitored, including changing rooms, ballrooms, toilets.

Thank you for your cooperation.

EADA COUNCIL