UD Las Palmas Engages Families in Youth Academy Development and Protection Policies
UD Las Palmas held meetings with families of youth academy players to discuss child protection policies and reinforce the club's educational and social commitment.
- • UD Las Palmas held meetings with parents and guardians of youth academy players.
- • Discussions focused on child protection policies and family codes of conduct.
- • The initiative is part of the club’s strategy to promote a safe and educational environment.
- • Club officials and foundation representatives participated in the meetings.
Key details
UD Las Palmas recently organized a series of meetings with the parents and legal guardians of players in its youth academy to foster better communication and reinforce the club's holistic approach to youth development. The meetings took place at the Gran Canaria Arena on October 20, 21, and 22, covering players from the benjamín category through juvenil B, reflecting the club’s inclusive focus across its nine youth teams.
Key topics during these sessions included the Policy for the Protection of Minors and Codes of Conduct for families, measures designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and educational environment within the club. The initiative involved collaboration with the UD Las Palmas Foundation and featured prominent club figures such as Nicolás Ortega, Vice President of UD Las Palmas; Manuel Rodríguez 'Tonono', Director of the Training and Recruitment Department; Paquito Ortiz, head of innovation at the Foundation and Child Defender of UD Las Palmas; and Pachi Naranjo from the Psychology Department.
This effort is part of UD Las Palmas’ institutional strategy to strengthen its youth academy model by emphasizing not only athletic training but also educational and social values. The club’s commitment to child protection and family involvement aims to build a comprehensive support structure that nurtures young players on and off the field.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.