Equity Policy Statement 2008
This club is committed to ensuring that equity is a priority and is practised in all aspects of the clubs activities and underpins its development.In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:
“Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them.
It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society”.
The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.
The club will select, recruit, promote and train all personnel working for the club on the basis of merit and ability and by adapting facilities and equipment where necessary.
The club will communicate to all current, past and future club members its commitment to equal opportunities, and fulfil its social responsibility to all members ensuring that appropriate support is provided where necessary.
The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.
All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously and appropriate action will be taken if necessary, at the discretion of the committee.
