Equity Policy Statement
Skills4sport is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sport 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.
Skills4sportrespects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.
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.
Skills4sportwill deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.
Racial Equality Charter for Sport
The charter is a public pledge, signed by the leaders of sport, commiting them to use their influence to create a world of sport in which all people can take part without facing racial discrimination of any kind.
Signatories pledge to:
- Challenge and remove racial discrimination in sport
- Encourage people from all communities to become involved in sport
- Welcome employees and spectators from all communities, and protect all employees and spectators from racial abuse and harassment
- Encourage skilled and talented individuals from all communities to become involved in all levels of sports administration, management and coaching
- Develop the best possible racial equality policies and practices that are subject to regular review and update
- Celebrate cultural diversity in sport