This club
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 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
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,
according
to club disciplinary procedures.