Equity policy statement

Kells ARLFC 

1.   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.

 2.   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.

 3.   The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their

sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment

and abuse.

 4.   All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory

behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

5.   The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour

seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.