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3. Equity Policy


CTVHC is committed to ensuring that ‘equity’ is incorporated across all aspects of its
development. CTVHC adopts the following practices:
  • The club acknowledges and adopts Sport England’s definition of Sports Equity. This
  • states that ‘Sports Equity’ is about:
    1. Fairness in sport,
    2. Equality of access,
    3. Recognizing inequalities and taking steps to address them,
    4. 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.
  • The club will treat everyone equally within the context of Hockey regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
  • The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy hockey 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 in accordance with the club's disciplinary procedures.