EQUITY POLICY

Orrell RUFC 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.

AII 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.

Mini & Junior Chairman & Committee
Orrell Rugby Union Football Club