Inclusion, Safety and Support Policy
Purpose
Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:
This code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned activities.
Equal Opportunity
Wendouree Archery Club supports equal opportunity as applied to membership, coaching, committee appointments and player selection and will make decisions based on a person’s skills with disregard to personal characteristics including race, gender, marital/parental status, physical or intellectual impairment, same sex preference, age, or political affiliation or beliefs. The exception to this statement exist where a rule or bi-law has been established by the Club, Association or State Body that prohibits participation of an individual in a particular competition because of safety or maturation considerations.
All members of the Club are expected to treat all people with respect and not to discriminate directly or indirectly against people based on personal characteristics including those listed. Any person engaging in behaviour deemed as racially vilifying, homophobic, or discriminatory will encounter disciplinary action.
Access and Equity
The club will:
Anti Harassment
Harassment of any kind is not acceptable at Wendouree Archery Club and complaints related to behaviour of this nature (see definition) will be treated as serious and will be dealt with promptly, confidentially and impartially by the Committee or chosen independent party. No person who lodges a complaint with respect to harassment will be disadvantaged because they have made the complaint.
Racial Vilification
Wendouree Archery Club supports diversity and is proud to have a membership that is multi cultural and reflective of the broader community. The Wendouree Archery Club is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial vilification and/or racial discrimination.
This policy is not a substitute for legislation but reinforces the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 at Club level. Under this Club policy:
No person, member, spectator, official or otherwise associated with the Club, will engage in conduct that offends, insults, ridicules, threatens, disparages, incites hatred against, or vilifies another person on the basis of their race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.
In the event that there is an alleged breach of this policy, a coach, spectator, or participant may lodge a complaint by 5.00pm the day following, to the President. The complaint should be in writing.
Grievance and complaints
As per Wendouree Archery Club Constitution 2013 – Division 2 – Disciplinary Action & Division 3 – Grievance Procedure.
Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:
- inclusion of every person regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientation
- inclusion of every person regardless of their race, culture or religion
- opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the sport and develop to their full potential
- respect is shown towards others, the club and the broader community
- a safe and inclusive environment for all
- elimination of violent and abusive behaviour
- protection from harassment or intimidation.
This code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned activities.
Equal Opportunity
Wendouree Archery Club supports equal opportunity as applied to membership, coaching, committee appointments and player selection and will make decisions based on a person’s skills with disregard to personal characteristics including race, gender, marital/parental status, physical or intellectual impairment, same sex preference, age, or political affiliation or beliefs. The exception to this statement exist where a rule or bi-law has been established by the Club, Association or State Body that prohibits participation of an individual in a particular competition because of safety or maturation considerations.
All members of the Club are expected to treat all people with respect and not to discriminate directly or indirectly against people based on personal characteristics including those listed. Any person engaging in behaviour deemed as racially vilifying, homophobic, or discriminatory will encounter disciplinary action.
Access and Equity
The club will:
- Value the diversity of its participants and welcomes people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate in the club
- Ensure equity is adopted across all areas of its operations including representation in areas of decision-making. The development of consistent and transparent procedures for selection, dealing with grievances etc will assist in the fair treatment of those associated with the club
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally, regardless of age, gender, race, ability, religious belief, sexuality and /or preferences or social / economic status
- Recognise the role every person plays to make the club a success. Success is not only measured by the on-field results, but by the feel and atmosphere of the club
- Commit to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in a friendly and positive environment, free of harassment and intimidation and abuse. All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality in opportunity
- Deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary guidelines and grievance procedures. These dealings should be transparent and consistent
- Help new members feel like they belong, by introducing them to other members and showing them around the club
- Ensure that where juniors are concerned, that equal learning opportunities and playing time are put ahead of winning.
Anti Harassment
Harassment of any kind is not acceptable at Wendouree Archery Club and complaints related to behaviour of this nature (see definition) will be treated as serious and will be dealt with promptly, confidentially and impartially by the Committee or chosen independent party. No person who lodges a complaint with respect to harassment will be disadvantaged because they have made the complaint.
- Complaints relating to harassment should be dealt with as most serious and may require the involvement of an independent mediator, or the police in the case of a criminal offence
- Internally, formal complaints should be received by the President (unless the complaint directly concerns the President)
- On receiving a complaint the President will decide whether:
- they are the most appropriate person to receive and handle the complaint;
- the nature and seriousness of the complaint warrants a formal resolution procedure;
- to appoint a person to investigate (gather more information on) the complaint;
- to refer the complaint to mediation;
- to refer the complaint to a hearings tribunal;
- to refer the matter to the police or other appropriate authority; and/or
- to implement any interim arrangements that will apply until the complaint process set out in these Procedures is completed.
- Regardless of the process adopted, it will be based on the principles of justice where:
- Both the complainant and the respondent must know the full details of what is being said against them and have the opportunity to respond
- Decision maker(s) must be unbiased, fair and just
- Penalties imposed must be fair
Racial Vilification
Wendouree Archery Club supports diversity and is proud to have a membership that is multi cultural and reflective of the broader community. The Wendouree Archery Club is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial vilification and/or racial discrimination.
This policy is not a substitute for legislation but reinforces the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 at Club level. Under this Club policy:
No person, member, spectator, official or otherwise associated with the Club, will engage in conduct that offends, insults, ridicules, threatens, disparages, incites hatred against, or vilifies another person on the basis of their race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.
In the event that there is an alleged breach of this policy, a coach, spectator, or participant may lodge a complaint by 5.00pm the day following, to the President. The complaint should be in writing.
Grievance and complaints
As per Wendouree Archery Club Constitution 2013 – Division 2 – Disciplinary Action & Division 3 – Grievance Procedure.
