Equality & Diversity Officer Training 2015

Ice Breaker What's your name What's your sport What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you at Hallam?

Session objectives To understand the role of a club committee and where you fit into it To understand your responsibilities and commitments To gain a better understanding of equity in sport To understand the role of participation sport in making your club more open and inclusive

So much information that everyone needs to know...

What does everyone need to know? Slide Title You need to know about Club Culture Position of Responsibility Representing Members Policies & Procedures Sports Club Constitution Registration & Membership Process Using the Students' Union Website

Club Culture

Rate you club culture... Slide Title Definition of culture The attitudes and behaviour characteristic of a particular social group Complete the slip stating your score and why you believe this is an accurate account of the culture within your club. Negative Positive

An ideal club culture... Slide Title FUN INCLUSIVE ENJOYABLE CHALLENGING SOCIAL PERFORMANCE DRIVEN WELCOMING FRIENDLY OPEN TO CHANGE DIVERSE

Responsibility

You are responsible... Slide Title As a committee member you hold a position of responsibility. This means that if there is a disciplinary within your club, responsibility could fall on you, even if you weren't involved. Consequences could be that you are stripped of your role and restricted from being on any committee in the future. You could also have to face Students' Union and University Disciplinary procedures.

Represent

Represent your members... Slide Title The committee exists to represent club members What would you do in the following situations... The club committee is discussing the option of buying a large piece of equipment from the clubs account and can't come to an agreement Club members are unhappy with the time of one of their training sessions Club members want their Sports Ball tickets subsidising by club funding

Policies & Procedures

There have been a lot of changes... Slide Title You have to do everything we have covered whilst operating within the Students' Unions policies and procedures. Some Policies and Procedures will be covered in more detail shortly but I would strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with all of them. They can be viewed on the Students' Union Website.

Sports Club Constitution

Your club constitution... Slide Title It includes details about: Purpose Membership Committee Meetings Roles Finance Winding Up You will all have to sign the constitution to show that you agree on and understand how your club should operate

Membership & Registration

What's the process? Slide Title The process can be viewed on the Students' Union website and anytime. Let's go through it step by step It's vital that everyone registers on the SU website and pay's the appropriate membership and it's your responsibility as a committee to make sure members complete the process. We will be doing spot checks at training and before fixtures!

SU Website

Make the most out of the website... Slide Title You have access to the following tools via the SU website Edit your page content View members View Sales reports View Purchase Reports Send messages to members Upload Resources Set up a product (Chairs & Treasurers Only)

Make the most out of the website... Slide Title We need a volunteer to log in to the website so we can show you how it all works!

Task Why did you chose to run for Equalities and Diversity Officer? What is your understanding of the role?

Constitutional Role Description To actively monitor the Club's activities to ensure that they are inclusive to all members regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, race or disability To ensure all Club members are not discriminated against on any grounds detailed in To ensure that the club has a clear and transparent selection policy for team selection or entry to competitions and events To liaise with the Sports & Physical Activity Officer and/or Sports staff if there are any equal opportunities issues To be the main point of contact for Club members to speak confidentially about equality and diversity.

Responsibilities Work with liberation groups (BME, LGBT+, Disabled Students, Women Students, Mature Students) Support and promote SU equalities campaigns (Time For Change, Out in Sport, etc.) Signpost people to participation sport opportunities Help integrate participants of all abilities

Inclusive sport 'Low ability' participants in sport: –Does your club have a trial/selection process? –Does your club focus on training for competing in BUCS?

Participation Sport at Hallam Does your club have a 'participation sport' session? - if so, what is the relationship between 'low ability' participants and the rest of the club - if not, what could you do to cater for 'low ability' participants?

Selection Policy Can you be more equitable? Is there capacity in your club to have development squads? Can you have more teams (if not entered into BUCS, a local league? Can you signpost them to other activity at the University?

Social Sport and USAF

Intramural

Events Get Active Week Intramural Varsity 'Try it out' sessions

What next? Slide Title Equity in Sport course - SHU Active Coach Education programme - October Social sport and USAF sessions Intramural Development squads Club Development Plans Ryan Amos

Who is disadvantaged in sport? Barriers to participation Challenging inequitable behaviour Dealing with inequitable behaviour Action plan for your role

"Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It's about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society" Sport England 2000

Who is Disadvantaged in Sport? Although many different groups of people are disadvantaged in sport. There are particular groups of people who generally experience discrimination on a more regular basis Disabled people People from minority ethnic communities Women and girls Economically disadvantaged people People of different ages Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Remember: some people may fall into more than 1 category. These aren't the only ones. It's important to identify who these people are and seek advice

Barriers to Participation Lack of awareness of activities on offer Inconvenient times Lack of spare time Domestic/ work commitments taking priority Inconvenient venues Poor facilities Lack of transport Fear for personal safety travelling to/from venue Expense of participation Previous negative experiences (PE at school) Lack of motivation Parental attitudes and influences What do you think could be barriers to participation in your sport?

Some barriers are relevant to people from key equality strands Equality StrandBarriers Disabled peopleAssumptions Lack of informed coaches Poor communication Poor facilities Minority Ethnic GroupsCultural/ Religious Influences Fear of discrimination Unwelcoming environment Women and GirlsPractical - personal safety, lack of female coaches Personal - body image, lack of confidence, peer-group pressure social and cultural - People of Different AgesAttitudes of others Other commitments Low self esteem Poor communication Economically Disadvantaged People Cost of activity Inconvenient venue - travel cost Low self-esteem LGBTAttitudes of others Low self-esteem Fear of bullying

1 more disadvantage group... Does your club have a trial process? Does your club solely focus on training for competing in BUCS? You are not being equitable to: 'Low ability' participants or beginners Can you be more equitable? Is there capacity in your club to have development squads? Can you have more teams (if not entered into BUCS, a local league? Can you signpost them to other activity at the University? Simple questioning at the sports fair can help filter out those who should trial, and those who should be signposted to 'recreation activity'. The way your club handles this should be done in an equitable way

Task 2 In your groups.. 1. List equitable ways a club could handle 'low ability'/ beginners 2. List inequitable ways a club would handle 'low ability'/beginners

Challenging Inequitable Behaviour As Equal Opportunities Officer you have a responsibility to behave equitably yourself and promote equitable behaviour among your club members. Type of Inequitable Behaviour Examples VerbalRacist, sexist or homophobic language. Ridicule or bullying because of a personal characteristic (e.g being disabled) WrittenAll of the above written in some way (eg mobile phone text, social media) PhysicalAction taken against somebody because of their race, gender, personal characteristics, sexuality. Examples include: o Pushing o Punching o biting o Tripping up and pretending it was an accident o touching somebody inappropriately o stealing or destroying other people's property o excluding somebody from taking part

Dealing with Inequitable Behaviour Having a code of practice Avoid confrontation select the most appropriate time and place to challenge inequitable behaviour Be a good role model Use language that is relevant, sensitive and appropriate devise a way to punish persistent offenders devise a way to reward fair play and equitable behaviour Just because one person doesn't take offence, others might - point this out. If you feel you can't deal with a situation. Note down the problem and speak to Students' Union staff.

Your Role Action Plan: If someone feels discriminated. How can they make themselves heard? –Will you introduce yourself as Equal Opps? Be approachable? –Promote how someone can contact you if they have a problem? –If you can't deal with the situation, do you know who to go to for help? How will you make sure your club understands equal opportunities? –How are you going to share the information your learnt today? –What procedures are you going to put in place? already in place? Does your club have a selection policy? –Is it fair? –Who makes sure the policy is followed? (you? everyone?)

Any questions?