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Sean Mallon Rugby referee Assistent project manager ‘Safe Sports Climate’ (NL) To explain how rugby deals with all forms of discrimination To learn and hopefully change myself and influence others UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS
The Laws provide players of different physiques, skills, genders and ages with the opportunity to participate at their levels of ability in a controlled, competitive and enjoyable environment. It is incumbent upon all who play Rugby to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game. What has rugby understood under ‘all’ and ‘genders’? UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS
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Normal? Coming out Illness Accepting himself Acceptance by others? Inspirational Role model UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS
Neutral – sexuality irrelevant Judgement on skill, speed, strength How does this sit with holistic development? Passive acceptance Is this an adequate response? UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS
Is ‘Passive acceptance’ enough? True ‘sport for all’ Change to ‘Active encouragement’ … UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS
Accepted standards of behaviour Collective responsibility Specific role captains and referee Do not isolate the referee in the decision making process Differentiate between on-field, around field, off- field (stands) Definition of what constitutes discrimination UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS