Walsall RFC Equity Policy


Equity Policy Statement

Walsall RFC is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts fully endorses the Equity Policy Statement of the RFU, namely that the aim should always be:

“....... to ensure that all people , irrespective of their age, gender, ability, race, religion, ethnic origin, creed, colour, nationality, social status or sexual orientation, have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in rugby union at all levels and in all roles.

That includes participation as a beginner or elite performer, and as a coach, official, referee, manager, administrator or spectator”.

Walsall Rugby Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport 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 view any transgression of this policy in a very serious light and will deal with incidents of unacceptable behaviour in terms of the Club`s disciplinary procedures or other relevant provisions/processes.