Equality and diversity Policy
Scalby Juniors Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply
throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by anyone
who wants to participate in it.
Scalby Juniors Football Club in all its activities will not discriminate or in any way, treat
anyone less favourably on grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation,
marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.
The club will ensure it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and
opportunities for all members of the community to take part in and enjoy its activities.
Scalby Juniors Football Club will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of
an individual, which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable is
regarded as discrimination.
This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discrimatory behaviour, whether
physical or verbal. The club will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate
action in whatever context it occurs.
This policy is fully supported by the Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation
of this policy.
Scalby Juniors Football Club is committed to taking positive action where inequalities exist
and to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events
and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination and promote equality in
football.
Scalby Juniors Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and
requires all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the
Equality Act 2010.
Scalby Juniors Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims
when brought to its attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is
found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions are imposes as
appropriate.