Pride Month

Posted: Wed, 8 Jun 2022 15:07

Pride Month

June is Pride Month, dedicated annually to the awareness and celebration of the LGBT+ community. People from the LGBT+ community continue to face significant barriers when it comes to accessing sport and physical activity.

The Club Matters LGBT+ inclusivity webpage provides some useful information, hints and tips for clubs and groups, such as:

- Actively encouraging LGBT+ to be part of their committees, boards, and workforce.

- Showcasing role models and supporting campaigns such as Pride Month.

- Using gender-neutral language where appropriate in communications, for example, use the word 'team' and 'sportsperson' rather than 'sportsman' or 'sportswoman'.

- Encouraging everyone who engages with their activities and facilities to positively challenge stereotypes and discriminatory language and behaviour if it is safe to do so.

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