Racial Equality Policy

The AENA'S Equal opportunity Policy (1996) states that:

"No participant, volunteer, job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social class, colour, race, ethnic origin, religious belief or disability, or will be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not relevant to performance".

AENA Racial Equality Policy Statement The AENA recognises that ours is a a multi-cultural society and is committed to providing equal opportunities for people from all communities to take part in Netball.

The AENA recognises that members of some communities may have additional requirements for taking part in Netball and it will take positive action to ensure that the game is accessible to and enjoyable for everyone.

The AENA seeks to identify and eradicate barriers which might preclude members of ethnic communities from participating fully in Netball.

Aims

• To increase participation by players from ethnic communities at all levels of the game.
• To increase representation or members of ethnic communities in the voluntary and professional support structure of the game.
• To ensure that all participants can achieve their potential in netball in a climate free from discrimination or racial harassment.
• In order to fulfil its commitment and achieve those objectives, the AENA will produce and implement a Racial Equality Action Plan which will be regularly monitored and updated to ensure that all participants (participants may be current or potential players, coaches, umpires, administrators, other officials and volunteers, spectators and employees), irrespective of their ethnic origin, are treated fairly, with respect and are offered equal opportunities to participate in netball in whatever capacity and at whatever level they choose.
• The Racial Equality Action Plan, which will become an integral part of the AENA's overall development plans, will reflect the following aspirations:
• That every participant will be made aware of the AENA's commitment to provide equal opportunities to members of ethnic communities.
• That the Racial Equality Policy will be endorsed and supported by participants at every level of the Association.
• That members of ethnic communities will be consulted in the development of the AENA's Racial Equality Action Plan.
• That the AENA will work in partnership with other agencies to support the development, implementation and funding of the Racial Equality Action Plan.
• That all staff and appropriate volunteers will receive equity training and will be provided with written guidance on racial equality issues.
• That a nationally co-ordinated audit of all participants will be undertaken and updated on a regular basis to monitor the ethnic profile of the membership and staff of the Association.
• That the make-up of the AENA's affiliated clubs and representation on courses and qualification registers will reflect the ethnic profile of the local population.
• That representation on national/regional/county/club/league committees will reflect the ethnic profile of the population they serve (e.g. 5.5% nationally, * with variations at regional and county levels).
• That all events, courses, goods and services provided by the AENA will be accessible to and promoted to members of all communities.
• That all material printed or published by the AENA will reflect the ethnic profile of the population and make use of positive images.
• That the cultural diversity in Netball will be valued and that events and activities run especially for or by members of ethnic communities will be organised and supported.
• That all participants will recognise the significance of the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 which make it unlawful to discriminate on racial grounds - directly, indirectly, or by victimisation - in any of their activities.
• That all participants will recognise their duty to promote equal opportunities and good relations in everything they do.
• That any member or employee of the association who discriminates against or harasses any other person will be liable to disciplinary action according to the Articles and Byelaws of the AENA.

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