All our Archery GB qualified coaches are DBS checked.

We are an inclusive club with a commitment to cater for all age groups, abilities, disabilities, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, faith, and culture.

RCA is an environment that promotes dignity and respect for all stakeholders and fully embrace the Archery GB Equality & Diversity Policy.

RCA promotes equality and creates an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of everyone are recognised and valued.

The club makes opportunities for training, development, and progression available to all members.

If you have a specific question you wish to discuss privately, please contact our Safeguarding Officer at safeguarding@rochdalearchers.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Statement

We aim to represent and serve all RCA archers as equals, valuing the diversity of their contributions and aspirations, no matter who they are or what their circumstances. We will promote equal opportunities and good community relations, respecting and valuing the diversity of people in the club.

We will:

create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of everyone are recognised and valued
create an enviro1m1ent that promotes dignity and respect for all stakeholders
not accept any forn1 of discrimination, intimidation, bullying, victimisation, or harassment, and will take disciplinary action against those that break this policy
make opportunities for training, development, and progression available to all staff
promote equality, as we believe this is good practice for us and all member clubs, affiliated associations, suppliers, and sponsors
encourage anyone who feels they have been discriminated against to raise their concerns so we can act
encourage employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect
regularly review all our practices and procedures so that fairness is always maintained
tell all employees that we have an equality and diversity policy and that they must keep to our requirements and promote fairness, and
let funding agencies and other stakeholders know about the policy.

Disability

What do we mean by Disability Equality?

We recognise that a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for disabled archers. So, they can have equal access to everything.

We have identified several specific actions designed to promote positive attitudes towards disabled people. We have committed to:

reduced fees for disabled archers
we have a formal and informal system of mentoring disabled archers.

Gender

What do we mean by Gender Equality?

We recognise that a person's gender refers to the fact that they are male or female. In relation to a group of people, it refers to either men or women or to boys or girls.

RCA is committed to promoting an ethos that safeguards the dignity and well-being of everyone and encourages practices that consider the rights of individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment and victimisation directed at anyone because of their gender.

We recognise that stereotypes exist for both genders and some can lose opportunities because of these stereotypes and welcome the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with specific provision for Gender Equality.

Promote equality of opportunity between women and men in all our functions.

Our achievements:

increased the number of women on the committee/governors
increased the number of women coaches
hold regular ladies nights, usually in the winter.

Gender Reassignment

What do we mean by gender reassignment?

We recognise that a person may express their gender in a way that differs from or is inconsistent with the physical gender that they were born with.

We understand gender reassignment does not necessarily require a medical process to be undertaken and that a person will be protected because of gender reassignment if they:

make their intention known to someone at the club
start to behave or dress according to the gender they identify with Undergo treatment such as surgery or hormone therapy
have already received gender recognition under the gender recognition act 2004.

The club will also respect the confidentiality of those seeking gender reassignment and will provide a supportive environment within its school community.

Race

What do we mean by Race Equality?

RCA adopts the definition of Race as outlined in the Equality Act 2010 as one of the protected characteristics which refer to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship) ethnic or national origins.

RCA is committed to promoting an ethos that safeguards the dignity and well-being of everyone and encourages practices that consider the rights of individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. We recognise that race discrimination, harassment and victimisation may be experienced by all in several ways, including day-to- day interaction with fellow members/visitors.

The club also recognises that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic archers may experience discrimination on the basis of race, colour, nationality and ethnic origin. This discrimination can manifest itself in all areas of their lives and can have serious consequences in terms of damaging people emotionally and physically and limiting life choices and opportunities.

The directors, committee and governing body does not tolerate any form of race discrimination which it recognises is unacceptable, discriminatory, and unlawful, and is proactive in ensuring that people whatever their race, are treated fairly.

We will comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 about Race Equality.

Religion or Belief

What do we mean by Religion or Belief equality?

A Religion or belief refers to a religious and/or philosophical belief including lack of belief (e.g. Atheism). A religion must be identifiable and have a clear structure or belief system. A belief need not include faith or worship of a god or gods, but must affect how a person lives their lives or perceives the world (e.g. Humanism)

RCA is committed to promoting an ethos that safeguards the dignity and well-being of everyone and encourages practices that consider the rights of individuals to be treated with dignity and respect.

We recognise that discrimination, harassment, and victimisation on the grounds of religion and/or belief or non-belief may be experienced in several ways, including day-to-day interaction with fellow archers.

The club seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination and prejudice based on religion and/or belief or non-belief, either direct or indirect, and is committed to treating staff, pupils, and others fairly, regardless of their religion or belief and will not condone unfavourable treatment on this basis.

We will comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 about religion or belief and any incidents of bullying, harassment and/or victimisation on the grounds of religion and/or belief or non-belief will be taken seriously.

Sexual Orientation

What do we mean by sexual orientation equality?

The club uses the definition as outlined in legislation as sexual orientation meaning a person's sexual orientation towards:

Persons of the same sex Persons of the opposite sex, or Persons of either sex

The club extends the definition of this protected characteristic of sexual orientation to include references to a person who is of a particular sexual orientation, or

References to persons who share the same sexual orientation Our commitment

The club will combat discrimination faced by lesbians, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. We want to ensure equality of opportunity for LGB people across our provision,

We will respect the rights of individuals to be open about their sexual orientation, tackle homophobia, challenge stereotyping and improve knowledge about LGB communities, both internally and to the community.

The club recognises the need to protect members from unlawful discrimination and harassment on grounds of sexual orientation as required by the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation). We are committed to taking a pro-active approach to preventing all forms of homophobia within the club.

We will deal with complaints of discrimination and harassment speedily in accordance with our discipline and grievance policy.