- Get support and involve senior coaches and managers.
- Use gender neutral language and avoid stereotypes about what is masculine or feminine behaviour.
- Always challenge language, behaviour or ‘banter’ that is offensive to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.
- Make sure it’s as unacceptable as other types of behaviour, like racism or religious intolerance, and communicate this to members and parents.
- Be approachable as a club and make the effort to find out more about local organisations and groups that offer support to LGBT young people or adults.
- Challenge positively. Use questions and explain why and how someone’s words and actions have an impact.
- Work with club members to create a set of values that includes respect for everyone.
- Make LGBT issues more visible – use Stonewall’s posters and run campaigns like Rainbow Laces.
- Offer mixed teams and exercises where possible.
- Be confident and positive about making sport open to everyone – mistakes may be made along the way, but remember you’re going in the right direction.
Skills School
Who knows where a Skills School day could take you?
We are looking for our next batch of eager youngsters to take part in a host of sessions UK-wide.
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