Chipstead Hard Court Tennis Club

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Purpose of this policy

This policy sets out Chipstead Hard Court Tennis Club’s  commitment to a culture of everyday inclusion and driving greater diversity and equitable outcomes in tennis. It outlines some of the ways in which we will work to bring this commitment to life. It sets out what our membership can expect of us, and holds us to account against, in the way we operate on a day-to-day basis.

Diversity is the mix of characteristics, experiences and other distinctions which make people different from one another. This can include differences in race, sex, religion, sexual identity, age, gender identity, socio-economic background or whether someone is disabled. Understanding this mix is vital to being able to make all people feel included. 

Inclusion for all is the ultimate goal; it is a culture in which everybody can feel comfortable and confident to be themselves, no matter their visible or hidden differences. Diversity without inclusion means that people from more diverse backgrounds will feel excluded and so that diversity, and the benefits for tennis or an organisation which come with it, will not last.

Chipstead Hard Court Tennis Club is fully committed to playing its part in opening tennis up. We will do this by building a culture of everyday inclusion and operating in a way which enables, encourages and values greater diversity for all, in all aspects of our sport, with the intention that the sport and our Venue reflect the diversity of the communities around us.

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