England Golf has introduced that each one 1,735 golf golf equipment and 60 county unions within the nation have now achieved Respect in Golf standing by finishing the England Golf Phrases of Affiliation.
Because of this all affiliated golf equipment and counties in England have now applied – or reviewed and renewed – an equality, variety and inclusion (ED&I) coverage, stating that discrimination shouldn’t be acceptable, in addition to aligning disciplinary procedures to make sure any points are handled correctly, pretty and persistently.
This accreditation sits alongside and along with the SafeGolf accreditation already achieved by each membership, making certain that golf equipment and counties have a coverage and course of to create a secure and optimistic atmosphere for all these taking part, working and volunteering within the sport.
The Respect in Golf motion was launched in 2023 with the intention of inspiring golf amenities to turn into extra accessible and inclusive to all, making certain that folks from any stroll of life really feel welcome to take up the sport and to take part at no matter social and/or aggressive stage they get pleasure from most.
Commentating on the notable milestone, England Golf Chief Government Jeremy Tomlinson stated: “Our England Golf Help Staff have labored tirelessly to assist golf equipment and counties throughout the nation in 2024 to turn into Respect in Golf accredited. Respect in Golf runs by all the things we do every day, so it’s an enormous achievement for our sport to have all golf equipment and counties in settlement and on board with what we’re collectively making an attempt to realize.
“We’ve made, and proceed to make, nice strides in not solely rising participation all through underrepresented teams, but in addition addressing and altering long-held perceptions of golf. By persevering with to coach individuals about Respect in Golf and dealing alongside our fellow Dwelling Nations, business companions and affiliated golf equipment, we stay dedicated to driving the message that there is no such thing as a place for any type of discrimination in golf. Golf belongs to everybody and all who play, and all who aspire to play, will need to have an equal alternative to take action.
“We embrace our accountability to encourage probably the most welcoming atmosphere for all to get pleasure from our sport, and our position to prioritise that the security and integrity of all in our sport is protected.”
England Golf additionally prioritised facility affiliation assist in 2024, to work with amenities together with driving ranges, simulators and journey golf programs, in serving to convey extra individuals into the sport. Over 80 have affiliated to this point, and the England Golf Help Staff are working with them to proactively entice extra individuals into taking part in golf, whereas aiding with promotion, ED&I and safeguarding.
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