INCLUSION

SAWHA INCLUSION POLICY

SAWHA IS PROUD TO HAVE ONE OF THE FIRST INCLUSION POLICIES OF IT’S KIND IN RECREATIONAL HOCKEY.

This policy is more than words on paper; it reflects our belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued on and off the ice.

INCLUSION POLICY OBJECTIVE

The Southern Alberta Women’s Hockey Association (SAWHA) recognizes that any form of racism, discrimination, harassment, bullying or violence is detrimental to our membership, not only for the group(s) this behaviour is aimed at, but for everyone who participates in SAWHA activities.

SAWHA is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive and safe hockey environment, which is free from discrimination or harassment, where all individuals, including people of all races, as well as LGBTQ+, gender diverse and two-spirit are treated respectfully, can fully participate and feel valued.

All participants in SAWHA activities are expected to uphold these values and actively maintain a hockey environment that fosters respect, is anti-discriminatory and actively anti-racist. SAWHA has implemented definitive procedures to address any incidents in violation of this policy, including specific and extreme consequences for the greatest offenders.

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