Anti Discrimination Policy

As the Governing Body of the game, The RFU is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level.

Rugby belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, everyone equally. Our commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.

The following policies are at the heart of Market Harborough Rugby Union Football Club(MHRUFC) activities;

• MHRUFC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Rugby belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability,
• Equality of opportunity at MHRUFC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability,
• This includes;

1. the advertisement for volunteers,
2. the selection of candidates for volunteers,
3. courses,
4. external coaching and education activities and awards,
5. rugby development activities,
6. selection for teams,
7. appointments to honorary positions

• MHRUFC will not tolerate sexual or racial based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs,
• MHRUFC is committed to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within it’s own organisation and within rugby as a whole

 Updated: September 2006