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United against Homophobia in Sports

United against Homophobia in Sports. Who and why ?. Sean Mallon Rugby referee Assistent project manager ‘Safe Sports Climate ’ (NL) To explain how rugby deals with all forms of discrimination To learn and hopefully change myself and influence others. RUGBY CHARTER.

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United against Homophobia in Sports

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  1. United againstHomophobia in Sports UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  2. Who and why? • Sean Mallon • Rugby referee • Assistent project manager ‘Safe SportsClimate’ (NL) • To explainhow rugby deals with all forms of discrimination • To learn and hopefullychangemyself and influenceothers UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  3. RUGBY CHARTER

  4. Rugby – A sport for all? • The Laws provide players of different physiques, skills, genders and ages with the opportunity to participate at their levels of ability in a controlled, competitive and enjoyable environment. It is incumbent upon all who play Rugby to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game. • What has rugby understood under ‘all’ and ‘genders’? UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  5. Nigel Owens – Behind the Whistle UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  6. Video – key points? • Normal? • Coming out • Illness • Accepting himself • Acceptance by others? • Inspirational • Role model UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  7. Rugby - a homophobic environment? • Neutral – sexuality irrelevant • Judgement on skill, speed, strength • How does this sit with holistic development? • Passive acceptance • Is this an adequate response? UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  8. Rugby – a different mindset? • Is ‘Passive acceptance’ enough? • True ‘sport for all’ • Change to ‘Active encouragement’ • … UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

  9. Dealing with discrimination • Accepted standards of behaviour • Collective responsibility • Specific role captains and referee • Do not isolate the referee in the decision making process • Differentiate between on-field, around field, off-field (stands) • Definition of what constitutes discrimination UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORTS

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