Equity at Events and Courses

The check list below is a useful reminder when checking organisation of events. It also touches on the role models we portray and about our responsibility to actively promote paddlesports as a ‘sport for all’. The following list is not exhaustive and is not in any particular order.

Venue

• Is venue accessible for public transport?
• If wheel chair users are attending is the car parking accessible?
• Are there clear signs to and at the venue?
• Is the fire alarm visual as well as audible?
• Are all escape routes clear and accessible at all times?
• Is there a toilet and accommodation suitable for disabled participants and spectators?
• Are there women only changing facilities?
• If participants/spectators with young children will attend are there baby changing facilities?

Speakers/Facilitators

• Are speakers/facilitators aware of the SCA Equity Policy and their role in its implementation?

Promotion

• Is the publicity in Plain English?
• Does the publicity distribution process include the informal networks and community focal points?

Event

• Have you consulted with representatives from groups you hope to attract to the event?
• Is the timing of the event appropriate and user friendly?
• Is the pricing affordable for a wide band of potential participants?
• Is the equipment suitable for a wide band of potential participants?

Participants

• Is there a code of practice?
• Are there ways of monitoring behaviour?
• Is there a suggestions/complaints procedure?

Download this as a pdf - Checklist for running events and courses