INCLUSIVE Policies, Resources and Guidelines
Hockey NSW is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all people, including those of diverse sexualities and genders. Being an inclusive sport not only reflects our core values, it also reflects the diversity of our local communities.
Hockey NSW has a zero-tolerance to any form of bullying, harassment and/or vilification towards people with diverse sexualities and/or genders. This includes forms of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and/or interphobia.
We're passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and actives lives. Hockey NSW in Partnership with Hockey Australia celebrates diversity of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersex status ability, skill, cultural background, ethnicity, location religious or political beliefs or life stage and welcomes everyone, exactly as they are.
Truly inclusive sport cannot be accomplished by a few; it must be done in partnership. Everyone across the sport sector has a part to play in being more inclusive, and there are already many great examples in sport of things that everyone can do. But there is still a long way to go.
As part of our commitment Hockey NSW has adopted the Hockey Australia "Guidelines for the Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse People in Community Hockey".
Additionally, while each piece of governance may not clearly articulate it, every Hockey NSW policy is inclusive of people with diverse genders and sexualities, including their families (where applicable). This also includes any Hockey Australia policies or guidelines that Hockey NSW has adopted as a matter of National alignment.
Trans and Gender Diverse Guidelines
Creating an LGBTI+ Inclusive Club (Play by the Rules)
For more information about Hockey NSW's LGBTIQ+ inclusion policies, head to our inclusion hub by clicking here.