Objectives

• To make boating an activity that is genuinely open to anyone who wishes to take part.
• To provide a framework for everyone to enjoy the sport, in whatever capacity and to whatever level the individual desires.
• To ensure that the LDSA’s services, including training schemes, are accessible to all, including those who have been under-represented in the past.

Policy Statement

The Lincoln & District Sailing Association is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and aims to ensure that all present and potential participants, members, instructors, coaches, competitors, officials, volunteers and employees are treated fairly and on an equal basis, irrespective of their gender, age, disability, ethnic origin. Colour, religion or belief, social status or sexual orientation.

Implementation

• The LDSA encourages its user groups to adopt a similar policy, so that they are seen as friendly, welcome and open to all.
• Appointments to voluntary or paid positions with the LDSA will be made solely on the basis of an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience.
• The LDSA will relax regulations in relation to LDSA training schemes which may inhibit the performance of candidates with special needs, provided that the standard, quality and integrity of schemes and assessments are not compromised.
• The LSDA reserves the right to discipline any of its members or employees who practise any form of discrimination in breach of this policy.
• The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored and evaluated on an on-going basis.