AMSPL INCLUSION POLICY
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ACCESS POLICY
DEFINITIONS
The following terms have these meanings in this Policy:
a) "Individuals" – All members and registered participants, as defined by the Aurora Mixed Slo Pitch League (AMSPL) bylaws, as well as all Individuals engaged in
activities with AMSPL, including but not limited to; athletes, coaches, referees, directors,
managers and administrators.
b) "Underrepresented Group" – a group of individuals with shared personal
characteristics that AMSPL has identified as under-represented or one that has had
barriers to accessing AMSPL resources, programs, and initiatives. This includes but is
not limited to; children in low income families, Indigenous people, people with
disabilities, seniors, newcomers to Canada, and members of the LGBTQ2S+
communities.
POLICY STATEMENT
AMSPL is committed to providing a sport and work environment that provides fair and
inclusive access.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to outline AMSPL’s commitment to inclusion and access in
all programs, services, and operations.
SCOPE AND APPLICATION
This Policy applies to all AMSPL Individuals, including, but not limited to; staff, Board
members, volunteers, athletes, coaches, and officials.
PROVISIONS
AMSPL prohibits discriminatory practices.
AMSPL supports inclusion and access for all participants including those considered to
be a member of an Underrepresented Group.
AMSPL will endeavour to increase the opportunities for participation in AMSPL leadership and programs by:
a) Supporting inclusion, equity, and access for Under-Represented Groups
b) Ensuring that the achievement of equitable opportunities is a key consideration when
developing, updating, or delivering AMSPL’s programs and policies
c) Ensuring that individuals from Under-Represented Groups have no barriers to
participation in AMSPL’s programs, training, and coaching opportunities
d) Dealing with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour according to AMSPL’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and Discipline and Complaints Policy
AMSPL will incorporate equity principles in all strategies, plans and actions of the
organization, including its technical programs, operations, business management,
sponsorship, marketing, media and communications.
DECISION MAKING
AMSPL will encourage balanced representation by Under-Represented Groups on its
Board and on all committees.
AMSPL will continually monitor and evaluate its inclusion, diversity, and access progress.
COMMUNICATIONS
AMSPL will ensure that Under-Represented Groups are portrayed equitably in
promotional materials and official publications, and that gender-neutral language is
used in all communications.
EVALUATION
AMSPL will continually monitor and evaluate its inclusion, equity, diversity and access
progress.