#STRONGERTOGETHER
JUST A BALL GAME? SEMINAR, #STRONGERTOGETHER.
JUST A BALL GAME? (JBG?) an LGBT+ camapign organisation proudly announce their first ever seminar #STRONGERTOGETHER which will be hosted by The Football Association (FA) at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 5th February 2019.
The event is supported by GMB Trade Union, The Professional Footballers’ Association, Fans For Diversity, UCFB, KIO and others, and will see a day of interactive workshops, networking, guest panel speakers from football clubs, fan groups, players, referees, coaches, education establishments, the police, media, and other sports organisations coming together to showcase the great partnership work done in collaboration with JBG?
Discrimination of all kinds is still experienced far too often by both players and spectators of football and other sports. More needs to be done both nationally and locally to ensure that sport is a facilitator of equality, inclusion and diversity within the community and that everyone has the same access to facilities, training and the enjoyment of sport.
Confirmed speakers to include:
Former Everton and Wales keeper and JBG? patron Neville Southall.
Referee Lucy Clarke.
Senior Diversity and Inclusion Professional Vivienne Aiyela.
Football coach Luke Tuffs.
FA Youth Council member Amrit Singh Bains.
Former TUC Policy Officer Dr Peter Purton.
Former Women’s FA Hon. Ass. Secretary Patricia Gregory.
ACC of Merseyside Police Julie Cooke.
Semi Professional Georgia Revolution player and patron of JBG? Adam McCabe.
Who should attend this seminar?
The seminar is aimed at anyone involved in football or sport at both professional and grass roots levels with an interest in creating an inclusive sporting enviroment/workplace,National Sporting Associations, Sports & Physical Activity Officers, Games Organisers, Community Sports Groups, Sports & Leisure Commissioning Managers, Equality and Diversity Champions and anyone with an interest in improving sport participation no matter of race, religion, gender, ability or age. including: Employers; HR managers/officers; Well-being officers; CEO, COO and other senior managers; consultants; trade unions, staff network leads and representative groups who lead on equality and diversity, and those who want to learn more about partnership work with LGBT+ people.
Key topics for discussion and takeways.
Bringing more diversity into football/sport
Race disparity from an LGBT+ perspective in football/ sport and how it can be tackled
Improving LGBT+ participation and removing discrimination
Inclusive football/sports programmes and policies
Breaking down barriers to participation by different socio-economic groups
Promoting sport for all ages
Marketing diverse sport: problems and possibilities
Using sport to promote integration
Providing awareness training for everyone involved.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Young people of 14 and over accompanied with an adult (over 18) please.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please bring printed ticket or online link to ticket reservation number.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes, please be aware ID will be rquired for entry on the day.
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