Interested in joining the SOA Equality Sub-committee?

Published: April 7, 2021

Following the Gender Equality community conversation, we are taking the first action of calling for interested parties to send an application to join the Scottish Orienteering Equality sub-committee. Please read on to find out the scope of the committee, role outlines and how to apply.

The Outlined Purpose Of The Equality Sub-committee

To make recommendations to SOA Board of Directors on all relevant aspects of equality and inclusion, with particular emphasis on ensuring adherence to a rolling Equality Action Plan for the organisation. The committee will share material and learning with SOA Staff and affiliated clubs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Advise SOA on matters relating to equality and inclusion, including data capture, reporting, training, culture, and event delivery
Provide oversight of and support to the SOA Equality Action Plan
Assist in shaping SOA’s long-term approach to the Equality Standard for Sport
Provide added capacity to SOA around relevant projects and developments
Help to guide SOA’s approach to partnerships with external organisations
Advise and support SOA with appropriate communications on areas of equality and inclusion.

Membership and frequency of meetings

The Committee shall be made up of the following members:

SOA Welfare Director
SOA Chief Operating Officer (or SOA staff representative)
Up to 5 representatives from affiliated SOA clubs

Additional input may be sought from co-opted members so as to provide specialist expertise or complement the skill set of the group.

The Welfare Director will Chair the Equality committee, which will be reviewed after the first year. Representatives will be appointed for a term of up to 2 years, subject to annual review.

The Equality Committee shall meet at agreed intervals and not fewer than two times per year. These meetings will take place either in person or online at the discretion of the Chair.