Shotocup aims to provide fair access to martial arts events and respectful treatment for all participants and attendees.
Accessibility and Inclusion Statement
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
01Commitment
Shotocup supports an event environment where athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and spectators are treated with dignity.
Shotocup aims to reduce unnecessary barriers where practical and reasonable.
02Inclusion
Shotocup welcomes participants from different:
- Martial arts schools
- Styles
- Backgrounds
- Ages
- Skill levels
- Communities
- Experience levels
Shotocup expects all attendees to respect others.
Discrimination, harassment, abuse, or intimidation will not be accepted.
03Reasonable Accommodation
Participants or attendees who need reasonable support should contact Shotocup before the event.
Requests may involve:
- Access needs
- Mobility concerns
- Seating concerns
- Sensory concerns
- Medical concerns
- Communication needs
- Support for a child or athlete
Requests should be sent to:
Shotocup will review requests and make reasonable efforts where practical.
04Limits of Accommodation
Some requests may depend on:
- Venue layout
- Safety rules
- Event schedule
- Available staffing
- Competition rules
- Equipment needs
- Notice given before the event
Shotocup cannot guarantee every request, but will consider reasonable options.
05Fair Competition
Shotocup aims to support fair competition.
Competition divisions may be based on age, rank, weight, gender, experience, or event format.
Any accommodation must protect safety and fairness for all athletes.
06Respectful Environment
All attendees must avoid language or conduct that targets a person based on:
- Race
- Colour
- Nationality
- Sex
- Age
- Disability
- Religion
- Family status
- School affiliation
- Martial arts style
- Other protected or personal characteristics
07Reporting Concerns
Concerns about access, inclusion, discrimination, or treatment should be sent to:
Shotocup will review concerns and respond where appropriate.
