Organisation - Retain

Stereotypes in language — Gender stereotypes involve assigning gender when gender is unknown or irrelevant. These stereotypes are harmful to those subject to them and perpetuate false narratives about stereotypes. 

Use inclusive language — Language is a powerful tool and can have a massive impact on athletes. Using the correct language, depending on the situation, is hugely important to ensuring everyone is included and respected.

Using statistics to make gender equity targets more objective — Statistics can help create awareness of gender equity and act as a tool to track progress.  

Focus on improving empathy for each other — Winning the support of a diverse group of athletes will act as a catalyst for establishing a non-discriminating structure in your association. Having empathy and understanding will facilitate the creation of these relationships. 

Keep retired players engaged — Retired players are an essential resource for each association. Staying in contact with them increases the chances of retaining or re-recruiting them as volunteers, mentors or sponsors for your organisation. 

Create a policy for safe and inclusive sport — A safeguarding policy helps your organisation categorise issues and support and inform all involved parties on how to react if incidents regarding discrimination, bullying or inappropriate behaviour occur.

Organise hat tournaments or pick-up leagues where people at all playing levels can participate — Hat Tournaments have various advantages in recruiting new players and retaining existing ones, especially during the off-season.

Organise social events during the off-season — People who find friends will keep playing and can motivate each other to improve and develop their athletic abilities.

Get feedback from players who quit or retire — As an organisation knowing the reasons why players leave your club or quit the sport helps find ways to improve your retaining program.

Organise social events during the off-season — People who find friends will keep playing and can motivate each other to improve and develop their athletic abilities.

Organise hat tournaments or pick-up leagues where people at all playing levels can participate — Hat Tournaments have various advantages in recruiting new players and retaining existing ones, especially during the off-season.

Create a policy for safe and inclusive sport — A safeguarding policy helps your organisation categorise issues and support and inform all involved parties on how to react if incidents regarding discrimination, bullying or inappropriate behaviour occur.

Keep retired players engaged — Retired players are an essential resource for each association. Staying in contact with them increases the chances of retaining or re-recruiting them as volunteers, mentors or sponsors for your organisation. 

Focus on improving empathy for each other — Winning the support of a diverse group of athletes will act as a catalyst for establishing a non-discriminating structure in your association. Having empathy and understanding will facilitate the creation of these relationships. 

Using statistics to make gender equity targets more objective — Statistics can help create awareness of gender equity and act as a tool to track progress.  

Use inclusive language — Language is a powerful tool and can have a massive impact on athletes. Using the correct language, depending on the situation, is hugely important to ensuring everyone is included and respected.

Stereotypes in language — Gender stereotypes involve assigning gender when gender is unknown or irrelevant. These stereotypes are harmful to those subject to them and perpetuate false narratives about stereotypes. 

Get feedback from players who quit or retire — As an organisation knowing the reasons why players leave your club or quit the sport helps find ways to improve your retaining program.