Badminton Scotland is a member of the National LGBTI Sports Group, chaired by LEAP Sports since November 2023. This group exists to have a strategic overview of matters of LGBTI equality within sport in Scotland.
90% of LGBTIQ+ in 2019 believed that homophobia and transphobia remain current problems in sport (Out in the Fields).
Badminton Scotland believes providing accessible and inclusive opportunities to play badminton locally is key to engaging with LGBTIQ+ people, and we are keen to ensure all our affiliated clubs are committed to this.
Badminton Scotland Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Sport E-learning Course
The aim of this self-directed e-learning course is to give the learner an introduction to LGBTIQ+ issues in sport. This course is useful for everyone involved in sport, including but not limited to players, coaches, officials, club committees, as well as parents and guardians.
Follow the steps below to access the course:
- Create a sportscotland Brightspace account here
- Once logged in, go to your homepage and click on the ‘Discover’ tab
- Select the course called ‘Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Sport’
Badminton Scotland is delighted to be a partner in this year’s Qeltic Games., taking place in Perth on 31st August 2024.
Organised by LEAP Sports Scotland in collaboration with a host of partner organisations and volunteers, the multi-sports event will bring together LGBTIQ+ teams, athletes and allies in an inclusive and inspiring environment. In addition to championing participation in community sport, the Games will amplify the visibility and awareness of LGBTIQ+ athletes.
Further information, including how to enter will be available here soon, but please contact carolina@badmintonscotland.org.uk if you have any questions.