My COVID thread was exhausting but we're NOT DONE YET.
Return-to-play questions aren't SOLELY focused on community health & the virus. Orgs are challenged to address how return-to-play plans will accommodate marginalized groups. There's serious risk of backsliding on DEI work.
Return-to-play questions aren't SOLELY focused on community health & the virus. Orgs are challenged to address how return-to-play plans will accommodate marginalized groups. There's serious risk of backsliding on DEI work.
https://twitter.com/being_ulti/status/1343797398980734977
To their credit, USAU addressed this in their Return-To-Play guidance:
"Barriers that prevent people
marginalized by society...from returning to play equitably are likely to manifest as playing opportunities are
reintroduced and are subject to special...requirements."
"Barriers that prevent people
marginalized by society...from returning to play equitably are likely to manifest as playing opportunities are
reintroduced and are subject to special...requirements."
Indeed, the special requirements I addressed (cost increases especially) will serve to reduce opportunities for folks with financial barriers. Returning-to-play during the pandemic will cost more to organize. That's going to reduce opportunities for participation.
Many orgs have done great things with sliding-scale fee structures to streamline opportunities for folks with financial barriers. WAFC tried a "pay what you can" system for our Fall Disc Golf League and the outcomes were extremely positive.
Moving forward, we must remember that the virus isn't the only factor in return-to-play planning. Orgs are reckoning with other goals & responsibilities. The financial realities & leadership decisions across the sport will ultimately define what or WHO the sport prioritizes.
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