Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Calgary United Soccer Association (CUSA) is committed to encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion in its administration, policies, programs, and activities.
Diversity - the presence and integration of a variety of individuals with different personal characteristics, particularly Under-Represented Groups, in a group or organization.
Equity - fairness afforded to individuals with diverse personal characteristics regardless of those characteristics.
Inclusion - acceptance of individuals with diverse personal characteristics into a group or organization regardless of those characteristics.
Membership Engagement:
 | In celebration of the diversity within the CUSA Membership annually we host the Indoor Nations Cup. Players participate representing their country of heritage. 2023 saw 42 teams participate, from 23 different nations in 4 different divisions (Men's Open, O35, O45 and Women's). |
 | CUSA encourages and rewards good sportsmanship and fair play. We are a member of True Sport. True Sport Principles. |
 | CUSA participated in Calgary Pride parade for the first time in 2022. See the story.
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 | CUSA membership donates twice annually to the Soccer Without Boundaries program offered through Umoja Community Mosaic.
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 | In 2016 CUSA was honored to be the recipient of the Organizational Diversity Award from The Immigrants of Distinction Awards (IDA) . |
 | Teams and players are encouraged to demonstrate sportsmanship and fair play. Teams are assigned Fair Play points by match officials for all games. For the Coed Program these points also form part of their league standings. |
Resources:
 | CUSA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Section N (page 12) Discriminatory slurs or similar discriminatory remarks or gestures Section R (page 17) Abuse or Harassment, Falsification of Information Section S (page 18) Bringing the Game into Disrepute through Unsportsmanlike Behaviour |
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 | Diversity and Inclusion in Sport |
 | Pronouns Matter |
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