Hi polers, I'm sure you all know me as your Show Coordinator but I also have an extra role as the Pole Fitness representative for UCLU Pride in Sport and I'm here to tell you about Pride in Sport Week which starts on Monday! What is Pride in Sport? UCLU Pride in Sport is a campaign which aims to make sports clubs and societies at UCL more accessible to the LGBT+ community. Pole, like all the other sports teams have signed the official UCLU Pride in Sport Pledge which shows that we are committed to creating an environment where anyone of any sexual orientation or gender can feel 100% welcome and valued. It also means that we won't tolerate any discrimination or bullying due to someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. As the representative for the society, I am happy to speak to you if you have an LGBT+ related issue. Before I started at UCL, I felt really discouraged from taking part in any sport because I felt that I wasn't welcome and that I would be judged and sidelined for who I am. I'm not the only one, loads of other members of the LGBT+ community like me actively choose not to take part in sport because they are worried that they will not be welcome. It's such a shame that people feel like this because they are missing out on so many benefits for their health and social life. The things that makes a good sportsperson are their drive, teamwork skills and determination, and someone's sexual orientation or gender identity shouldn't matter. Campaigns like the one at UCLU are vital because they can empower people and create a sense of belonging and feeling welcome. Even though I never would have time because I love pole so much, I know that if I wanted to try any other sport at UCL, be it Boxing, Football or Lacrosse, I know that I would be coming into a welcoming and accepting space. What's happening at UCL? On Wednesday, all the sports teams at UCL that can will be wearing rainbow laces at their various matches on to show their solidarity with the LGBT+ community. We will be having a special pride theme to our classes taking place on Wednesday so make sure to dress up with as much colour as you can! I've compiled a special playlist that Ayesha and Lauren will be playing. We will also be having a collection bucket for the charity Stonewall at class so make sure you have some spare change to donate. We're also having a pride social where we'll be heading to Phineas and then Loop! This week's Loop is pride themed and so we want you to go all out and cover yourselves in rainbows and glitter. The best dressed society will win a bar tab so go all out!!! I am so excited for next week and hope you all are too. Remember that at pole we want you to be nothing else than who you truly are, we love you and respect you for it. Have a great week and stay fierce, Your Pride in Sport representative, George Brett xoxoxo
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