Eligibility, Participation and Participant Support in Sport | Workshops

Best fit

Scenario-led, cross-functional decision practice

Overview

This applied clinic helps sporting bodies, leagues and clubs move from eligibility rules to responsible operational decisions. Participants work through realistic scenarios involving competition, recreational participation, facilities, privacy, safeguarding, complaints and the support owed to people affected by a category decision.

Choose this specialist 201 when legal, competition, safeguarding, HR and participation leads need to test decisions together rather than receive general trans-awareness training.

Who it's for

Built for Boards, HR & People, Line managers, Legal & Risk.

Delivered in-house, on request — for your team, not a public audience.

What you'll gain

Distinguish competitive eligibility decisions from recreational, social and service participation.
Apply a structured framework to fairness, safety, evidence, alternatives and human impact.
Design a participant category-change and continuing-support pathway.
Create clearer communications, privacy controls, escalation and decision records.

What we cover

Sporting context — governing bodies, leagues, clubs, facilities, education and community sport.
Different activities — competitive, recreational, training, social and participation programmes.
Eligibility framework — identifying the rule, decision-maker, evidence and review route.
Fairness and safety — defining the relevant concern without relying on generalised assumptions.
Necessity and alternatives — testing whether less harmful participation models are available.
Continuing participation — avoiding the assumption that one category decision ends all organisational responsibility.
Category-change support — communication, timing, dignity, practical arrangements and follow-up.
Privacy and disclosure — collecting, accessing and sharing only what is necessary.
Facilities and travel — changing rooms, toilets, transport and overnight accommodation.
Safeguarding — protecting the participant as well as teammates, competitors and others.
Complaints and appeals — fair routes for challenge, review and resolution.
Communication — language for participants, coaches, teams, families and stakeholders.
Decision records — evidence, alternatives, impact, mitigation, ownership and review.

Practical

Duration: 3–4 hours
Format: Online, In person
Pathway: Sport, eligibility and participation
Product type: Specialist decision clinic
Group size: Typically 12–16 delegates
Audience: Boards, HR & People, Line managers, Legal & Risk
Delivery: In-house, on request
Pricing: POA — quoted on your group, format, and tailoring

Frequently asked questions

Five things people ask before booking

How many people can take part?

Workshops are run for your team rather than for a public audience, so the group size is yours to set. Most suit between 10 and 25 participants; we will advise on the right number for the format and the room you have.

Is it delivered in person or online?

Either. Most workshops work in person, online, or as a hybrid. The outline for each course assumes in-person delivery, but we shape the format to how your team is spread and what your space allows.

Can you tailor it to our organisation?

Yes. The outline is a starting point, not a fixed script. We shape the content to your sector, your policies, and the decisions your people actually face, so the day lands on your context rather than a generic example.

How long is it, and what do we need on our side?

The duration is shown on the course page. For an in-person session we need a room large enough for the group and any breakouts; for an online session, a quiet space and a stable connection for each participant. We bring the rest.

What does it cost, and how do we book?

Pricing is on application (POA) — it depends on the group size, the format, and how much tailoring you need. Tell us what you have in mind via the contact page and we will quote for your organisation. We do not publish a fee schedule.

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Included

Bonus content with every session

Certificate of attendance — issued to each delegate after the session, recording CPD/CPE hours.
Delegate feedback — the group's responses and discussion, compiled and shared back.
Post-session follow-up pack — workbooks, slides and supporting materials to embed the learning after the day.