DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
WEST Coast Aquatics is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all swimmers, coaches, and parents. Here are some sources for you to learn, grow and reflect on DEI causes and your own self. WEST stands against racism and are always working towards becoming a more inclusive environment. We strive for accountability, equity, and fairness & we value honesty, integrity and justice. With that in mind, we join the call for change.
WEST will to strive to be socially diverse in the following ways:
- Require diversity, equity, and inclusion training for all employees & coaches.
- Creation of community & team diversity education.
- Continuation of outreach programs that are socially inclusive.
USA Swimming
USA Swimming's DEI Resources are available here.
Visit USA Swimming's Official Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.
DEI in Aquatics Resources
Other DEI Resources
PNS DEI Committee
If you would like to be a part of DEI in PNS contact [email protected] and visit the PNS DEI page to learn more.
LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training Open to all PNS members found here.
PNS DEI Page found here.
PNS Women's Resource Group
PNS also has a Women’s Resource Group which has monthly meetings on thursday mornings to help navigate a way forward to help women be more valued at all levels, as athletes, officials and coaches. This group is open to all, no matter what gender you identify with. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to receive emails about the group.
