ETA Participation Policy: Take Action

England Touch has introduced a major change to who can access competitive Touch, restricting participation for trans, non-binary and intersex players. The new Participation Eligibility Policy was (6).png

England Touch (ETA) has introduced a new Participation Eligibility Policy that restricts competitive participation for trans, non-binary and intersex players — without meaningful consultation with the Touch community or those directly affected.

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Pride In Touch and IGR are calling for England Touch to reconsider the policy and listen to its community. Here you can find information on the new policy, how it was developed, how to support the touch community and share your feedback with England Touch.

How to take action

There are three ways you can make your voice heard and support the touch community:

1. Read our statement

Understand what's changed, why we're concerned and the questions we're asking about the policy and the process behind it. Our joint statement is available.

2. Sign our open letter

Add your name alongside individuals, clubs and organisations calling on England Touch to reconsider the policy and consult its community.

3. Share your feedback

England Touch has invited feedback by email. We've created some simple prompts to help you consider the impact, the process and what this could mean for the future of Touch.

Your voice matters.

Touch should be shaped with its community, not simply presented to it.

This campaign is led by Pride In Touch and IGR.

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