Just as sports adapt their practices for people with disabilities, younger people, older people, and same sex people, sports must also consider religious beliefs in the administration of their programs.

People behaving badly is a world-wide problem. Whether it’s road rage, internet trolling, incendiary criticism of someone with different views or refusing to follow the direction of a parent etc. It is not surprising, therefore, that sports administrators, including board and committee members, are at their wits’ end dealing with conflict. So what to do with a subject that takes up way too much time and energy, and sometimes money, for everyone involved? 

Raising a member protection complaint can be daunting. Confidentiality helps build a relationship of trust and confidence, and can encourage members to have open conversations...