HKCWA Equal Opportunities Policy (English Version only)

  1. Statement of Intent The Hong Kong, China Waterski Association Limited (HKCWA) is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, safe, and welcoming environment across all waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and towed water sports activities in Hong Kong. HKCWA strictly adheres to equal opportunity principles and enforces a zero-tolerance policy against any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, vilification, or victimization.
  2. Statutory Compliance & Protected Grounds This policy complies with the statutory anti-discrimination ordinances of HKSAR and guidelines issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC):
  • Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 480): Sex, marital status, pregnancy, or breastfeeding status.
  • Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 487): Physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychological disability.
  • Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 527): Responsibility for the care of an immediate family member.
  • Race Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 602): Race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin.
  1. Scope & Application Applies to Executive Board members, committee members, employed staff, national squad athletes, coaches, judges, boat drivers, team managers, event officials, volunteers, and general members across all training sites, competitions, selection, and administrative domains.
  2. Prohibited Conduct Prohibits Direct Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Victimization, and Vilification. Given the physical nature of water sports coaching (e.g., equipment adjustments, body positioning), all physical contact must be strictly professional, transparent, and consented to.
  3. Reasonable Accommodation & Accessibility HKCWA is dedicated to promoting adaptive water sports and disability inclusion by making reasonable adjustments to training environments, equipment, and competition logistics where practicable.
  4. Roles & Responsibilities Outlines specific obligations for the Executive Board, Coaches/Officials, and Athletes/Members to maintain professional conduct on and off the water.