Build your children's skills in a safe and respectful environment
Parents want their children to learn, excel and have fun in a safe, positive environment. Here are some strategies to help make safe sport happen.
Parents want their children to learn, excel and have fun in a safe, positive environment. Here are some strategies to help make safe sport happen.
Playing sports is a great way to learn skills, stay fit, and see the positive results that come from hard work and teamwork. Coaches have a responsibility to provide participants with a safe environment.
All parents have the right to talk to the coach or the coach's employer if they have questions or concerns about interactions with their child. In fact, parents may have the most vital role in shaping their children's experience of sport – and in the development of the sport organization where their children play.
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. The Safe Sport Training eLearning module developed by the CAC will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
Be willing to walk away from an organization that does not support the Responsible Coaching Movement and the policies and procedures it recommends.
The Three Steps to Responsible Coaching help participants and coaches benefit fully from sport participation in a safe, healthy, and fun environment. This methodology is a call to action for coaches and sports organizations to learn and apply consistent best practices in coaching.
Rule of Two | Background Screening | Ethics Training |
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Ensures open and observable interactions to protect participant and coach alike. Learn more |
Ensures coaches meet important requirements to coach participants of all ages. Learn more |
Prepares coaches to respond ethically and with confidence in challenging situations. Learn more |
If you have a concern about a child and want to talk to someone, contact the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. If you suspect abuse, report it to your local child welfare and/or police.
Reporting Concerning Behaviour Misconduct, Concerning Behaviour and Child Sexual Abuse: