Support Services

• Abuse-Free Sport/Sport Safety Helplines

Reporting

• Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Children in Sport
• Steps for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
• Steps for Reporting Inappropriate Behaviour

Responsible Coaching Movement

• Responsible Coaching Movement
• Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC)
• NCCP Code of Ethics

Risk Management Program

• Bringing Risk Management to Life Within Your National Sport Organization
• NSO Risk Management Program

Other Links

• Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)
• Leading the Way: Working with LGBTQ Athletes and Coaches – A Practical Resource for Coaches
• Creating Inclusive Environments for Trans Participants in Canadian Sport: Policy and Practice Template for Sport Organizations
• Guide: Coaching Athletes with a Disability
• Coaches Resource Guide: Supporting Young Athletes who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Mainstream Setting
• Developing the 4 Cs

To get your members on board with Safe Sport Training, take advantage of our free, downloadable promotional resources with messaging designed to encourage uptake throughout your organization.

Available assets for Safe Sport Training include the following promotional items:

• Marketing Toolkit
• Infographic
• Poster
• Postcard
• Pop-up banner
• Digital and Social Media graphics
• Promotional video: English and French

All Roles

• Treat all participants respectfully, following the Universal Code of Conduct, to prevent and address maltreatment in sport
• Raise “safe sport” awareness within your organization to ensure everyone can identify problematic situations before they escalate
• Immediately report any acts or suspicions of maltreatment
• Be a positive influence and advocate a safe sport environment for your sport organization
• Advocate for meaningful inclusion of all individuals, regardless of their age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, language, creed, religion, athletic potential, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex and sexual orientation
• Pursue and participate in continuing education to improve your knowledge and abilities in various areas of safe sport
• Make sure that your intentions, actions, and efforts reflect a commitment to prioritizing the safety of all participants
• Know your duty to report obligations for child protection

National Decision-Makers

• Screen and employ coaches who demonstrate a commitment to prioritizing safe sport
• Take appropriate measures to intervene and mitigate safe sport related issues (for example, disciplining a coach)

Direct Athlete Contact

• Engage in behaviours and practices that are ethical and developmentally appropriate and that support the physical, psychological, social and emotional welfare of participants
• Provide encouragement and positive support to all athletes during practices and competition, regardless of performance
• Prioritize personal development of athletes over performance excellence
• Ensure licensure and sport-specific education are relevant and up to date

No Direct Athlete Contact

• Ensure that organizational policies and systems regarding child protection are clearly communicated and easily accessible