Safe Sport
Promotion
We believe in promoting a safe environment for our athletes, coaches, officials, support teams and spectators. We believe in treating every person with respect and dignity in an inclusive space.
GOPrevention
We protect our athletes, coaches, officials and support teams through policies and protocols, risk identification and management, education, training, resources and communication.
GOResponse
We are committed to operating within the national Safe Sport reporting and resolution framework in a timely manner that is compassionate, fair and transparent.
GoNeed help right away?
NEED HELP RIGHT AWAY?
IF IT’S A CRISIS, GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM OR CALL:
- 911
- The 24h Mental Health Crisis Line
- Call: 1-833-456-4566 | Text: 45645
- www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
- The 24h LifeWorks hotline: 1-844-240-2990
IF IT’S NON-URGENT, CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Your team doctor or personal doctor
- Abuse-Free Sport Helpline (This service is free, anonymous, confidential, independent, and offered in both official languages.)
- 1-888-837-7678
- info@abuse-free-sport.ca
- The 24h LifeWorks hotline: 1-844-240-2990 (for National Team Athletes/Coaches)
- Your Game Plan Advisor: www.mygameplan.ca
- The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS)
- Athletics Canada Commissioner’s Office
- The Commissioner’s Office is responsible for receiving complaints of violations of Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code) and other Athletics Canada policies. Complaints may be directed to SDRCC for resolution as appropriate.
- Contact the Office of the Commissioner
- File a complaint
- The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC)
- The OSIC receives complaints/reports about alleged violations of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
- Report Incident
- Learn More