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Safe Sport Education & Resources

Respect in Sport

The Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach Program educates youth leaders, coaches, officials and participants (14-years and up) to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination (BAHD). 

*This course is required for all BCRSGF registered coaches.

Commit to Kids

The Commit to Kids program helps child-serving organizations reduce the risk of sexual abuse and create safer environments for children in their care.

*This course is required for all BCRSGF Board members and staff.

Making Headway

NCCP Making Head Way in Sport is a free online learning tool designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes.

Parents, coaches, and athletes all benefit from knowing as much as possible about concussions.

*This course is required for all BCRSGF registered coaches.

Clean Sport

The Clean Sport course addresses components of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program. It includes substances and methods on the Prohibited List, the sample collection process, athlete rights and responsibilities, supplements, and more.

*This course is required by Gymnastics Canada for anyone coaching at a Regional or National Level event.

CAC Safe Sport Training

The Coaching Association of Canada's Safe Sport Training module equips coaches, administrators and others to make decisions that promote athletes’ physical and mental wellbeing and empowers sporting organizations to foster a culture that contributes to athlete success.

Creating a Positive Sport Environment

This NCCP online training module focuses on participant-centered coaching strategies as an effective way to establish a safe and inclusive sport culture

Safe Sport Related Courses

Gymnastics Canada is committed to being a leader in Canada and abroad in providing a safe and inclusive gymnastics environment for all individuals. Working together, we will create a safe, inclusive sport environment for all gymnasts and sport participants in Canada.

Gymnastics Canada Safe Sport Commitment

For sport experiences to be positive they need to be safe. The B.C. Universal Code of Conduct's purpose is to set standards for the culture of sport in B.C. Any violations of the Code are subject to review and disciplinary procedures according to the respective sport organization’s policy.

BC Universal Code of Conduct

Created as a legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, viaSport British Columbia acts as the Province’s lead agency to steward the growth and development of amateur sport in BC.

ViaSport Safe Sport Resources

The Province of BC and ViaSport have partnered to create this initiative focused on prevention and awareness, complaint reporting, response management and compliance in amateur sport in BC.

PlaySafe BC

To work collaboratively to address unethical behaviours and promote a values-based approach to sport to ensure positive sport experiences for all.

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

Helping Families. Protecting Children.

Providing immediate help and offering educational and prevention material to help keep kids safe online and in everyday life.

Canadian Centre for Child Protection

ViaSport's tool to give user guidance on where an how to make a complaint in BC.

BC Sport Complaints Guidance Tool

Safe Sport Resources

Canada Sport Helpline

Are you a victim or witness of abuse, harassment or discrimination in a sport environment?

The Canadian Abuse-Free Sport Helpline is a free, anonymous, confidential and independent service in both official languages. You can reach us by phone, text or email.

The Helpline is there to provide assistance, advice and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately under the circumstances.

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