Safe Sport
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Overview
Quality sport experiences have a positive impact on physical and mental health.
Negative experiences with sport can be harmful and discourage individuals from participating.
Engage Sport North works with partners to raise awareness and address issues that adversely affect the well-being of participants in sport and recreation.
If you would like to file a complaint regarding safe sport please contact admin@engagesportnorth.com.
Resources
A safe place for victims and witnesses of abuse, harassment and discrimination in sport to share their concerns and get advice on next steps.
Call 1-888-83SPORT or visit abuse-free-sport.ca.
A confidential toll-free phone line for children and youth wanting to talk to someone – is 310-1234 (no area code required).
A toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone and online service available across B.C. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
Anti-Racism Network provides information about how to report incidences of racism and hate crimes if you are a victim or witness such incidence.
Anonymous tool to help coaches, parents, and administrators to identify and create strategies around addressing behaviours related to safety in sport. If you are unsure of whether a behaviour from someone in your sport environment is appropriate or not, you can use this tool to learn more about how to address the behaviour and take next steps in resolving the issue at hand.
PlaySafe is an online hub that provides tools and training to help individuals foster positive and safe experiences in sport and recreation. It was developed by viaSport BC for participants at all levels of sport, recreation, and physical activity, with support from the Province of BC.