Harassment & Abuse
Sport BC is committed to working towards the goal that every participant is provided a safe environment in which to participate.
Harassment in sport is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by everyone involved in the amateur sport system, from administrators to coaches to athletes to volunteers. Sport BC has – in collaboration with many partners – taken a leadership role on this issue by providing template policies, developing an action plan and delivering a series of educational and training workshops to individuals within the sport system.
Sport BC Harassment Advisor Training
In cooperation with the BC Government’s Sport and Community Development Branch and other partners, Sport BC helped develop risk management brochures and online information.
Also, if you are interested in becoming a Harassment Advisor, please contact Sport BC’s Harassment Coordinator.
If you have a harassment complaint, please see the Frequently Asked Questions below for the procedure to address your concerns. If you require assistance and cannot contact the respective Harassment Coordinator for your sport, then please contact Sport BC at 604.333.3414 or SportSafe(at)sport.bc.ca for assistance. All information will be treated in a confidential manner.
Frequently Ask Questions
What is the procedure for filing a harassment complaint?
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What should I do if I feel I was harassed?
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What is sexual harassment?
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What services does Sport BC offer to its members?
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What happens if a member is undergoing a criminal investigation? What is the procedure that should be followed regarding the person’s status in the organization while the investigation is taking place?
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What happened to our internal harassment complaints procedure if the complainant also files a complaint with the Human Rights Commission? Do we continue with the process at the same time as the Human Rights Commission or if there is a civil charge registered in court?
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SportSafe Publications
Online information, including a guide for parents, volunteer screening guide, the Coaches Game Plan, violence-prevention information and related reports are available through the Government of British Columbia website.
Links to other organizations dealing with Harassment and Abuse in Sport:
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS)Canadian Red Cross RespectED
The Centre for Sport and Law
Coaching Association of BC
Coaching Association of Canada
Hockey Canada’s Speak Out! Program
Kids Help Phone
Promotion Plus (Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Awareness & Training Sport Dispute Resolution Centre fo Canada (SDRCC)
