Safe Sport
Squash Ontario is committed to ensuring a safe sport environment for all Individuals. Individuals have a right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment free of abuse, harassment or discrimination.
Incidents of wrongdoing or misconduct observed or experienced by participants, volunteers, spectators, parents of participants, or other individuals can be reported under the terms of Squash Ontario’s Discipline and Complaints Policy and/or reported to Squash Ontario’s Executive Director.
To report a complaint to Squash Ontario, please submit a written statement to the Executive Director. Protocols outlined in Squash Ontario’s Discipline and Complaints Policy will be followed.
Please note, you may also reach out to the Abuse-Free-Sport Helpline shown below for third party guidance and advice.
The helpline will provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.
SAFE SPORT TOOLBOX
There are many tools available to facilitate a culture of safe sport. The following resources and materials are a great place to start, provided by the Coaches Association of Canada.
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
Coaches Resource Guide: Supporting Young Athletes who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Mainstream Setting
Reporting
Responsible Coaching Movement
IT’S EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. The Safe Sport Training module developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
Together, we can make sport safe for everyone.
The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport calls for all sporting environments to be free from physical, sexual and psychological abuse. The Safe Sport Training module aligns with those values. It 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.
Coaches who are maintaining their trained or certified status will receive 2 Professional Development(PD) points upon completing this eLearning module.
This FREE eLearning will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. You may complete the module in multiple sittings. Once you have completed Safe Sport Training the module will appear in your Locker transcript.
Squash Ontario is committed to promoting respect in sport programs to ensure everyone can recognize and stop negative behaviours in sport. The below programs are NCCP Professional Development certified and will therefore count towards a coach’s certification maintenance through their Locker profile.
RESPECT IN SPORT FOR ACTIVITY LEADERS/COACHES
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). It may be the single most important training your leaders will receive to assist them in creating a safe, healthy and respectful environment for all participants!
RESPECT IN SPORT FOR PARENTS
One of the most common reasons coaches, managers, officials and athletes, of all ages, cite for leaving sport is unacceptable parent behaviour. The Respect in Sport Parent Program will help define a standard of behaviour for all parents and create a more rewarding, safe and respectful environment for everyone involved. Parents want to do a great job supporting their kids. Respect in Sport provides parents with the tools to do just that.