Canadian Safe Sport Program

"Everyone has the right to train and compete in safe, respectful, and supportive environments. We believe Canada’s sport system should prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved." - CCES

This is the intention of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport, which clearly defines prohibited behaviours for anyone subject to the code. For sport participants to be protected, there has to be a way for individuals who engage in unacceptable conduct to be held accountable.

CSSP Education Requirement

When a sport organization adopts the CSSP Rules, participants become subject to those rules. Participants must complete a course about the CSSP Rules and maltreatment. They must also sign a consent form stating that they understand that they’re subject to the rules.

It’s important for participants to understand:

• Their right to a safe sport environment under the UCCMS,
• Which behaviours are prohibited by the UCCMS,
• How to recognize prohibited behaviours,
• What to do if they witness prohibited behaviour,
• How to report prohibited behaviour,
• What their reporting responsibilities are, and are not,
• Procedures and processes under the incoming CSSP, and
• The consequences for people who violate the rules.