Safe Sport - Pacific Sport Fraser Valley

What is Safe Sport?

“Safe Sport” ensures that environments in which staff interact for the purposes of sport are free of maltreatment, and are supported by and uphold behavior’s defined in the BC Universal Code of Conduct (BC UCC). PacificSport Fraser Valley is committed to upholding SafeSport standards as a requirement of both provincial and federal funding.

PacificSport Fraser Valley’s Commitment to Safe Sport

Sport organizations in British Columbia are committed to creating a sport environment that is accessible, inclusive, respects their participants personal goals and is free from all forms of Maltreatment. As part of PacificSport Fraser Valley’s commitment to Safe Sport, our staff and board have completed Commit to Kids training.

PacificSport Fraser Valley Policies:

Code of Conduct

Discipline, Complaints and Dispute Resolution

Safe Sport concerns and/or complaints may be made directly to the Executive Director

Employee and Volunteer Screening

Harassment and Violence in the Workplace

Responsible Coaching Movement:

What is the Responsible Coaching Movement? This is a movement that ensures all staff:

Have appropriate background screening and criminal record checks
Uphold the “rule of two”, where athlete interactions with adults are open and observable and involve other staff to be present.
Have completed necessary training in ethics, safe sport, and/or the prevention of child abuse.

We have signed the Responsible Coaching Movement Pledge. Have you?

viaSport Flag Tool for Sport:

viaSport’s Flag Tool for Sport is an anonymous tool to help coaches, parents, and administrators to identify and create strategies around addressing behaviors related to safety in sport. If you are unsure of whether a behavior from someone in your sport environment is appropriate or not, you can use this tool to learn more about how to address the behavior and take next steps in resolving the issue at hand. No complaints are filed through this tool. It simply provides next steps to manage difficult situations you witness in sport.

Flag Tool For Sport

viaSport BC Complaints Guidance Tool for Sport:

This tool is designed to help you figure out where to raise a concern or file a complaint about an incident that took place in a sport environment in British Columbia. It will ask you a series of questions to help guide you through your options. No data will be collected, and no personal information will be gathered.

This is NOT a reporting tool, this is a navigator to help you find the right reporting process for your situation.

It is recognized that emotional support is also important, so it is encouraged to reach out for whatever care you need, including mental wellness support. You can call 2-1-1 or search 211.ca to find support services or helplines near you.

How to Report Maltreatment:

Any person who observes or has a suspicion of maltreatment, and/or believes that observed or suspicious behaviours are in violation of the BC UCC should be directed and address Maltreatment with PacificSport Fraser Valley. If you would like to report a complaint or concern about a PacificSport Fraser Valley staff or board member please do not hesistate to reach out.