SAFE SPORT

Creating a safe and inclusive sport environment

​Advantage Boating in partnership with Sail Canada, believes everyone involved in any role in the sport of sailing has the right to participate in a safe and inclusive sailing environment free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination – collectively referred to as maltreatment. This right to fully enjoy the sport applies to everyone regardless of the level or type of sailing they participate in. As such Advantage Boating is committed to active evolution of their Safe Sport policies and practices to respond to the changing nature of Safe Sport in Canada and continually working to support a focus on education, prevention, and response. Please see below our Safe Sport Policies package as well as the supporting resources to learn more about how Sail Canada and Advantage Boating is working to support ensuring a culture of safe sport in our organization and in turn in sailing in Canada and how you can play a role.

HAVE CONCERNS?

Reporting is critical in creating and maintaining a safe environment for sailing participants. Independent third-party complaints management is a directive of Canada’s Safe Sport Movement, driven Sport Canada.  

Abuse-Free Sport Helpline
The Abuse-Free Sport Helpline, funded by the Government of Canada, is a confidential listening and referral service monitored by live operators from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time, 7 days a week. Users will have a choice of communicating via a toll-free phone line, email, text, or live chat, in the official language of their choice. The helpline is 1-888-83-SPORT | www.abuse-free-sport.ca
Situations involving a member of Sail Canada (Staff, volunteers, athletes) or any registered Coach/Instructor or Official
Individuals above have been asked to agree to be an UCCMS Participant and abide by the Universal Code of Conduct and are subject to the process created by Sport Canada and the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner. If the situation involves someone in any capacity who may fall under the umbrella of this system, the complaint should go directly to the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner through this portal: https://osicbcis.formstack.com/forms/osic_complaint_report.
All other situations
Sail Canada has appointed an Independent Third Party who any participant can contact to discuss incidents of maltreatment or misconduct of any kind. Individuals who are experiencing, or are aware of, any forms of maltreatment or misconduct, including a breach of the Sail Canada Code of Conduct or any policy, should contact the Independent Third Party designated to support sailing in Canada, ITP Sport, who is available by using the online form or the toll-free 24/7/365 through https://app.integritycounts.ca/org/itpsport or by dialing 1-866-921-6714. If unsure who to reach out to please report to the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner who will redirect if needed: https://sportintegritycommissioner.ca. Reporting Portal: https://osicbcis.formstack.com/forms/osic_complaint_report More information about how to fill a complaint >

POLICIES

The Policies that make up the Safe Sport Policy Package include:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Protection Policy
  • Whistle Blower Policy
  • Social Media Policy
  • Screening Policy to prevent situations and Discipline & Complaints Policy
  • Appeals Policy
  • Dispute Resolution Policy.

Sail Canada SAFE SPORT POLICY PACKAGE​:  [LINK]

CONCUSSIONS

Concussion Protocol and Return to Sport Guidelines Sail Canada is pleased to be working with Parachute Canada as part of the National Concussion Harmonization Project to ensure that the Sail Canada Concussion Protocol and Return to Sport Guidelines include the most up to date information on Concussion prevention and treatment.

Concussion Protocol:

Additional Sail Canada Concussion Resources:

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