Safe Sport

At CSCM, we believe that all individuals should have the opportunity to have a sport experience that is free from harassment, discrimination and abuse.

Canadian Safe Sport Program

The Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM) has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.

Through the CSSP Rules, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded, national-level sport organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.

The CSSP Rules clearly and publicly set out how that will be done, including defined timelines at each stage of the reporting process. The CSSP also offers support services to connect participants with help along the way.

For more information about the CSSP and the UCCMS, click here.

How to report

As of April 1, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.

Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport

Report by phone: 1-833-858-CSSP (2777)

Get help and information

You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP.

Complete your e-learning

CSCM will notify all designated participants who are subject to the CSSP. This includes, but is not limited to, specified athletes, board members, employees, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors, support staff, and medical staff.

Everyone who is subject to the CSSP must complete the e-learning course and sign the participant consent form. CSCM will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the CCES online education portal. If you have questions about your education requirements, email education@cces.ca.

Safe Sport is a collective responsibility. By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment.

CSCM IS A PROUD MEMBER OF CANADA’S TRUE SPORT MOVEMENT

As of 2015, the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba committed to upholding the principles of True Sport. True Sport values include:

Go for It. Always strive for excellence and rise to the challenge, but never at the expense of others. Discover how good you can be.
Play Fair. Play honestly and obey the rules, in letter and spirit. Winning is only meaningful when competition is fair.
Respect Others. Show respect for everyone involved in creating a sporting experience, both on the field and off. Win with dignity and lose with grace.
Keep it Fun. Find the joy of sport and have a good time. Keep a positive attitude and look to make a positive difference, on the field and in your community.
Stay Healthy. Place physical and mental health above all other considerations and avoid unsafe activities. Respect your body and keep in shape.
Include Everyone. Share sport with others, regardless of creed, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or ability. Invite everyone into sport to make it more meaningful for the whole community.
Give Back. Always remember the community that supports your sport and helps make it possible. Find ways to show your appreciation and help others get the most out of sport.

One of the cornerstones of True Sport is the importance of doping-free sport. Doping is not healthy or fair – doping undermines True Sport. For more information on Canada’s Anti-Doping Program (CADP) visit the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).

Anti-Racism in Sport

CSCM recognizes the work of the Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign.

The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign seeks to increase, promote, and engage in discussions on anti-racism in sport about the presence of all levels of racism in sport in Winnipeg and its impact on people’s lives, and raise awareness, address, and eliminate racism and discrimination experienced by First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Black, Racialized, and Religious Minority communities in sport in Winnipeg.

This campaign seeks to help people identify and disrupt all forms of racism through multiple activities that includes research, school presentations, stakeholder training, a public awareness campaign, and an Anti-Racism in Sport Accord.

Commit to Kids

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection provides expertise to the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) Responsible Coaching Movement through the Commit to Kids program, and has created tailored resources available to sports organizations, coaches, officials, sport leaders, volunteers, and parents to help keep kids safe in sport. CSCM staff have completed Commit to Kids certification, as part of our pledge to create a safe environment for all athletes.

CSCM RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Fairness and respect are also players in our approach at CSCM. We believe in fair and ethical practices as characterized by equity, integrity and trust. CSCM recognizes that each individual has the right to participate, work and train in an environment which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices and is committed to providing such an environment.

The CSCM Respectful Environment Policy states that any athlete, coach or individual who feels they are being discriminated against or being harassed has a place to register a complaint without fear of retaliation or reprisal. CSCM will exercise care to protect and respect the rights of all parties involved. We believe in free and open communication and an environment that fosters the dignity and self-esteem of everyone associated with the CSCM.

Additional Resources and Contacts

Sport Manitoba – Safe Sport Line
www.sportmanitoba.ca/
resources/safe-sport-line/
1-833-656-SAFE (7233)

Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868

Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca

Coaching Association of Canada Safe Sport Training
www.safesport.coach.ca