Ringette BC is committed to fostering a culture of a safe and inclusive sport environment. This will be achieved through proactive policy development, the updating of existing policies/guidelines along with professional development initiatives and the adoption of best sport practices. Ringette BC is committed to creating a sport environment that is accessible, inclusive, respects their participants personal goals and is free from all forms of maltreatment.
Ringette BC will uphold all language contained in the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
Safe Sport Education Modules
Respect in Sport
Ringette BC and Ringette Canada recognize Respect in Sport as one of the education modules for coaches and leaders in ringette on understanding safe sport practices and initiatives.
To learn more about the Respect Group visit their website.
In addition to the Coach and Activity Leader Education, Respect Group also offers a Parent program. You can find out information on that course at the link above.
Safe Sport Training
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) offers their Safe Sport Training modules for FREE and includes modules for:
- Decision-Makers
- Coaches
- Athletes
The course covers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent Abuse and Maltreatment in Sport. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
To complete the training visit the CAC’s Safe Sport Training page.
Commit to Kids
Commit to Kids is a national organization that seeks to prevent and end child abuse and exploitation. Commit to Kids safe sport training seeks to educate coaches, parents and decision -makers on the best ways to prevent and protect children from abuse.
To learn more visit the Commit to Kids Safe Sport website.
viaSport Resources:
Addressing MalTreatment
viaSport commitment to safe sport
“In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (MTACS), viaSport’s mission is to ensure that all British Columbians have the opportunity to participate in sport and reach their full potential. For this to be a reality, all sport organizations have the ongoing responsibility to work collectively toward creating a safe sport culture prioritizing experiences that are positive, inclusive and physically, emotionally, and mentally free from harm, at every level of sport within the province.”
For more information visit the viaSport Safe Sport website.
The Responsible Coaching Movement
The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a system-wide movement that is being led and coordinated by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. The Responsible Coaching Movement is a call to action for all parents, club associations, sport organizations, and coaches to implement realistic change to ensure the health and safety of athletes is maintained on and off the ice, field, or pool.
RINGETTE BC took the pledge and you can too!
Take the Pledge today: TAKE THE PLEDGE
To find out more about the Responsible Coaching Movement visit the Coaching Association of Canada’s Webpage.
True Sport Principles
Ringette BC believes in the True Sport mandate and the notion that “good sport can make a great difference.”
Ringette BC host all competitions as True Sport events and all our provincial teams are expected to embrace and act as ambassadors of the True Sport brand.
Ringette BC has pledged to be a part of True Sport.
Take the True Sport Pledge today!
Reporting
Submit a Complaint
If you or someone you know has not felt safe while participating in ringette or ringette related activities, and would like to report a potential incident to Ringette BC, please click here for more information on how to submit a complaint.
Ringette BC Codes of Conduct
Ringette BC requires all coaches, athletes, referees, volunteers, parents and spectators sign applicable Codes of Conduct.
To view all Ringette BC Codes of Conduct click here.
Ringette BC Safe Sport Policies
To view the Discipline & Complaints Policy, click here
To view all Ringette BC Policies click here.
Flag Tool for Sport
The Flag Tool for Sport is an online, interactive quiz to help people figure out what to do if they see or experience inappropriate behaviours.
- Confidential, don’t need to input any personal information.
- NOT a reporting mechanism.
Province of BC Resources
• B.C. Helpline for Children – a confidential toll-free phone line for children and youth wanting to
talk to someone – is 310-1234 (no area code required).
• VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone and online service available
across B.C. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which provides information and referral services to all
victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
• Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network provides information about how to report incidences of
racism and hate crimes if you are a victim or witness such incidences.
