Safe Sport

Our Safe Sport Mission

Freestyle BC believes that everyone in the sport has the right to enjoy it at whatever level or position. Athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers have the right to participate in safe and inclusive training and competitive environments free of maltreatment.

Sports organizations in British Columbia are committed to creating a sports environment that is accessible, inclusive, and respectful of their participant’s personal goals and is free from all forms of Maltreatment. As part of Freestyle BC’s commitment to SafeSport, our staff and board have completed Commit to Kids training. Our policies are aligned with Freestyle Canada and viaSport to ensure we have the best standards of practice and independent third-party reporting.

Equity and Access Statement Freestyle BC strives to create a culture that embraces the uniqueness of each individual and wishes to ensure that all participants have access to programming and facilities in which they feel comfortable and safe.

Our Safe Sport Operational Statement

The Freestyle BC Safe Sport program will focus on three key areas: education, prevention and response, all of which will be supported by strong governance, policies and procedures. The goal is to ensure that all members and registrants at all levels have the resources to provide and access a fun, healthy, inclusive, and safe environment.

Freestyle BC SafeSport Policy

Our Safe Sport Pillars

  1. Prevention of Maltreatment
  2. Concussion management
  3. Mental Health

Training Opportunities

  1. Commit to Kids
  2. Respect in Sport 
  3. CAC SafeSport Training

Additional Resources

  1. A brief summary of our screening program and policies
  2. Flag Tool: This anonymous tool can help you figure it out and give you ideas about what to do next.
  3. Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network provides information about reporting incidences of racism and hate crimes if you are a victim or witness such incidences.

Independent Third Party Reporting

Gord Hopper
Phone: 778-228-4367
Email: [email protected]

  1. How to file a complaint
  2. Safesport complaint form
  1. Canadian Sport Helpline:  1-888-83SPORT | [email protected] | www.abuse-free-sport.ca
    Unbiased. External. Confidential. Call this hotline if you have any questions or concerns about your safety in our sport.
  2. Physical Health Resources
    Knee
    Shoulders
    Concussion
  3. Promote Performance, Prioritize Health
    “Know Your Mind, Tools to Focus” ~ Dr. John Coleman
    Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport
    1. Canadian Sports Helpline: 1-888-837-7678 | [email protected] | www.abuse-free-sport.ca
      Unbiased. External. Confidential. Call this hotline if you have any questions or concerns about your safety in our sport.
    2. Recognizing Concussions:
      All coaches must take the Making Headway Module from the Coaching Association of Canada.
      Freestyle Canada concussion resources.
    3. Interactions between Freestyle Ambassadors (i.e., Coach and Athlete):

Ensure that whenever possible, one-on-one interactions between a coach and an athlete should take place within earshot and in view of the second coach, following the “Rule of Two,” except in a medical emergency.

  1. Canadian Sport Helpline:  1-888-83SPORT | [email protected] | www.abuse-free-sport.ca
    Unbiased. External. Confidential. Call this hotline if you have any questions or concerns about your safety in our sport.
  2. Code of Conduct
  3. Dispute Resolution
  4. Employee and Volunteer Screening