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SAFE SPORT REPORTING

REPORTING SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT

IF A CHILD OR YOUTH IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR RISK, CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE.

Contact your local authorities if you have a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth is a victim of any form of abuse or neglect. Reports of abuse or neglect not involving a minor may also be reported to local authorities.

REPORTING SUSPICIONS OF MISCONDUCT OR OTHER SERIOUS CONCERNS

Individuals across all disciplines of gymnastics in Canada have the right to participate in a sport environment free from abuse, harassment, and discrimination. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, youth, or other participant, please report your concerns:

As of December 19, 2022 individuals have two avenues to report complaints or concerns regarding conduct; report directly to the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) – Abuse Free Sport or report to Gymnastics Canada’s independent complaint management service.  OSIC/Abuse Free Sport will deal with complaints/concerns that meet the standards as set out in the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).  All other complaints/concerns will continue to be dealt with through Gymnastics Canada’s independent complaint management mechanism.

Click here for information on the OSIC/Abuse Free Sport complaint management process.

GYMNASTICS CANADA INDEPENDENT COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

NATIONAL TEAM AND GYMNASTICS CANADA RELATED CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS:

For national team and Gymnastics Canada events/activities, please contact the following toll free number to access an independent Safe Sport expert: 1-833-913-1304

COMPLAINT SUBMISSION FORM

What happens after you submit a complain?

Click here for an overview of the Gymnastics Canada Complaint Management Process. 

This Complaint Management Process resource serves as a supplement to the Complaints and Discipline Policy. The Complaints and Discipline Policy remains the primary and official legal document for the complaint process and should be read in full when engaging in the Complaint Management Process.

PROVINCIAL TEAM ACTIVITY OR CLUB RELATED CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS:

Contact your Provincial Gymnastics Organization to report forms of misconduct such as emotional or physical misconduct, bullying, hazing, or harassment.

SUSPENDED AND EXPELLED MEMBERS

To view a list of members that have been suspended or expelled by Gymnastics Canada and our provincial/territorial associations, please CLICK HERE

SEEKING SUPPORT OR ADVICE

Canadian Sport Helpline: Available to provide you with advice, guidance, and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.

Website: http://abuse-free-sport.ca/en/
Email: info@abuse-free-sport.ca
Phone/Text Message: 1-888-837-7678

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION: Please Report a Concern to seek support and advice if you are concerned about the welfare of a child or youth:

RESPECT IN SPORT: If you have concerns about the behaviour of a sport leader and are not sure how to proceed, you can contact Respect in Sport for help and support. They will assist you in determining the appropriate course of action.

• Call: 1.888.329.4009 (toll-free)
• Text: 1.306.717.9636
• Email: resourceline@respectgroupinc.com

KIDS HELP PHONE: 

• Call: 1.800.668.6868 (Crisis Line)
• Email:www.kidshelpphone.ca
• Text: CONNECT to 686868
• Chat: through the “Always There” app. Download from APPLE STORE | GOOGLE PLAY

LGBT Youth Line

• Call: 1-800-268-9688
• Website: youthline.ca
• Text: 647-694-4275
• Chat: CLICK HERE