Terrace Peaks and GymBC are committed to creating a sports environment that is accessible and inclusive, respects their participants’ personal goals, and is free from all forms of maltreatment.
Terrace Peaks and GymBC require all coaches to have at a minimum:
- a clean criminal record check every 3 years
- valid first aid
- Respect in Sport certification (training to identify and address abuse, neglect, harassment & bullying in sport)
- Safe Sport certification (training to identify and prevent situations of maltreatment)
- Make Ethical Decision certification (training to identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations)
- Trained NCCP Gymnastics Foundations certification
Responsible Coaching Movement
The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a call to action for sport organizations, parents, and coaches to enact
responsible coaching across Canada — on and off the field.
What is RCM?
Established by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, the RCM invites all coaches and sport organizations to learn and apply consistent coaching principles. It includes three distinct pillars, each serving to create a sport environment that is Safe, Smart, and Secure.
Rule of Two
The Rule of Two is a leading practice to ensure a safe sport environment for all.
The goal of the Rule of Two is to ensure all interactions and communications are open, observable, and justifiable, and when two responsible adults (a coach, parent, or screened volunteer) are present with a participant. There may be exceptions in emergency situations. Check with your sport organization as to
how the Rule of Two is enforced.
Background Screening
A secure sport environment is one where all coaches and sport organization leaders are screened to meet requirements to be involved in sport. Screening includes comprehensive background and reference checks,
interviews, plus police information checks, to be done at regular intervals.
Ethics Training
A smart sport environment ensures coaches are trained and have the confidence and skills needed to effectively manage challenging situations. Lifelong learning through numerous training modules helps coaches expand their knowledge and awareness of important topics throughout their career.
Have more questions about the RCM?
Please contact the CAC’s Sport Safety Team at sportsafety@coach.ca
VIASPORT RESOURCES
viaSport has some great resources to help promote fun, safe, and welcoming sport. The BC Sport Complaints Guidance tool is designed to help you figure out where to raise a concern or file a complaint about an incident that took place in a sport environment in British Columbia. The Flag Tool allows you to receive anonymous guidance about a behavior a participant may have experienced or witnessed.
CANADIAN SPORT HELPLINE
An independent helpline has been set up with the support of Sport Canada and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.
Anyone with a concern should feel comfortable reaching out to this free and confidential service. Information on their services and how to contact them can be found at abuse-free-sport.ca. The abuse-free sport phone and texting lines are monitored from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.
