Here you will be able to access our Safe Sport educational programs for all Cycling Canada participants, including coaches, commissaires, athletes, parents. Cycling Canada believes that everyone in the sport of cycling has the right to enjoy the sport at whatever level or position in which they participate in. Athletes, coaches, commissaires and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competition environment that is free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination.
We encourage individuals to feel empowered and comfortable reporting any behaviour that breaches Cycling Canada's Code of Conduct. To learn more about Cycling Canada's Safe Sport policy, you can visit our Safe Sport page of our website for more information or email safesport@cyclingcanada.ca.
The information you need about what's involved and how to begin the CAC Safe Sport Training can be found at the link below.
Click here to take the CAC Safe Sport Training.
This training is free of charge and available through the Locker.
Abuse-Free Sport is Canada’s independent system for preventing and addressing maltreatment in sport. As a signatory as of Dec. 21, 2022, Cycling Canada is an active player in this movement.
The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) serves as Abuse-Free Sport’s central hub and is responsible for administering the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS). OSIC is an independent division of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC).
Where there are admissible allegations of abuse, harassment or discrimination, OSIC is responsible for overseeing the (i) complaint intake process; (ii) conducting preliminary assessments and investigations; (iii) maintaining a database of imposed sanctions; and (iv) monitoring compliance by sporting organizations and issuing reports as required.
For designated Cycling Canada participants, there is access to a wide range of resources, including victim services and referrals to specialized mental health professionals and experienced lawyers – all of it available in English and French.
Following four years of successful operation and providing an invaluable resource, the Canadian Sport Helpline will now be knows as the Abuse-Free Sport Helpline.
While the name and branding have changed, the service provided by the Helpline has not:
Most importantly, the Helpline continues to be available to all Canadians, regardless of their sport, level of participation, or where they live within the country. You do not have to be a participant of an Abuse-Free Sport signatory organization to access the Helpline.
Anyone with a concern, who is not comfortable reaching out to Cycling Canada’s appointed independent Safe Sport Officer, should feel comfortable reaching out to this free and confidential service as well. Information on their services and how to contact them can be found at: abuse-free-sport.ca. The abuse free sport phone and texting line is accessible at 1-888-83-SPORT (77678).
