Safe Sport

Judo BC’s goal is to assure that all athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive atmosphere that is free of abuse, harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to creating this safe and inclusive environment that respects the participants personal goals and is free from all forms of Maltreatment. As part of commitment to Safe Sport our staff and board have completed Commit to Kids training and all coaches, officials and volunteers are required to complete the NCCP Safe Sport Module and agree to the BC Universal Code of Conduct.

Judo BC has a partnership with ITP Sport, an Independent Third Party that will handle concerns related to conduct and safety within our sanctioned activities. ITP Sport provides a neutral and impartial service to ensure that all reports are managed professionally and fairly. This partnership enables:

• Clear and transparent processes for reporting and resolving concerns.
• A dedicated service to address Safe Sport concerns and Code of Conduct violations in our community.

ITP Sport operates independently to ensure impartiality and fairness in addressing complaints. Their responsibilities include:

• Complaint Intake: Receiving and managing complaints through their reporting platform.
• Investigation and Resolution: Conducting impartial investigations and working towards fair resolutions.
• Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality throughout the complaint process to protect all parties involved.
• Reporting: Providing periodic updates and final outcomes of complaints to Judo BC while maintaining the integrity of the process.

You can find more information and useful resources about this process below. If you have any questions about ITP Sport or its processes, contact Katie Thomson at executivedirector@judobc.ca

CONTACT ITP SPORT – CLICK HERE

The Judo BC Safe Sport program aligns with our national federation Judo Canada and ViaSport BC, the governing agency for sport in BC. It focuses on three key areas: education, prevention, and action, supported by strong governance and policies.

Education

• Judo Canada Safe Sport Guidebook
• ViaSport Safe Sport Conduct Summary
• Coaches Association of Canada Safe Sport Toolkit
• Anti-Doping
• Practice Judo Safely
• Concussion
• Rules of Two
• Training
  • NCCP Safe Sport
  • Respect in Sport
  • Commit to Kids
  • NCCP Make Ethical Decisions

Prevention

• Anti-Doping Training
• Mental Health
• Screening, Back Ground Checks & Criminal Record Clearance
• Concussion Prevention Information
• Responsible Coaches Movement
• Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Instructors, Coaches and Head Sensei Code of Conduct
• BC Universal Code of Conduct

Action

• Support Services
  • Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
  • Kids Help Phone
  • Directory of local support services bc211.ca
• Insurance
• Conflict Resolution
• SDRCC
• Athlete Protection

Policy

• Anti-Doping Policy
• Concussion
• Transgender
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – see the Judo BC Policies and Procedures
• Abuse, Harassment and Anti-Bullying – see the Judo BC Policies and Procedures
• Complaints, Discipline & Dispute Resolution – see the Judo BC Policies and Procedures

Additional Resources

• PlaySafe BC
• 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.
• Canadian Red Cross Violence and Abuse Prevention