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.
SafeSport Policy Manual
Our Safe Sport Pillars
Training Opportunities
Additional Resources
- Link to resources on the Rule of Two
- Flag Tool: This anonymous tool can help you figure it out and give you ideas about what to do next.
- 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]
