Safesport

Triathlon Saskatchewan takes reports of bullying, harassment, abuse, and misconduct very seriously.  Over the coming months we will be working to implement policy and an online system to ensure compliance with Safe Sport policy and procedures.

A more detailed outline of the following process can be found in the Safe Sport Manual on our Policies and Procedures page.  The following is a condensed summary of the reporting process.

• Any individual involved in sport as a participant, volunteer, contractor, or employee may report an incident or complaint to Sask Sport through their Independent Third Party (IDP), ITP Sport. Click on this link to file a report: https://integritycounts.ca/org/itpsport
• All incidents and complaints reported will be triaged by the IDP.
• If the claim is accepted, a Case Manager will be chosen in collaboration with Triathlon Saskatchewan through their Safe Sport Liaison.
• Case Management may include formal investigations and informal approaches such as Alternate Dispute Resolution.

For more information, contact Tri Sask’s Safe Sport Liaison, Dr. Yvonne Cafik, at executivedirector@triathlonsaskatchewan.org or 306-519-1822.

All reports will be handled by Sask Sport’s Independent Third Party, not Triathlon Saskatchewan.  A case manager will be assigned in collaboration with Triathlon Saskatchewan’s Safe Sport Liaison, Dr. Yvonne Cafik.

Approved Service Providers
ADR Saskatchewan
ITP SPORT

Safe Sport Liaison
Name: Dr. Yvonne Cafik
Email:executivedirector@triathlonsaskatchewan.org
Phone: (306) 519-1822

For information on the process involved in reporting and adjudicating a Safe Sport violation, please see our Complaints and Disciplines Policy on the Policies and Procedures page of our website.

If the alleged incident is determined NOT to include an element of discrimination, harassment, violence or abuse it will be considered a minor infraction and the case will be handled by Triathlon Saskatchewan’s Discipline Chair.

Examples include:

• Disrespectful conduct
• Minor incidents of violence (tripping, pushing etc.)
• Conduct contrary to the values of Triathlon Saskatchewan
• Non-Compliance with Triathlon Saskatchewan’s policies, procedures, rules or regulations
• Minor violations of Triathlon Saskatchewan’s Code of Conduct and Ethics

Major incidents, including claims of discrimination, harassment, violence, or abuse, will be investigated by Sask Sport’s independent third party.  In addition to internal policy, Triathlon Saskatchewan must also act on claims made that are in violation of provincial and/or federal law.

Examples include:

• A conviction for any Criminal Code offense
• Major incidents of violence (e.g., fighting, attacking, sucker punching)
• Major or repeated violations of Triathlon Saskatchewan’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Pranks, jokes, or other activities that endanger the safety of others
• Conduct that intentionally interferes with a competition or with any athlete’s preparation for a competition
• Conduct that intentionally damages Triathlon Saskatchewan’s or its partner’s or sponsor’s image, credibility, or reputation
• Consistent disregard for Triathlon Saskatchewan’s bylaws, policies, rules, and regulations
• Intentionally damaging Triathlon Saskatchewan’s property or improperly handling Triathlon Saskatchewan’s monies
• Abusive use of alcohol, any use or possession of alcohol by minors, or use or possession of illicit drugs and narcotics
• Any possession or use of banned performance enhancing drugs or methods
• Repeated minor incidents

The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has launched a national toll-fee sport helpline to offer assistance to victims or witnesses of harassment, abuse or discrimination. The anonymous, confidential and independent service will allow them to share and validate their concerns, obtain advice on required next steps, and be referred to other appropriate resources for follow up.

The Canadian Sport Helpline, funded by the Government of Canada, is a listening and referral service monitored by live operators from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time, 7 days a week. Users will have a choice of communicating via a toll-free phone line, email, text or live chat, in the official language of their choice.

Web: www.abuse-free-sport.ca
Phone/Text: 1-888-83-SPORT (77678)
Email: info@abuse-free-sport.ca

SDRCC Helpline Information Sheet