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Athlete Resources

Abuse-Free Sport: Helpline
Connect via phone, text or email with operators who have expertise in counselling, psychology and sport. Available to hear your concerns, help you understand your options, and connect you with resources.
 

 

International Olympic Committee Safe Sport

The International Olympic Committee has created an Athlete 365 resource platform that defines a safe sport environment, athlete rights and resources to report abuse in sport.  

Canadian Centre for Child Protection Self/Peer Exploitation Flowchart

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection has created a flowchart to inform youth on how to report self and peer exploitation incidents. 

Gymnastics Ontario Safe Sport Resources 

Gymnastics Ontario follows Safe Sport Policies, which guide Ottawa Gymnastics Centre’s vision and commitment to Safe Sport. Gymnastics Ontario has compiled resources that further strengthen Safe Sport principles. 

Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport

The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is the core document that sets harmonized rules to be adopted by sport organizations to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.



 

Parent Resources

Abuse-Free Sport: Helpline
Connect via phone, text or email with operators who have expertise in counselling, psychology and sport. Available to hear your concerns, help you understand your options, and connect you with resources.

 

Commit to Kids Parent Guide

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection created the Commit to Kids program to help organizations create safe environments for children. The purpose of the Parent Guide is to educate parents and guardians about risks and to provide the necessary information to reduce the likelihood of children being victimized.

Sport Safety for Parents

Parents want their children to learn, excel and have fun in a safe, positive environment. The Coaching Association of Canada has generated some strategies to help make safe sport happen.

Everyone has a Role To Play

The Coaching Association of Canada has created a safe sport training document to help outline the steps and roles everyone can take to create a safe sport experience and environment. 

Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport

The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is the core document that sets harmonized rules to be adopted by sport organizations to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.


 

Incident Prevention and Intervention

OGC believes that bullying and child endangerment are serious issues that have far reaching consequences for both the athletes involved and the entire sport community. Providing athletes with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and accepting space is a responsibility that OGC takes seriously and in support of which has developed Athlete Resources. 

Every coach at OGC is required to complete a Commit to Kids learning module to better equip staff with strategies and plans to help incident prevention in our organization. In accordance with the Coaching Association of Canada, all staff aged 18+ years must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and background screening every 3 years. 

Input into creating a safe sport environment is conducted through discussions by OGC in collaboration with our annual members. This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to have a voice and to help OGC management in the development of the incident prevention and intervention plan. 

 

Jumpstart Program

 

Apply below to see if you qualify to receive financial assistance. 

In an effort to help reach more families The Ottawa Gymnastics Centre (OGC) has partnered with the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program.

Click here to see if you qualify!