Safe Sport Response
Athletics Alberta is committed to ensuring all of our members feel safe when participating in our sport. If you feel unsafe (physically, emotionally, mentally) the Whistleblower Policy is how you begin the process to disclose incidents of perceived wrongdoing without fear of unfair treatment or reprisal.
Athletics Alberta has vested the responsiveness of safe sport complaints to the Office of the Commissioner. Athletics Canada’s Commissioner’s Office was established to make informed decisions in the following areas of Athletics Canada operations – support program selection, representative team selection, eligibility, Athlete Agreements, and complaints of violations of the Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code). As a branch member, Athletics Alberta’s Code of Conduct & Ethics reflects that of Athletics Canada in its intent and interpretation.
The Process
Alternative Complaint Forum
Should you wish to complain directly to the Canadian Sport Help Line, see the contact information below.
Safe Sport Levy
A $5 Safe Sport Levy was passed at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. The levy is $5 per competitive athlete above U12 age category and coaches. The revenue from the levy is used to support the costs associated with the independent complaint process. We have 2 independent safe sport officers who manage the safe sport complaint process from intake to resolution. Renewals and new memberships will be required to pay this levy. The levy is mandatory for all competitive athletes U12 or older and coaches.
