What is 'Safe Sport'?

Safe Sport is a set of principles that aim to protect athletes and other participants from abuse, harassment, and discrimination in sport.

These programs cover crucial topics like appropriate boundaries, positive communication, and safeguarding practices, helping adults create a supportive, respectful atmosphere.


By understanding the risks and learning effective intervention techniques, coaches become proactive advocates for every child’s well-being.

This training not only builds trust but also sets a high standard for safety, making sports a positive and protected space for all players.

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Why Safe Sport:


Safe sport training equips coaches, volunteers, parents, and athletes with essential skills to identify, prevent, and address discrimination and abuse.


  • Safe Sport training fosters trust, allowing athletes to focus on growth in a supportive environment.
  • Safe Sport training helps everyone recognize and address potential risks proactively.
  • It gives staff clear tools to maintain high standards and ensure safety.
  • Training encourages sportsmanship and inclusivity, making sports positive for everyone.
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Safe Sport Certified

Staff

All staff, including coaches and volunteers, have completed their Safe Sport Certification to ensure a safe environment for all participants.

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Where can I report concerns?

Our Risk Management Officer is here to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone involved in our programs.

This role involves identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks to prevent incidents and improve overall safety.

If you have any concerns, you can reach out directly to our Risk Management Officer at safety@juniorrackets.com for assistance.

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Confidential Abuse-Free Reporting Services

Abuse-Free Sport is an independent organization dedicated to preventing and addressing maltreatment in sports, aiming to create a safe, positive experience for athletes.

The Abuse-Free Sport helpline is available to confidentially report incidents of abuse, discrimination, or unsafe conditions in sports.

For more information, visit abuse-free-sport.ca

Commitment to Concussion Safety and Awareness

All Junior Rackets coaches and volunteers have completed both criminal record checks and the NCCP Making Head Way in Sport concussion training course.
We are committed to concussion awareness, helping coaches recognize symptoms early and follow safe protocols.

Junior Rackets fully supports and adheres to the Tennis Canada Safesport Code of Conduct, available here.

Ensuring Safe Sport Training

"Safe Sport is Everyone’s Responsibility"
~ Michael Downey, President & CEO, Tennis Canada

Junior Rackets fully supports and adheres to the
Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)

Additionally, the Junior Rackets Code of Conduct, detailing standards and guidelines for all coaches, participants, spectators, volunteers, staff, and executives, is available here.

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