Athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination. Archery Canada [and our Members are] is committed to embracing the principles of True Sport and putting in place processes, procedures and policies to help create a safe environment for all participants. Our objective is to ensure greater participation at all levels of the sport by creating, maintaining and promoting a safe and welcoming sport culture through Education, Prevention and Response guided by our policies and procedures.
ABUSE-FREE SPORT
The Abuse-Free Sport Helpline is a national toll-free helpline offering assistance to victims or witnesses of harassment, abuse or discrimination in sport. It is an anonymous, confidential, independent service that will provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.
Phone: 1-888-837-7678
Email: info@abuse-free-sport.ca
Website: Abuse-free-sport.ca/helpline
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
Reporting is critical in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all participants. As such, independent, third-party complaint management is a directive of Canada’s Safe Sport movement.
For concerns/complaints, or to report or discuss incidents or abuse or harassment of any kind related to National squad/team programs and Archery Canada events/activities, there are 2 mechanisms which are used depending on the nature of the complaint and the jurisdiction of the respondent.
Archery Canada has retained the services of SportMatters Services Ltd. as the Independent Third Party Case Manager for complaint matters pursuant to the Archery Canada Discipline and Complaints Policy. They may be reached directly and independently through the email address below. This is a confidential email address, which will only be accessed by the Independent Third Party.
| Alleged UCCMS breach (allegations of maltreatment and discrimination in sport) |  |
| Any other misconduct allegation under AC policies |  |
To see the Archery Canada Safe Sport Complaint Process, click HERE.