SAFE SPORT

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club is bound to uphold Rowing Canada's commitment to abuse-free sport.

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) believes that everyone in rowing has the right to enjoy the sport at all levels of participation. Athletes, coaches, officials, umpires and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination – collectively referred to as maltreatment. The welfare of everyone involved in the sport is a foremost consideration and in particular the protection of children/athletes in the sport is the responsibility of each individual and member in the rowing community.

Understand the basics

The following three resources provide succinct, important practices and information for reducing incidence of maltreatment. All SSI Rowing Club members are required to read these and are requested to adhere to the guidance therein.

Rule of Two

Intended to help protect all athletes in potentially vulnerable situations by ensuring that more than one adult is present.

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Poster : Open & Observable Environments

All interactions between a coach, official, umpire or other representative and an athlete and/or vulnerable individual should be open and observable.

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Poster: Support Services

Individuals who are experiencing or are aware of any forms of maltreatment should connect with these available support services.

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Safe Sport Policy

All the above and more (including the full Safe Sport Policy) can also be found on Rowing Canada's Safe Sport web page, https://rowingcanada.org/safe-sport/

SSI Rowing Club Safety Lead

Michael Strumberger

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact our club's Safe Sport Lead, using the contact form below