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SAFE SPORT
Positive Sport Experiences Working Group
We're looking for individuals to join the Positive Sport Experiences Working Group. Please check out the Terms of Reference for more details and to learn about the committee's goals.
Safe Sport Speak Up Line
Speed Skating Ontario have partnered on the launch the Safe Sport Speak Up Line, a new independent reporting mechanism that supports the intake and management of complaints from all speed skating participants within the Canadian speed skating community.
The Safe Sport Speak Up Line can be used by all past and present participants of speed skating in Canada, including athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers involved at the national, provincial, territorial and club levels. Items that can be reported include governance disputes, non-compliance with organizational policies, and conduct or behaviour that results or has the potential to result in physical or psychological harm, including but not limited to, maltreatment, abuse of authority, bullying, harassment and discrimination.
The Safe Sport Speak Up Line is accessible online and by telephone. Complaints can be raised through the third-party hotline – on a confidential basis, with or without anonymity – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including weekends and holidays).
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Phone: 1-888-889-1203
Speed Skating Ontario is dedicated to providing training and competition environments that are safe, inclusive and welcoming for all members.
By joining SSO and participating in SSO Sanctioned Activities, I will:
Be guided by the True Sport Principles and demonstrate my commitment. As a participant in speed skating, I will:
GO FOR IT – Rise to the challenge. Always strive for excellence. Be persistent and discover how good I can be.
PLAY FAIR – Understand, respect, and follow the rules. Play and compete with integrity. Understand that competition is only meaningful when accessible, inclusive, and fair.
RESPECT OTHERS – Show respect for everyone involved in creating my sporting experience, both on and off the ice. Win with dignity and lose with grace.
KEEP IT FUN – Find joy in speed skating and all forms of sport and physical activity. Share it with others and always remember what I love about sport and why I skate.
STAY HEALTHY – Always respect and care for my mind and body. Advocate for my health and safety and those around me.
INCLUDE EVERYONE – Recognize and celebrate strength in diversity. Recognize who is not participating. Invite and welcome them to speed skating.
GIVE BACK – Say thanks and show gratitude. Get involved in different ways. Encourage my friends, family, and Club to make a difference in the community.
Speed Skating Ontario Statement on Safe Sport