Safe Sport
The Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club believes that everyone in the sport has the right to enjoy the sport at whatever level or position they participate. 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.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
The Canadian Sports Helpline
1-888-837-7678 - [email protected] - http://abuse-free-sport.ca/en/
The helpline will provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
If you have concerns about a child, or if you are a victim (survivor) or a family member of a victim, you may contact the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for information or support.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-688-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led text-based support for young people. Kids Help Phone’s free, anonymous services are available in both English and French.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness
1-855-242-3310 or hopeforwellness.ca/
A helpline dedicated to supporting First Nations and Inuit Peoples. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French.
Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366 or translifeline.org/
A helpline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The phone line is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addition (CCSA)
ccsa.ca/addictions-treatment-helplines-canada
The Centre was created by the Canadian government to address and provide leadership on substance use in Canada.
Victim Services Government of Canada
crcvc.ca/for-victims/services/
The Canadian government provides a number of services to victims of crime, including emotional support, counselling, advocacy and safety planning.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)
CASP’s goal is to reduce the suicide rate in Canada and to minimize the consequences of suicidal behaviour.
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
CCES is committed to working collaboratively to activate a values-based and principle-driven sport system; protecting the integrity of sport from the negative forces of doping and other unethical threats; and advocating for sport that is fair, safe and open to everyone.
Swim Ontario Sport Safety
https://www.swimontario.com/sport-safety/
Report a complaint.
Swimming Canada Safe Sport Officer
This person is an independent third party who will guide you through the complaints process and/or explore other options. This Independent Official is empowered to supersede Swimming Canada staff and launch appropriate policies as required based on evidence or a situation reported. Your contact with the Safe Sport Official is confidential, subject to certain legal limits. The independent Safe Sport Official is a certified workplace harassment resources/investigator.
