Sport Integrity Canada is proud to announce the launch of a new safe sport e-learning course for U SPORTS and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), designed to strengthen awareness, understanding, and application of safe sport principles across Canada’s post-secondary sport system.
Developed by Sport Integrity Canada, in consultation with U SPORTS and the CCAA, the course reflects a shared understanding of the behaviours and responsibilities that support sport environments. It provides student-athletes, coaches, and other members of the university and college sport community with practical knowledge and education related to the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
“A consistent understanding of the UCCMS across Canada’s sport system is essential to creating safe, inclusive, and respectful sport environments,” said Signy Arnason, Executive Director, Safe Sport, Sport Integrity Canada. “Through education and collaboration with organizations like U SPORTS and the CCAA, we are helping ensure that participants across the country have a shared understanding of their rights and responsibilities, as well as the standards expected with regard to safe sport in Canada.”
“The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association is grateful to Sport Integrity Canada for its invaluable collaboration and expertise in developing the new Safe Sport education course,” said Brandon Stone, CCAA Chief Executive Officer. “Through this partnership, their guidance and support assist the CCAA & U SPORTS in fostering safe, respectful, and supportive environments for student-athletes to thrive both on and off the field.”
“U SPORTS is proud to be working alongside the CCAA to partner with Sport Integrity Canada on this powerful Safe Sport education initiative,” offered Pierre Arsenault, U SPORTS Chief Executive Officer. “Sport Integrity Canada has developed a valuable education resource to raise awareness and understanding of the UCCMS and its components. We know this will help ensure positive and transformational sporting experiences for our Canadian university student athletes, coaches, and staffs.”
The course, which will be hosted on Sport Integrity Canada’s learning management platform, builds on the ongoing efforts of all three organizations to prioritize participant well-being, prevent and address maltreatment in sport, and promote cultures of safety, respect, and accountability throughout collegiate and university athletics. U SPORTS and CCAA participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their organization’s reporting processes and available resources if they have concerns related to potential violations of the UCCMS.
