Swim Saskatchewan together with Swimming Canada 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. 

Swimming Canada believes 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, member and special interest group in the swimming community. 

SAFE SPORT OPERATIONAL STATEMENT 

The Swimming Canada safe sport program will focus on three key areas: education, prevention and response, all of which will be supported by strong governance, policies and procedures. The goal is to ensure that all members and registrants of Swimming Canada, at all levels, have the resources to provide and access a fun, healthy, inclusive and safe environment. 

Safe Sport Contacts 

The following list of safe sport-related contacts are accessible to amateur sport organizations in Saskatchewan as well as other members of the province’s amateur sport community. 

Sask Sport Resource Line 

The Sask Sport Resource Line provides free, confidential and anonymous assistance to calls, texts or emails inquiries regarding possible bullying, abuse, harassment or discrimination in sport.  

Phone: 1-888-329-4009 

Text: 1-306-717-9636 

help@resourceline.ca 

Sask Sport Dispute Resolution Officer 

Sask Sport’s Dispute Resolution Officer can assist organizations with best practices regarding how to handle a complaint in sport. 

Contact 
Nathan Cole, Provincial Sport Consultant 
ncole@sasksport.ca
306.780.9350 

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute of Saskatchewan 

The Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute of Saskatchewan provides neutral, third-party case management services to any sport in Saskatchewan. Call the Respect Resource Line or Sask Sport’s Dispute Resolution Officer to determine whether or not ADR is a service you require. 

SWIMMING CANADA SAFE SPORT OFFICER  

You may contact the Independent Safe Sport Official at safesportofficer@safe-sport.ca. This person (L. Maclean) 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.  For general disputes, you are encouraged to try to resolve your situation at the club or provincial level before contacting Swimming Canada. 

THE CANADIAN SPORTS HELPLINE 

1-888-837-7678
info@abuse-free-sport.ca
Abuse Free Sport (abuse-free-sport.ca)

The helpline will provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.