Safe sport
WE SUBSCRIBE TO THE OPINION ON ETHICS IN LEISURE AND SPORT
Club Gymini recognizes the importance of a safe and welcoming leisure and sports environment for all. We subscribe to the Opinion on ethics in leisure and sport and we are committed to bringing to the forefront the values inseparable from a positive contribution from the practice of leisure and sporting activities and to promoting ethics among of our organization and our members.
The values to preserve and promote are:
- Perseverance
- Pleasure
- Respect
- Health, safety and integrity
- Equity
- Solidarity
PROTECTION OF INTEGRITY IN SPORTS CONTEXT
Club Gymini adheres to the policies of Gymnastics Québec and the Fédération de Cheerleading du Québec, guaranteeing a safe and equitable environment at all levels of our programs, local and international. Our commitment includes zero tolerance towards any abuse, harassment, neglect or violence, physical, psychological or sexual, both in sporting activities and in any context related to our organization. This approach takes the form of strict policies and preventive measures to detect and stop any form of misconduct or violence. Our approach also includes an independent complaints management mechanism, offering victims a standardized, fair and confidential process to report any problematic situation, thus ensuring an environment where trust and respect for the integrity of everyone are priorities.
RULE OF TWO
The rule of two, adopted by Gymnastics Quebec and Gymnastics Canada, guarantees interactions and exchanges in a transparent and verifiable environment, aimed at ensuring the safety of participants, particularly minors, and coaches during potentially vulnerable situations. This policy requires the presence of at least two adults for any interaction, providing increased protection. However, exceptions may be considered in case of emergency.
CODES OF CONDUCT
[ATHLETE] [PARENT] [OFFICIAL] [COACH] [ADMINISTRATOR]
SPORT’AIDE TO LISTEN TO OUR YOUNG ATHLETES
Sport’Aide plays a unifying role in interventions and aspires to become a central point for issues related to violence among young people in the sporting context, an approach that Club Gymini fully supports. Its action extends to the entire sports system, covering various environments such as schools, local and municipal communities, from amateur to elite level, and in all sporting disciplines.
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COMPLAIN
How to make a complaint
Use the universal “I file a complaint” platform, accessible below, or contact Sport’Aide directly at 1 833 211-AIDE (2433).
Who does what ?
Complaints Officer
It receives complaints relating to abuse, harassment, neglect or violence according to the integrity policy. Its role includes supporting complainants and assessing the admissibility of complaints.
Integrity Protection Committee
Made up of three independent members, it handles complaints through impartial hearings and offers conclusions and recommendations.
Sport’Aide
Son rôle consiste à soutenir toute personne confrontée à des difficultés dans le milieu sportif. Sport’Aide peut également accompagner pour déposer une plainte auprès de l’Officier des Plaintes.
Solutions exist
When to file a complaint
File a complaint as soon as there are serious reasons to suspect abuse, harassment, negligence or violence in a sporting context. Avoid judging the situation for its relevance to filing a complaint.
You can change things
Who can file a complaint?
Any person involved directly or indirectly in the sporting environment, having witnessed or been the victim of abuse, harassment, neglect or violence (e.g. parents, athletes, volunteers, coaches, administrators, officials, etc.).
Who can contact Sport’Aide?
Any person involved directly or indirectly in the sporting environment, experiencing difficulties or suspecting difficulties experienced by a loved one in this context (e.g. parents, athletes, volunteers, coaches, administrators, officials, etc.).