Canadian Safe Sport Program
Safe Sport Program
The Shooting Federation of Canada has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.
Through the CSSP Rules, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded, national-level sport organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.
The CSSP Rules clearly and publicly set out how that will be done, including defined timelines at each stage of the reporting process. The CSSP also offers support services to connect participants with help along the way.
For more information about the CSSP and the UCCMS, click here.
How to report
As of April 1, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.
Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport
Report by phone: 1-833-858-CSSP (2777)
Get help and information
You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP.
Complete your e-learning
The Shooting Federation of Canada will notify all designated participants who are subject to the CSSP. This includes, but is not limited to, specified athletes, board members, employees, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors, support staff, and medical staff.
Everyone who is subject to the CSSP must complete the e-learning course and sign the participant consent form. ORGANIZATION will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the CCES online education portal. If you have questions about your education requirements, email education@cces.ca.
Safe Sport is a collective responsibility. By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment.
The Shooting Federation of Canada's safe sport statement and The Shooting Federation of Canada safe sport policy and code of conduct reflect and support the CSSP can be found here.
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Shooting Federation of Canada participants will continue to have access to independent third-party services through ITP Sport & Recreation for conflict resolution, member complaints and, for those who are not signatory to the OSIC, allegations of maltreatment and anyone who has experienced or witnessed abuse.
Link: Integrity Counts
Phone Number (Canada): 1 (800) 758-9412
Complete list of worldwide phone numbers can be found here.
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The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has implemented the confidential, toll-free, Canadian Sport Helpline for any victims or witnesses of harassment, discrimination, or abuse in sport. The number can be accessed via call or text and will provide you resources, advice and assistance for your situation.
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In collaboration with Respect in Sport Group, the SFC is proud to offer the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders eLearning module to our membership. The focus of this training is on the importance of acting as role models in a sports leadership area, building a positive sports environment, and educating in the areas of Bullying, Abuse, Harassment, and Discrimination (BAHD). The following training will be eligible for professional development (PD) points that registered coaches are able to use to build towards their coaching certification. If you're interested in collecting PD points from this training please be sure to click "allow" in the section relating to the transfer of data to the NCCP Locker.
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Although the risk of suffering a concussion in the practice of the shooting sports is very low, the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) recognizes the severity of short and long-term consequences for those sustaining a concussion and the importance of concussion prevention. The Shooting Federation of Canada has developed the SFC’s Concussion Protocol to help guide the management of athletes who may have a suspected concussion while participating in target shooting sport activities.
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The Shooting Federation of Canada has developed the SFC’s Mental Health Strategy in partnership with Sport Psychologist Susan Cockle.
This Mental Health - Crisis Response Action Plan, and accompanying Managing Mental Health Slide Presentation will serve as resources for all SFC members; athletes, coaches, integrated support team, officials, and administrators.
The purpose is to:
Effectively manage mental health emergencies, crises and response to disasters.
Create a culture of mental health awareness, acceptance and support within SFC.
Maximize overall mental health and wellbeing, as well as mental performance, within our sport.
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UCCMS
The Shooting Federation of Canada has adopted the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
This means that participants (competitors, volunteers, coaches, parents, officials etc.) involved in SFC sponsored events and activities should have the reasonable expectation that, when they participate in the target shooting sports in Canada, it will be in an environment that is free from all forms of Maltreatment. The SFC is committed to advancing a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences. and one that treats every individual with dignity and respect.