Safe Sport For Everyone
Special Olympics Northwest Territories recognizes our responsibility to prioritize creating a safe sport environment free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination for all participants, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials, and administrators
As part of Special Olympics NWT's commitment to a safe sporting environment, our staff, volunteers and leadership team have completed Safe Sport training.
Special Olympics Canada and its Chapters each have adopted comprehensive screening policies to help ensure safe and high-quality program experiences for all athletes. The policies require some individuals to pass a screening process before they are permitted to interact with Special Olympics athletes.
Pan-Canadian Safe Sport-Related Policies
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Safe Sport Policy
Discipline & Complaints Policy
Dispute Resolution Policy
Appeal Policy
Athlete Protection Policy
Performance-Enhancing Drugs or Substances Policy
Responsible Coaching Movement
Responsible coaching allows you to support your participants' right to a safe, positive environment. Here are some ways to protect your athletes and yourself both on and off the field of play.
Responsible Coaching Movement Pillars
Rule of Two
WHAT IS THE RULE OF TWO?
The goal of the Rule of Two is to ensure all interactions and communications are open, observable, and justifiable. Its purpose is to protect participants (especially minors) and coaches in potentially vulnerable situations by ensuring more than one adult is present. There may be exceptions in emergency situations. Please click here for more information and resources from the Coaching Association of Canada.