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Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta

Safe Sport

In alignment with Gymnastics Canada, RGA embraces our responsibility to create, foster and preserve sport settings, that ensure positive, safe and fulfilling experience for all individuals. We believe that a Safe Sport environment prioritizes the welfare, safety and rights of the participant at all times.

Safe Sport RGA

What is Safe Sport?

Safe Sport refers to a set of policies, procedures, and initiatives aimed at creating a safe and inclusive environment in sports, free from abuse, harassment, and discrimination.

What will you find on this page?
Inline with the elevation of safety and welcoming in our sport, this page provides an extensive list of Safe Sport resources, guides, and tools.

REPORTING SUSPICIONS OF MISCONDUCT OR OTHER SERIOUS CONCERNS

Individuals across all levels of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Alberta have the right to participate in a sport environment free from abuse, harassment, and discrimination.

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, youth, or other participant, please report your concerns: safesport.rga@gmail.com

IF A CHILD OR YOUTH IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR RISK, CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE.

Contact your local authorities if you have a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth is a victim of any form of abuse or neglect. Reports of abuse or neglect not involving a minor may also be reported to local authorities.

A Pathway to Safer Sport

Education

Safe Sport education equips coaches, judges and athletes with knowledge to recognize abuse, fostering a culture of awareness.

Prevention

Proactive measures like background checks and training programs create a secure environment prioritizing athlete well-being.

Response

Swift and effective procedures addressing abuse allegations, taking appropriate actions to protect victims and maintain community integrity.

Education

Keeping Girls in Sport - Respect Group Inc.

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Sport Safety for Parents

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

RGA Concussion Policy

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Concussion Facts & Protocols

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Coach.ca Safe Sport Toolbox

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Prevention

True Sport

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Gym Can Rule of 2 Graphic

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Required Training - Respect in Sport

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Required Training - Safe Sport Training

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Required Training - Making Ethical Decisions

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

The Rule of Two

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Responsible Coach Movement - Coach.ca

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

Response

Help Resources for Albertans

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

RGA Investigation Policy

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

RGA Dispute Resolution Policy

Diversity refers to differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability.