Statement of Commitment
Cross Country BC is committed to advancing a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, welcoming and safe sport experiences.
BC Universal Code of Conduct and Organizational Policies
Cross Country BC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy aligns with the BC Universal Code of Conduct and also provides additional responsibilities for coaches, athletes, and officials in a sport-specific context. All organizational policies can be found here: https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/policies-procedures
Our Athlete Protection Guidelines (“Rule of Two”) can be found HERE.
Canadian Sport Helpline
This free helpline offer support to victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse and discrimination. This anonymous, confidential and independent service allows them to share and validate their concerns, obtain advice on the process to follow and be directed toward the appropriate resources to ensure a follow-up. To find out more, go to www.abuse-free-sport.ca.
New for the 2022/23 season, Nordiq Canada requires that ALL coaches complete the ‘Safe Sport’ and ‘Understanding the Rule of Two’ online modules as a condition of the Coaching License.
Safe Sport Training
All CSI-P targeted coaches and athletes of Cross Country BC are required to take Safe Sport training, a free 90-minute eLearning module in the Locker. Safe, inclusive sport environments help make sport rewarding and enriching for all. Safe Sport training gives you the knowledge and skills to create those environments by recognizing, addressing and preventing maltreatment in sport. To find out more and to take the training, go to https://safesport.coach.ca/participants-training.
Understanding the Rule of Two Training
A safe sport environment ensures all coaches, staff, and administrators apply the Rule of Two. When following the Rule of Two, all interactions and communications with participants are in open, observable, and justifiable settings, and two responsible adults — whether a coach, parent, staff or screened volunteer — are present. Understanding the Rule of Two is a free 20-minute eLearning module in the Locker. This training will improve your judgment to assess and implement preventive measure and increase your confidence and practices when faced with situations in which the Rule of Two may apply. To find out more and to take the training, go to https://coach.ca/promoting-safety-sport-through-cacs-understanding-rule-two-elearning-module