Tennis Canada is committed to leading the growth of tennis in Canada by promoting an environment that is free from all forms of Neglect and Maltreatment, and that reflects its core values of teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation, excellence, and accountability.
Fostering a sport environment that is safe for all participants, at all levels of competition, is everyone’s responsibility. A safe sport environment is one that does not jeopardize an athlete’s mental, physical, emotional or sexual health and well-being but instead promotes strength, resilience and self-confidence.
Athletes, particularly those competing at high levels, may be vulnerable to attacks on their health and well-being from people they know – trainers and other athletes, for example – as well as from people they do not know – media and strangers through social media. It is essential that all participants are protected from harm through a combination of education and prevention initiatives, comprehensive and actionable policies and protocols, and compassionate and just crisis management.
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FILE A COMPLAINT
Tennis Canada demonstrates its commitment to safety by implementing current and comprehensive policies, delivering education and training, and by managing allegations and complaints compassionately, fairly and impartially.
01 Instant Assistance
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police 9-11.
02 File a Complaint Through
I am an organizational participant: Tennis Canada’s independent third party reporting mechanism
OR
I am a UCCMS participant: The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) complaint intake form
*This only applies to all National Tennis Centre (NTC) and National High Performance Program (NHPP) Athletes, Team Coaches, Support Staff, and Billets, as well as Tennis Canada’s Board of Directors.
03 A Safe Space
If you would like to discuss your safety concerns, please e-mail: safesport@tenniscanada.com
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YOUR COACH’S CREDENTIALS SHOULDN’T BE A MYSTERY
Check below to ensure your coach is Active TPA certified.
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Toolkits FOR EVERYONE
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Policies
Tennis Canada is committed to keeping all participants safe and enjoying their tennis experience. Our policies were developed to promote our responsibility to preventing harm through a combination of education and prevention initiatives, actionable policies and protocols, and compassionate and just crisis management.