Statement of Commitment
Sport organizations in British Columbia are committed to creating a sport environment that is accessible, inclusive, respects their participants personal goals, and is free from all forms of maltreatment. As part of VASS’ commitment to Safe Sport our staff board and all 500+ volunteer have completed Commit to Kids training.
How to report Maltreatment
If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child, youth, or participant in our BC Adaptive Snowsports community, please report your concerns to:
James Peters Executive Director
BC Adaptive Snowsports
james@vass.ca
604.646.8277
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7R 4K9
If it is helpful, here is a form, created by viaSport to help identify all the key areas that are effective when reporting. Safe-Sport-Incident-Report-Form VIASPORT BC.
Helpful Resources
Canadian Sport Helpline
The helpline will provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.
1-888-837-7678 or info@abuse-free-sport.ca or http://abuse-free-sport.ca/en
A confidential toll-free phone line for children and youth wanting to talk to someone – is 310-1234 (no area code required).
A toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone and online service available across B.C. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
Safe Sport Policies endorsed by BC Adaptive Snowsports
- Bylaws of BC Adaptive Snowsports
- British Columbia Universal Code of Conduct (BC UCC)
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Policy
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Discipline and Complaints Policy
- Appeal Policy
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Concussion & Return to Play Protocol
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Bylaws of BC Adaptive Snowsports
- British Columbia Universal Code of Conduct
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Policy
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Discipline and Complaints Policy
- Appeal Policy
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Concussion & Return to Play Policy