Gymnastics Canada supports Coaching Association of Canada’s Responsible Coaching Movement:
Keeping Sport Fair, Fun, and Safe
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:
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Engage in Safe Sport Training
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Ensure your organization has taken the RCM Pledge.
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Support your organization having key policies, like a Travel Policy and a Code of Conduct, and see that these are current and enforced.
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Ensure that all coaches and volunteers are appropriately screened.
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Encourage coaches and volunteers to take the Commit To Kids, Respect in Sport, and NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training.
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Ask yourself, ‘What are some ways that I, as a coach, can support the Rule of Two?’
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