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Safe sport means creating an environment where the physical and emotional well-being of all participants is protected. It promotes positive experiences in sport while helping prevent and address maltreatment such as abuse, harassment, neglect, and discrimination.
Safe sport is a shared responsibility among athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, and organizations. Everyone plays a role in building a culture of respect, safety, and inclusion. This page provides resources, policies, and guidance to help support and maintain a safe sport environment for all participants.
The Protecting Youth in Sports Act strengthens protection for young athletes in Manitoba’s sport system. Provincial Sport Organizations must:
ITP Sport is responsible for overseeing all allegations of maltreatment. If you would like to submit a maltreatment complaint, please submit your complaint to ITP Sport here:
Reporting a maltreatment complaint may seem confusing and overwhelming. The following resources can help you navigate the process:
If your concern does not involve maltreatment, you may still contact us for general inquiries, feedback, or other sport-related issues. Examples of non-maltreatment concerns include questions about policies, event information, registration, eligibility, selection decisions, scheduling, or general program operations.
If your concern does not involve maltreatment, you may still contact us for general inquiries, feedback, or other sport-related issues. Examples of non-maltreatment concerns include questions about policies, event information, registration, eligibility, selection decisions, scheduling, or general program operations.
Please submit your concern through our official contact form here:
SAFE SPORT LINE: 1-833-656-SAFE (7233)
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, harassment, bullying or hazing in sport, and you need someone to talk to, call the safe sport line: 1-833-656-SAFE (7233).
In Manitoba, it is everyone’s legal obligation to report suspected child abuse. If, in your honest judgment, you believe that a child may not be safe, you are legally required to report it. The experts at the Safe Sport Line can help you make that report.
Feel free to access the following resources:
The Canadian Sport Helpline provides a safe place for victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse and discrimination in sport to speak in confidence to a neutral third party and get the help they need
This professional listening and referral service is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, by phone or text at 1-888-83SPORT (77678), and by email at info@abuse-free-sport.ca.
Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Our organization is committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required ensuring the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.
Learn more about the Concussion Education and Awareness Program and implementation for provincial sport organizations (PSOs) in this document.
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