The UCCMS outlines key expectations and standards for creating safe, respectful, and inclusive sport environments. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s inside:
Purpose & Scope
- Establishes a national standard to prevent and address maltreatment in sport.
- Applies to all participants: athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, volunteers, and others.
Core Principles
- Everyone has the right to participate in sport free from abuse, harassment, neglect, and discrimination.
- Emphasizes integrity, safety, fairness, inclusion, and respect.
Prohibited Conduct
The UCCMS defines and prohibits:
- Psychological Maltreatment – including emotional abuse, bullying, and gaslighting.
- Physical Maltreatment – any form of physical violence or neglect.
- Sexual Maltreatment – harassment, abuse, or exploitation of a sexual nature.
- Neglect – failure to meet basic needs of athletes (e.g., medical, nutrition, emotional).
- Grooming & Boundary Transgressions – inappropriate relationships or interactions.
- Discrimination, Harassment & Abuse of Authority – based on race, gender, sexuality, etc.
Responsibilities & Duty to Report
- Every sport organization must implement policies aligned with the UCCMS.
- Participants must report any violations they witness or experience.
- The Independent Sport Integrity Office (OSIC) manages complaints for national-level sport.
Sanctions & Accountability
- Outlines how investigations happen and what sanctions may result.
- Ensures a fair and transparent process for handling complaints.
Education & Prevention
- Encourages training and education as proactive tools.
- Emphasizes the importance of creating cultures of trust and safety.
This summary helps sport leaders and participants quickly understand what the UCCMS stands for and why it matters. For the full document, you can read it here: https://sportintegritycommissioner.ca/sites/default/files/2022-06/UCCMS-v6.0-20220531.pdf
