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At Grit & Grace, athlete

wellbeing comes first.

Our Commitment to Safe Sport
 

Grit & Grace programming is delivered by a founder who has completed Safe Sport Training through the Coaching Association of Canada and adheres to Canadian safeguarding standards.

We are committed to creating environments where athletes feel physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe. Our programming aligns with Canadian Safe Sport principles and prioritizes respect, accountability, and athlete voice.

We believe performance thrives in environments built on trust — not fear.

Grit & Grace programming:

  • Promotes emotional regulation and healthy identity beyond sport

  • Encourages open dialogue without pressure to share

  • Operates within clear professional boundaries

  • Follows established reporting protocols if safety concerns arise
     

We are committed to continuous education and uphold the standards expected within Canadian youth sport environments.

If you have any questions regarding safeguarding or reporting procedures, please contact: caleigh@gritandgraceperformance.com

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Need Support?

The Canadian Sport Help Line is available to provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.

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1-888-837-7678

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led text-based support for young people. Kids Help Phone’s free, anonymous services are available in both English and French.

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1-800-668-6868

Our Role in Safe Sport

• Treat all participants respectfully, following the UCCMS, to prevent and address maltreatment in sport

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• Promote, establish, and maintain a positive sport environment that promotes equal opportunity and is free from maltreatment and that treats every individual with dignity and respect. This means not engaging in, allowing, condoning, or ignoring behaviour that violates this UCCMS.

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• Raise “safe sport” awareness within your organization to ensure everyone can identify problematic situations before they escalate

 

• Immediately report any incidents, concerns, threats, acts or suspicions of maltreatment

 

•Be a positive influence and advocate a safe sport environment for your sport organization

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• Advocate for meaningful inclusion of all individuals, regardless of their age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, language, creed, religion, athletic potential, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex and sexual orientation

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• Be familiar with, pursue and participate in continuing education to improve your knowledge and abilities in various areas of safe sport

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• Make sure that your intentions, actions, and efforts reflect a commitment to prioritizing the safety of all participants

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• Know your duty to report obligations for child protection

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• Engage in behaviours and practices that are ethical and developmentally appropriate and that support the physical, psychological, social and emotional welfare of participants Provide encouragement and positive support to all athletes during practices and competition, regardless of performance

 

• Prioritize personal development of athletes over performance excellence

 

• Ensure licensure and sport-specific education are relevant and up to date

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