The Olympic Oval believes that everyone has the right to participate in a safe and inclusive sport environment that is free of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and maltreatment. This is why we are committed to Safe Sport.
Safe Sport is an environment where athletes can train and compete in healthy and supportive surroundings that promote positive experiences.
The Olympic Oval is committed to operating within the national Safe Sport reporting and resolution framework in a timely manner that is compassionate, fair and transparent. We encourage the reporting of all incidents where abuse, discrimination, and/or harassment is perceived regardless of whom the offender may be or the context. Reporting is essential to ensure accountability and identify any potential risks to our Safe Sport environment.
The Olympic Oval knows how important it is to provide a safe and secure way of reporting issues. In turn, we provide multiple avenues for participants to report:
We are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces. We must measure where we are now, how we are doing compared to the diverse make-up of our wider community, and evaluate progress.
Information on reporting to the University of Calgary and the Safe Sport Speak Up Line.
The Olympic Oval is committed to providing a safe environment free of abuse, harassment and bullying, both on and off the ice.
This e-learning module, developed by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), addresses ethical sport, banned substances, supplements, and various other components of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP).
This e-learning module on Safe Sport, developed by the Coaching Association of Canada, will help anyone involved in sport – whether you have direct contact with athletes or work in the background – to promote physical, psychological and social health, in line with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport.
The Respect in Sport (Activity Leader/Coach) e-learning program educates youth leaders, coaches, officials and participants to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination (BAHD).
One of the most common reasons coaches, managers, officials and athletes, of all ages, cite for leaving sport is unacceptable parent behaviour. The Respect in Sport (Parent) e-learning program defines a standard of behaviour for all parents and creates a more rewarding, safe and respectful environment for everyone involved.
The Olympic Oval adheres to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) run by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). We respect all rules regarding the use of prohibited substances and methods that serve to protect the integrity of sport and the rights of clean athletes.
This e-learning module on drug-free sport, developed by the Coaching Association of Canada, teaches about the consequences of using banned substances, drug-testing protocols at major competition, and an athlete’s responsibility for ensuring a drug-free environment.
The Olympic Oval's goal is to support and enhance the physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being of all individuals in the speed skating community.
Additionally, the Oval is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all participants, where everyone feels welcome and respected.
The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport is a not-for-profit organization supporting the mental health and performance of competitive and high-performance athletes and coaches. It offers collaborative, sport-focused mental health care services designed to help athletes and coaches achieve their performance goals while preserving their mental health and well-being.
Powered by the Coaching Association of Canada, the Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub provides the tools and information to overcome stigma and guide conversations about mental health. This free online portal offers training and resources for coaches to develop mental health literacy and positive coaching practices to improve performance and well-being in sport.
This e-learning module on concussion awareness, developed by the Coaching Association of Canada, will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of all participants, including yourself.
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is an online course designed to provide coaches and parents with the information they need to provide evidence-based care for their athletes who have sustained a concussion.
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is an online course designed to provide coaches and parents with the information they need to provide evidence-based care for their athletes who have sustained a concussion.
The University of Calgary is committed to providing a campus that respects and promotes human rights, personal dignity, civility, and the health and safety of all members of our campus community.
Learn how to create safe and respectful environments for girls to participate in sport and physical activity with this e-module for coaches and activity leaders, developed by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities in partnership with Canadian Women & Sport and the Coaching Association of Canada.
This e-learning module from Canadian Women & Sport provides the information and tools needed to act on a commitment to gender equity, helping participants make policy and program decisions to better serve women and girls in sport.
This series of e-learning modules, developed by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and Coaching Association of Canada, respond to the need for a national training curriculum with content that reflects the uniqueness of Indigenous culture, values and lifestyles.
We strive to cultivate a safe high-performance training environment for the athletes through a positive culture and healthy life balance.
Jonathan Guilmette
Manager, High-Performance Sport
