Respect in Sport and Safe Sport
RESPECT IN SPORT
Respect in Sport is a nationally recognized online program focused on fostering a culture of respect in sport settings. It provides practical tools to help coaches, officials, leaders, and volunteers create safe, ethical, and inclusive spaces.
Respect in Sport training covers:
- Understanding power dynamics and responsibility
- Communication strategies that support athlete well-being
- Managing conflict and modelling positive behavior
- Preventing discrimination, bullying, and emotional harm
- Encouraging equitable, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sport experiences
ABTA now has designated provincial links for Respect in Sport, ensuring our members can complete the program at no cost. Please use the links below to access your course. An access code is required—please contact your Club Chair or the ABTA Office to obtain it.
Activity Leader: https://abta-leader.respectgroupinc.com/
Parent Program: http://abta-parent.respectgroupinc.com/
Officials: http://abta-officials.respectgroupinc.com/
If you have already completed a Respect in Sport course through another organization, your certification will be considered valid for two years.
For the 2025–26 season, this means any course completed between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2025 meets the requirement.
SAFE SPORT
What is Safe Sport?
Safe Sport is a national movement designed to ensure that all participants—athletes, coaches, judges,
volunteers, and administrators—experience sport in a healthy, positive, and respectful environment. It
focuses on preventing maltreatment, promoting physical and emotional safety, and ensuring that everyone
involved in sport is protected and supported.
Safe Sport training provides education on:
- Recognizing and preventing all forms of maltreatment (bullying, harassment, abuse, discrimination)
- Understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals in positions of trust
- Creating athlete-centered environments grounded in respect, fairness, and inclusion
- Responding appropriately to concerns, disclosures, or unsafe situations
- Establishing boundaries and professional standards of conduct
Take the Safe Sport Training: https://coach.ca/sport-safety/safe-sport-training
