CANADIAN SAFE SPORT PROGRAM

Water Polo Canada adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), effective April 1, 2025.

Through the CSSP, Sport Integrity Canada independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded national sport organizations. This includes receiving and responding to reports of Prohibited Behaviour, as well as delivering education, prevention, and policy initiatives.

The CSSP Rules clearly outline how reports are managed, including defined timelines and access to support services throughout the process.

For more information on the CSSP and UCCMS, please visit: https://cces.ca

HOW TO REPORT

Reports can be submitted directly to Sport Integrity Canada online or by phone, with the option to remain anonymous:

• Online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport
• Phone: 1-833-858-CSSP (2777)

If you choose to identify yourself, your name will only be shared with your sport organization when necessary for safety, and every effort will be made to obtain your consent beforehand.

For support or questions, contact the CSSP team: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Water Polo Canada will notify all designated participants subject to the CSSP, which includes athletes, board members, staff, contractors, volunteers, and support personnel.

All identified participants are required to:

• Complete the CSSP e-learning course
• Sign the participant consent form

Instructions and access details will be provided by Water Polo Canada. For questions about training requirements, contact: education@cces.ca

CSSP PARTICIPANTS

Participants currently subject to the CSSP include:

• Board of Directors and select committee members
• Staff and designated contractors
• Senior and Age Group National Team athletes
• Athlete support personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, medical staff, managers)

At this time, National Championship League participants are not included.

Safe sport is a shared responsibility. Reporting concerns helps create a safer environment for everyone.

Water Polo Canada’s Safe Sport policies and Code of Conduct align with and support the CSSP. For questions, please contact Safe Sport Compliance Coordinator Janis Loach at jloach@waterpolo.ca.