Safe Sport Policies

Nordiq Canada Safe Sport Policies

As you know, a safe environment for athletes, coaches, and club volunteers is a top priority in our club and sport community. Having robust policies in place creates an environment for each of us to feel success regardless of our goals in cross country skiing.

To that end our club has adopted the Nordiq Canada SafeSport policy suite effective July 2024. This policy suite does have some significant action items attached to it, particularly for race licensed athletes, coaches, and key volunteers. The club’s board of directors is working diligently toward implementing them.

As a club, we are committed to these policies. We know that SafeSport policies add an extra layer of training and administrative work. However, they are crucial if we are serious about creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. These policies protect athletes, coaches, and volunteers, they ensure compliance, prevent liability, enhance the club's reputation, and foster a positive culture, which in turn ensures the long-term sustainability of our club. The benefits of having these policies in place far outweigh the additional effort required to implement and maintain them.

We know this puts an additional burden on our volunteers, and we do thank you in advance for your commitment to creating an environment where each of us can achieve our goals.