Velo NB has taken the pledge and works within the Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM). The goal is to make sport safer for children and the vulnerable sector. Although advances in athlete protection in the past 20 years have decreased instances of athlete maltreatment in amateur sport, incidents of athlete abuse, harassment by coaches, and risks to athlete safety have continued to occur.
The RCM Pillars
Each pillar of the Responsible Coaching Movement provides crucial elements, resources and processes to follow for sport to be Safe, Smart and Secure for all.
Rule of Two
A safe sport environment ensures all coaches, staff, and administrators apply the Rule of Two. When following the Rule of Two, all interactions and communications with participants are in open, observable, and justifiable settings, and two responsible adults — whether a coach, parent, staff or screened volunteer — are present.
Background Screening
A secure sport environment is one where all coaches and sport organization leaders are screened to meet requirements to be involved in sport. Screening includes comprehensive background and reference checks, interviews, plus police information checks, to be done at regular intervals.
Ethics Training
A smart sport environment ensures coaches are trained and have the confidence and skills needed to effectively manage challenging situations. Lifelong learning through numerous training modules helps coaches expand their knowledge and awareness of important topics throughout their career.
Abuse-free Sport
The Canadian Sport Helpline provides Canadian sport participants of all levels compete in a safe and welcoming environment. Are you aware of a suspected incident of abuse, harassment, discrimination or bullying? Do you have questions and/or concerns regarding this incident?
We are here to provide you with advice, guidance and resources on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstances.
Concussion Protocol
Velo NB follows the concussion protocol as outlined by Cycling Canada to protect athletes.The concussion management documents were developed by the Cycling Canada Medical Team to be specific to cycling and the structure of the sport. They were developed with the support of National Teams and doctors, and outline procedures to follow for management, and rehabilitation. These guidelines are for recreational, amateur and elite athletes of all ages.