The foundation of the Team BC program is the BC Games Culture of the Games principles that outline and describe the expectations of those associated with Team BC.
Team BC believes that creating a safe environment is a collective effort and requires the awareness and action of all coaches, volunteers, athletes, Mission Staff, sport and recreation organizations, local clubs and associations, schools, all levels of government, and everyone associated with Team BC.
The BC Games Society accepts the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect everyone involved with the Games from both intentional and unintentional harm. As such Team BC will:
- Support and adopt best practices and processes that promote a safe environment
- Communicate and make available information about the rights and roles and responsibilities of all individuals involved in the Games
- Ensure that reporting processes and procedures are documented and accessible
- Ensure information regarding identifying and responding to signs of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and other safeguarding concerns is accessible
- Ensure processes are in place to receive reports of incidents/concerns, that appropriate action is taken, and that support is available to the individual(s) who raise or disclose the concern
- Ensure that confidential, detailed, and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
- Ensure the registration processes include the agreement to the code of conduct and the Culture of the Games principles
- Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, including athletes, coaches, and volunteers
Team BC will appoint a Safe Sport Lead for each Games. Contact information will be available to all athletes and coaches as well as through the Mission Staff and the Team BC mission office.
Team BC will take seriously any infractions of the Code of Conduct, rules, or policies. If a Team BC participant or someone else is in an uncomfortable situation and unsure about what to do, please report this to the Team BC Safe Sport Lead.
