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REPORT Safe Sport

As of April 1, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.

Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport

Report by phone: 1-866-971-2777  

Get help and information

You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP. 

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Canadian Anti-Doping Program

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the custodian of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. The CADP consists of several components such as in- and out-of-competition testing, education, medical exemptions, and the consequences of doping violations. The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) and all of its associated International Standards. The 2021 CADP is currently in effect.

CCAA has adopted the CADP, which means you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. The CCAA anti-doping policy reflects and supports the CADP.

The CADP applies to student-athletes participating in CCAA-sanctioned activities, and they may be selected for doping control at anytime. The CADP also applies to athlete support personnel.

You may also be subject to the rules of your international federation, which will vary depending on your sport, and the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) if you participate in a FISU Championship or the FISU Games. Learn more about FISU’s anti-doping policies and procedures.

While athletes and support personnel should be familiar with the rules of the CADP and the Code, they should also know how to practice clean sport, which can be achieved by following these guidelines:

Check your medications

  • Check your medications and products to ensure they do not contain banned substances or ingredients. 
  • Global DRO provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific substances based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List. Access medication data from seven countries. 
  • If you need assistance checking the status of a medication, email substances@cces.ca.

Know your exemption requirements

  • If your medication is prohibited in sport, verify your medical exemption requirements using the Medical Exemption Wizard.
  • If you still have questions about your exemption requirements, email tue-aut@cces.ca.

Question supplements

While some supplements can correct nutritional deficiencies, promote recovery, or help achieve peak performance, supplements present a significant risk of inadvertent doping. Avoid supplements if you can.

If you and your medical support personnel agree that you have a need for a supplement:

Be cannabis smart

Samples collected from student-athletes who only compete in CCAA events are not analyzed for cannabis. Accordingly, you will not receive an adverse analytical finding (AAF), or positive test for cannabis. Please refer to the CCES website for more information on cannabis considerations for student athletes.

Complete your education

All student-athletes competing in CCAA sanctioned sports and designated athlete support personnel must complete online education annually. To access courses, log into the CCES online education portal. If you have questions about your education requirements, refer to “Which course should I take?” in this online learning FAQ or email education@cces.ca.

Know the rules

Competition manipulation

Competition manipulation is recognized as a major threat to the integrity of sport on a global scale and without measures in place to manage sport betting and corruption, it will continue to grow. The CCES is working with trusted partners to protect the integrity of Canadian sport and to educate the sport community about the risks associated with such activities. For more information, complete Understanding Competition Manipulation, a 15-minute primer course.

CCES Integrity Hotline

Protecting clean and fair sport is a collective responsibility. The CCES Integrity Hotline provides athletes, support personnel and sport administrators with a secure and anonymous means to report suspected doping and competition manipulation, both of which are major threats to good sport.

Coming forward with sensitive information is a big decision, and the CCES appreciates your courage to raise concerns about doping in sport and/or competition manipulation. You can send information or evidence to the CCES Integrity Hotline, powered by RealResponse, one of four ways: 

For more information, visit the CCES Integrity Hotline. 

Contact the CCES

For additional resources and more about anti-doping, please contact the CCES:

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Responsible Coaching Movement

Concussions

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