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REPORT Safe Sport

Everyone has the right to train and compete in safe, respectful, and supportive environments.  The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association is a signatory of the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), and believes Canada’s sport system should prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Through the CSSP, Sport Integrity Canada receives and responds to reports of prohibited behaviour under the UCCMS committed by individuals who are part of national, federally funded sport organizations. Matters not within the CSSP jurisdiction will be redirected to the CCAA's Independent Third Party (see below). 

CSSP Report Process: Visual Flow Chart

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

Report by phone: 1-866-971-2777  

Help and information: Contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://sportintegrity.ca/contact-us

CCAA Code of Conduct, Complaints & Appeals

The CCAA is committed to the principles of integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, equity, inclusivity, safety and personal growth of all participants. Participants shall be responsible for adhering both in letter and spirit to the provisions of the Association By-laws and Operating Procedures. Violations of these may result in sanctions, including but not limited to, warning, probation, suspension and expulsion.

Complaints of violations which occur during the course of authorized CCAA business, activities and events please complete the following form and submit to the CCAA's Independent Third Part Complaints Officer – Judy Smith at ccaacomplaints@gmail.com.

The Canadian Anti-Doping Program

Sport Integrity Canada 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 Sport Integrity Canada 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 Sport Integrity Canada's online education portal: education.sportintegrity.ca. 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 Sport Integrity Canada 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.

Contact Sport Integrity Canada

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