SAFE SPORT for
ALL ATHLETES
Youth athletes are to be free of abuse (including mental, physical, sexual), issues of harassment, discrimination and bullying in sport. Issues should be reported to trusted adults including your parents and coaches.
If issues are not addressed or you need to speak to someone else other than your parents or coach, below are phone numbers to call or websites to visit for more information. These services are free and confidential - some of the these services have other options for contacting including text, chat and email.
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WHAT IS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION?
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DIVERSITY
The visible and non-visible differences between people. It is what differentiates each one of us and might include gender, race, age, ethnicity, income level, and sexual orientation.
EQUITY
The process of allocating resources, programs, and decision-making fairly to all people without any discrimination and working toward fair outcomes for people or groups by treating them in ways that address their unique advantages or barriers
INCLUSION
Creating a culture that embraces, respects, and values difference so that all people feel they belong and are valued. An inclusive environment ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities and enables individuals and groups to feel safe, accepted and valued for who they are.
Sited from the VolleyballBC website
VOLLEYBALL BC INTRODUCES THEIR STRATEGY FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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The following link take you to the VolleyballBC strategic plan that Raincity VC will also be following in providing a positive experience for our athletes: https://www.volleyballbc.org/elementor-60348-2/
Organizations that are here for you
The Rule of 2
At Raincity Volleyball Club we are following the guidelines from NCCP and Volleyball Canada and have our coaches following the protocols of the "Rule of 2" for the safety of all members of Raincity's- coaches, players, managers and other staff. ​
“Open and Observable Environments” is our version of rule of two. As in rule of two, this practice involves making meaningful and concerted efforts to avoid situations where a person in authority (coach, official, or staff member) might be alone with an athlete and/or vulnerable individual.​​
Transgender athletes
We follow Volleyball Canada's Transgender Policy - It affirms our commitment to equal opportunity to participate in sport and states under section 10 that individuals participating in development and recreational sport should be able to participate in the gender with which they identify. Therefore, we permit trans athletes to compete on teams with which they identify. In addition, we do not require "proof of" or disclose information about an individual's gender identity. I hope that this is helpful.​
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