Safe Sport
In order to ensure maltreatment does not occur in sport, Sport Canada has introduced “The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)”. This code consists of policies, education requirements and screening processes to be used by all provincial sport organizations and clubs across Canada.
Highlands Trailblazers is committed to implementing Safe Sport in all our activities and has adopted Nordiq Canada’s policies as of November 1, 2023 (see links below). This means that all individuals who have contact with athletes in competition, training, practices and away trips are required to complete Safe Sport education and go through a screening process. This also applies to Board and Committee members who manage policy with respect to athletes.
The table below summarizes the certification requirements by the risk level an individual may represent to an athlete. The roles listed in the table may not cover every scenario, if you have any questions or would like more detail please contact 1-855-HTBSKIS (1-855-482-7547).
| Risk Level | Roles | Training Required | Screening |
| Level 1 Low Risk | Nordiq Canada Race License holders* Biathletes over 15 years of age. Parents, youth, volunteers helping out on an informal basis. | CAC Safe Sport AND CAC Rule of Two | Participate in training, orientation & monitoring. |
| Level 2 Medium Risk | a) Anyone other than athletes and minors traveling overnight with a team b) Athlete support personnel (e.g. wax technicians, integrated support team) c) Non-coach contractors, employees and managers with direct athlete contact d) Directors and officers (e.g., Board members) e) Jury members and major officials at race events) f) Nordiq Canada Licensed Coaches who are not identified under Level 3 High Risk | Required for a) to e): • CAC Safe Sport training, AND • CAC Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning Module Required f) coaches: •All of the above AND • Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation | Level 1 Requirements (above) • Complete and provide an E-PIC • Provide a driver’s abstract, if requested |
| Level 3 High Risk | a) Full Time Coaches b) Coaches who travel with Athletes c) Coaches who could be alone with Athletes | Required: • CAC Safe Sport training, AND • CAC Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning Module, AND • Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation | Level 2 Requirements • Provide a Vulnerable Sector Check • A letter of character reference from someone without conflict |
*excluding Associate Race License and Development License holders.
HTB XC Athlete Protection Policy
HTB XC Code of Conduct and Ethics