- RCC STAFF & VOLUNTEERS - SAFE SPORT & RAMP
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SafeSport is an initiative focused on protecting athletes from all forms of abuse in sports, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It aims to create a safe environment for athletes of all ages and skill levels by providing education, resources, and policies to prevent misconduct and promote athlete well-being. SafeSport offers training programs for coaches, volunteers, and athletes themselves to recognize, prevent, and report abuse, fostering a culture of respect and safety within the sporting community.
The Rideau Canoe Club is dedicated to safeguarding the health and welfare of its organization, members, and participants. Any instance of misconduct is treated with seriousness by RCC. Rideau Canoe Club is firmly devoted to establishing and upholding transparent and uniform policies and procedures to address misconduct effectively.
The Rideau Canoe Club is dedicated to safeguarding the health and welfare of its organization, members, and participants. Any instance of misconduct is treated with seriousness by RCC. Rideau Canoe Club is firmly devoted to establishing and upholding transparent and uniform policies and procedures to address misconduct effectively.
Safe Sport Levels:
Volunteers are required to attain specific Safe Sport levels — Level 1, 2, or 3.
Volunteers are required to attain specific Safe Sport levels — Level 1, 2, or 3.
RAMP:
To streamline the registration process, we use RAMP, a user-friendly platform accessible via http://RideauCanoeClub.rampregistrations.com. For a visual representation on how to use RAMP, please see below.
Annual Registration:
Whether you're a returning or new volunteer, registration through RAMP is mandatory every year. This ensures we maintain up-to-date records and uphold the highest standards of safety. However, your Safe Sport training and Police Record Check remain valid for three years, ensuring ongoing compliance and peace of mind for all involved.
To streamline the registration process, we use RAMP, a user-friendly platform accessible via http://RideauCanoeClub.rampregistrations.com. For a visual representation on how to use RAMP, please see below.
Annual Registration:
Whether you're a returning or new volunteer, registration through RAMP is mandatory every year. This ensures we maintain up-to-date records and uphold the highest standards of safety. However, your Safe Sport training and Police Record Check remain valid for three years, ensuring ongoing compliance and peace of mind for all involved.
STEP 1: Create an account, or if you are a returning volunteer, you can log in.
STEP 2: Proceed to the "Executive/Volunteer Registration"
STEP 3: Returning volunteers select your name. New volunteers input your information.
STEP 4: Confirm your information, provide payment for the police check, and submit registration. If you are a returning volunteer, your police check will be on file with the date issued. Police record checks and safe sport training are valid for 3 years.
Other Modules Include:
Safe Sport Training
By finishing the Safe Sport Training e-module, you'll learn how to recognize, address, and prevent maltreatment in sports, ensuring healthy and safe environments.
Target Audience: Coaches, administrators
Cost: FREE
Link: Safe Sport Training
Respect in Sport
The Activity Leader online training course serves as a resource to help coaches identify and address abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying within the realm of sports.
Target Audience: Coaches, recreation leaders, teachers
Cost: $35
Link: Respect in Sport
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
The NCCP Making Ethical Decisions training equips coaches with the skills to recognize the legal, ethical, and moral aspects of challenging situations. It ensures coaches know how to navigate tough scenarios confidently and ethically.
Target Audience: Coaches, teachers, and recreation leaders
Cost: $15-$85
Link: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions
Commit to Kids
The Commit to Kids online training offers leaders practical guidance to improve child and youth safety in sports. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing boundaries, understanding sexual misconduct, and reporting inappropriate behavior.
Target Audience: Sport administrators, sport leaders with HR responsibilities.
Cost: $12
Link: Commit to Kids
NCCP Empower+
NCCP Empower+ equips coaches and leaders with the tools to boost athlete welfare. It helps them identify and address the possibility of maltreatment in sports, teaching them how and when to intervene if they witness or suspect maltreatment.
Target Audience: Coaches, teachers, recreation leaders, and administrators.
Cost: $15 – $85
Link: NCCP Empower+
Safe Sport 101 Playbook
CAO and Hydro One have introduced the free Safe Sport 101 Playbook, an 8-part e-learning series. This series emphasizes actions coaches can take to ensure both safety and enjoyment in sports for all participants. Each module takes around 15 minutes to complete.
Link: Safe Sport 101 Playbook
Safe Sport Training
By finishing the Safe Sport Training e-module, you'll learn how to recognize, address, and prevent maltreatment in sports, ensuring healthy and safe environments.
Target Audience: Coaches, administrators
Cost: FREE
Link: Safe Sport Training
Respect in Sport
The Activity Leader online training course serves as a resource to help coaches identify and address abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying within the realm of sports.
Target Audience: Coaches, recreation leaders, teachers
Cost: $35
Link: Respect in Sport
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
The NCCP Making Ethical Decisions training equips coaches with the skills to recognize the legal, ethical, and moral aspects of challenging situations. It ensures coaches know how to navigate tough scenarios confidently and ethically.
Target Audience: Coaches, teachers, and recreation leaders
Cost: $15-$85
Link: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions
Commit to Kids
The Commit to Kids online training offers leaders practical guidance to improve child and youth safety in sports. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing boundaries, understanding sexual misconduct, and reporting inappropriate behavior.
Target Audience: Sport administrators, sport leaders with HR responsibilities.
Cost: $12
Link: Commit to Kids
NCCP Empower+
NCCP Empower+ equips coaches and leaders with the tools to boost athlete welfare. It helps them identify and address the possibility of maltreatment in sports, teaching them how and when to intervene if they witness or suspect maltreatment.
Target Audience: Coaches, teachers, recreation leaders, and administrators.
Cost: $15 – $85
Link: NCCP Empower+
Safe Sport 101 Playbook
CAO and Hydro One have introduced the free Safe Sport 101 Playbook, an 8-part e-learning series. This series emphasizes actions coaches can take to ensure both safety and enjoyment in sports for all participants. Each module takes around 15 minutes to complete.
Link: Safe Sport 101 Playbook
For more information regarding SafeSport: