Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society

Lions Registration Form 2026

Player Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Address

Postal Code

Phone #

Cell #

Parent Name

Date of Birth

Gender

School

Skill Level

FHBC No

Proof of FHBC fee payment(Image or PDF format)

Self Sign(Adult)

Medical & Emergency Info

I/We, the legal guardian(s) of the above-named player approve and agree to participation of the above-named player in the Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society activities and agree to abide by the rules and the constitution set out by the Society. I/we hereby release the Society, it’s members, executive, coaches, referees and any participating parents from being held responsible for any and all claims, demands and suits that arise in any manner from the above named player participating in Club/Society activities, whether or not any such claims may arise from the actions or conducts of the executive, coaches, managers, referees, assisting and participating parents and others involved in such activities. I/We, authorise Club/Society to use player photo on their website /Facebook page or at any platform under the Society name.

Emergency Contact

Phone

Allergies/Symptoms

Guardian/Parent Consent(Required for Below 18)

All Cheques payable to: SURINDER LIONS FIELD HOCKEY SOCITEY OR E-transfer to info@surinderlionsfieldhockey.com. Club/Society Fee $450 (1st Sept to 31st Aug) and FHBC registration.

Note:
1) Any umpire abuse will incur a $50 fine, and a red card offense will result in a $100 fine.
2) Players may face suspension based on the severity of the offense according to Lions disciplinary committee in addition to league-imposed punishment.

Guardian Name

Relationship

Date

Guardian Signature

Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport Consent

I hereby consent to the following terms regarding the administration and enforcement of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (the "UCCMS"), and the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information in relation to the administration and enforcement of the UCCMS as detailed herein.

The purpose of the UCCMS is to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and safe sport experiences. Individuals should have the reasonable expectation when they participate in sport in Canada that it will be in an environment that is free from all forms of Maltreatment (as such term is defined in the UCCMS) and that treats every individual with dignity and respect.

The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada ("SDRCC") is created by the Physical Activity and Sport Act (Canada) (the "Legislation"). The Government of Canada has mandated the SDRCC to implement the administration and enforcement mechanism of the UCCMS at the national level.

1. I am subject to the terms of the UCCMS. I will be subject to the terms of the UCCMS for the duration of time that I participate in the business, activities, or events of Field Hockey Canada (SLFHS) or, where applicable, for the duration of time that I am employed or contracted by, or otherwise associated with Surinder Lions Field Hockey (hereafter referred to as the “SLFHS or Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society”).

2. I acknowledge that Surinder Lions Field Hockey has provided me with a copy of the UCCMS (available at https://sportintegritycommissioner.ca/uccms), and that I have had an opportunity to review the UCCMS.

3. I am subject to the jurisdiction of Surinder Lions Field Hockey, the SDRCC and their respective agents in the administration and/or enforcement of the UCCMS. I am subject to such jurisdiction during the period that I participate in the business, activities, or events of SLFHS, or, where applicable, for the duration of time that I am employed or contracted by, or otherwise associated with, SLFHS, and for such longer period as required for purposes of administration and enforcement of the UCCMS.

4. If a complaint is made under the UCCMS in relation to me, SLFHS, the SDRCC and their respective agents will receive, process, and adjudicate such complaint. For purposes of receiving, processing, and adjudicating such complaint, SLFHS, the SDRCC and their respective agents may collect, use and disclose information collected from me, and/or about me including but not limited to the following:
   1. allegations, evidence or information provided by a complainant;
   2. allegations, evidence, or information from third parties or other available sources; and/or
   3. any response, statement, or evidence that I provide.

5. For purposes of processing and/or investigating a complaint under the UCCMS in relation to me, SLFHS, the SDRCC and their respective agents may disclose information relating to such complaint to individuals who are deemed relevant to the investigation.

6. If a complaint is made under the UCCMS in relation to another individual or a sports organization or enterprise, SLFHS, the SDRCC and their respective agents may collect information from or about me as it relates to the receipt, processing and adjudication of such complaint.

7. In connection with a complaint against me under the UCCMS, the SDRCC may disclose the following information about me on a registry (the "Registry") for purposes of carrying out the objectives of the UCCMS and the Legislation, and the mandate of the SDRCC:
   1. my full name;
   2. organization(s) with which I am or have been affiliated;
   3. other sports organizations or enterprises with which I am or have been affiliated;
   4. any other relevant information necessary to identify me;
   5. nature of the allegations against me including the specific acts alleged to constitute a violation of the UCCMS;
   6. relevant dates corresponding to the complaint;
   7. findings against me, if any;
   8. disciplinary action taken against or in relation to me arising from such complaint, if any; and/or
   9. the dismissal of any complaint made against me.

8. Subject to applicable laws, the SDRCC may disclose the information on the Registry:
   (i) to any person and
   (ii) for any such period of time that is necessary to achieve the objectives of the UCCMS and the Legislation, and the mandate of the SDRCC.

9. The SDRCC may disclose information in relation to a complaint against me (as described herein) on the Registry prior to the adjudication of such complaint to the extent the SDRCC deems it necessary to do so in order to carry out the objectives of the UCCMS and the Legislation, and the mandate of the SDRCC. The SDRCC may also disclose the information about me (as described herein) on the Registry following an initial or final adjudication of a complaint against me.

10. I cannot withdraw my consent provided herein to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information as detailed herein. I understand and accept that to permit a withdrawal of consent would frustrate the performance of the SDRCC's legal obligations under the UCCMS and the Legislation, and pursuant to its mandate, and would frustrate the purpose of the UCCMS.

11. The SDRCC may publish decisions rendered following adjudication of a complaint under the UCCMS.

12. I cannot bring any proceeding or make any complaint against the Surinder Lions Field Hockey, the SDRCC or their respective agents in connection with the collection, use or disclosure of my personal information as contemplated herein.

13. I further agree that no SDRCC director, staff member, professional, principal, assign, agent, representative, administrator, independent investigator, adjudicator, panel member, expert or dispute resolution professional is a compellable witness in any court or administrative proceeding, including other SDRCC proceedings, with respect to any of the services provided by them in the administration and enforcement of the UCCMS, and none of the parties shall subpoena or demand the production of any notes, records or documents prepared by the SDRCC or the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner in the course of proceedings arising from the administration and enforcement of the UCCMS, regardless of their form or medium.

14. If I have any questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of my information as described herein, I can contact the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner at info@osic-bcis.ca.

15. I understand and agree to the terms set out herein and I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice before executing this agreement. I freely consent to the terms set out herein.

I agree to the terms and conditions stated above.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY

SURINDER LIONS FIELD HOCKEY SOCIETY  
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT  
(Registered Participant of Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society)

WARNING! By signing this document, you will waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue in circumstances outlined in this Agreement. Please read carefully.

1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore, clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the province of British Columbia of a present year Surinder Lions Field Hockey Senior, Indoor, Junior, Youth, Domestic or International Program, in addition to any associated Surinder Lions Field Hockey activities or business (hereinafter the “Program”), the sport of field hockey and the travel, programs, competitions and activities associated with the Program, the undersigned, being the Participant, acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

Disclaimer  
2. Surinder Lions Field Hockey, their respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, contractors, agents and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the sport of field hockey, an event, and any travel, competitions or activities associated to the Program, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the sport of field hockey, travel to an event, competitions, or activities associated with the Program.

Description of Risks  
3. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Program, the sport of field hockey and any travel, events, competitions or activities associated with the Program. In consideration of my participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Program, the sport of field hockey and any travel, events, competitions or activities associated with the Program and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

4. The sport of field hockey;  
5. Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques and/or exerting and stretching various muscle groups;  
6. Vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements, quick turns and stops, and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;  
7. Collisions with the field hockey boards (indoor), goalie nets, and the playing surface;  
8. Being struck or physical contact with field hockey sticks, balls, and other participants;  
9. Variations in playing surface;  
10. Failure to properly use any equipment or the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;  
11. Failure to stay within the designated playing or practice area;  
12. Extreme weather and temperature conditions which may result in dehydration, heatstroke, sunstroke, or hypothermia;  
13. Exposure to allergies; and/or  
14. Travel to and from the Program and associated non-competitive events.

15. Furthermore, the parties are aware:  
16. That injuries sustained can be severe;  
17. That the Participant may experience anxiety while challenging themselves during the Program, travel to the Program or the sport of field hockey, and the risk of injury increases as they become fatigued; and  
18. That the Participant’s risk of injury is reduced if they follow all rules established for participation.

Release of Liability  
5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:

6. That the Participant’s physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor to participate in the sport of field hockey and to travel and participate in the Program;  
7. To freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from the sport of field hockey, and my participation in and travel to the Program;  
8. To forever release the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of the Participant’s participation in the Program, the sport of field hockey, any travel, events, competitions or activities associated with the Program, or from any breach of contract.

Acknowledgement  
6. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

I agree to the terms and conditions stated above.

Photography and Videography Consent

Dear Members, Players, and Parents/Guardians,

The Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society strives to foster a positive and engaging community through the promotion of our players, teams, and activities. To support this mission, we may capture photographs and video footage during practices, games, tournaments, and league events.

These images and videos may be used for promotional, informational, and community engagement purposes across our official communication channels, including but not limited to social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), our official website, newsletters, and printed materials.

We kindly request your consent for the use of such media as outlined below.

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Consent and Release Agreement

I, the undersigned, hereby grant permission to Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society to capture, use, and publish photographs and/or video recordings of myself and/or my child taken during any official Society activity, including practices, games, tournaments, and league events.

I understand and agree that:
• The images and recordings may be used for promotional purposes in various media formats, including but not limited to digital, print, and online platforms;
• No personal identifying information (such as names) will be disclosed without additional explicit consent;
• The images will be used responsibly and respectfully, and will not be altered in a way that misrepresents the subject;
• There will be no financial compensation for the use of these images or recordings;
• This consent is granted voluntarily and remains in effect unless revoked in writing.

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Consent Declaration  
Please select one:

☐ I give my consent for Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society to use photographs and/or video recordings as described above.  
☐ I do not give my consent for Surinder Lions Field Hockey Society to use photographs and/or video recordings as described above.

I agree to the terms and conditions stated above.

UNIVERSAL CODE OF CONDUCT TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS MALTREATMENT IN SPORT (UCCMS)

The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is the core document that sets harmonized rules to be adopted by sport organizations that receive funding from the Government of Canada to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.

The UCCMS was first published in 2019 (version 5.1) by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. Version 2022 (6.0) was published on May 31, 2022 by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and is effective no later than November 30, 2022.

Published on May 31, 2022
Published by Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
1080 Beaver Hall, Suite 950

Montréal, QC, H2Z 1S8
Tél: 514-866-1245 / 1-866-733-7767
Fax: 514-866-1246 / 1-877-733-1246
www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca
 
UNIVERSAL CODE OF CONDUCT TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS
MALTREATMENT IN SPORT

1	PURPOSE

1.1	The Canadian sport sector is committed to advancing a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.

1.2	Individuals should have the reasonable expectation when they participate in sport in Canada that it will be in an environment that is free from all forms of Maltreatment and that treats every individual with dignity and respect. Maltreatment in all its forms is a serious issue that undermines the health, well-being, performance and security of individuals, communities, and society.


2	GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND COMMITMENT

2.1	Maltreatment violates the integrity of individual(s) and undermines the principles endorsed by the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation through the Red Deer Declaration for the Prevention of Harassment, Abuse and Discrimination in Sport.

2.2	Sport organizations that have adopted the present Universal Code to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (the “UCCMS ”) are committed to creating a sport environment that is free from all forms of Maltreatment and that treats all Participants with dignity and respect.

2.3	Maltreatment is unacceptable and fundamentally incompatible with the core values that lie at the heart of Canadian sport. The commitments expressed below reflect this common understanding amongst Adopting Organizations and shall guide the interpretation and application of the UCCMS: 2.3.1 All Participants in sport can expect to play, practice, compete, work, volunteer, and

interact in an environment free from Maltreatment.

2.3.2	All Participants recognize that Maltreatment can occur regardless of race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and other characteristics. Moreover, it is recognized that those from marginalized groups have increased vulnerability to experiences of Maltreatment.

2.3.3	All Participants recognize that persons who have experienced Maltreatment may experience a range of effects that may emerge at different times and that can profoundly affect their lives.

2.3.4	Persons who have experienced Maltreatment may suffer from the impact of trauma, and efforts must be made to understand that impact and to avoid re-traumatization.

2.3.5	Addressing the causes and consequences of Maltreatment is a collective responsibility and requires the deliberate efforts of all Participants and other sport stakeholders.


 
2.4	The following principles will guide the determination of Prohibited Behaviour and imposition of sanctions:

•	Harmonized;
•	Comprehensive;
•	Fair;
•	Trauma-informed;
•	Evidence-driven;
•	Independent administration;
•	Proportionate;
•	Expert-informed.


3	OBJECTIVES

3.1	Every Participant in sport should strive to:

3.1.1	Ensure their intentions, actions and efforts reflect a commitment to prioritizing the safety of all Participants.

3.1.2	Treat others with respect and dignity.

3.1.3	Demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship, leadership and ethical conduct.

3.1.4	Demonstrate respect for the diversity of Participants.

3.1.5	Act to correct or prevent practices that are unjustly Discriminatory.

3.1.6	Treat individuals fairly and reasonably.

3.1.7	Ensure adherence to the rules of the sport and the spirit of the rules.

3.1.8	Immediately Report any acts or suspicions of Maltreatment or other Prohibited Behaviours.

3.1.9	Foster meaningful inclusion of all individuals.

3.1.10  Identify and engage in conversations that lead to positive behaviour change.

3.1.11 Accept and consider feedback with respect to their own actions and take positive steps to resolve the concerns raised.

3.1.12  Establish, respect and maintain appropriate boundaries with Participants.

3.1.13 Ensure all interactions and communications are consistent with the role of the Participant in relation to the sport, and carried out in a way that is transparent to other Participants and promotes the concept of individual accountability.
3.1.14  Monitor their own behaviours and the behaviours of others.

3.1.15  Treat all Disclosures, allegations or suspicions of Maltreatment seriously.

3.1.16  Abstain from all forms of Prohibited Behaviours.

3.2	All Participants in a position of trust or authority have a responsibility to:

3.2.1	Protect the health and well-being of other Participants.

3.2.2	Prevent or mitigate opportunities for Maltreatment and other Prohibited Behaviours.

3.2.3	Respond appropriately to incidents of Maltreatment.

3.2.4	Incorporate best practices to recognize systemic bias, unconscious bias, and other Discriminatory practices.

3.2.5	Respond quickly and effectively to eliminate Discriminatory practices.

3.2.6	Recognize when they are in a position of Power Imbalance.
 
4	SCOPE OF APPLICATION

4.1	Individual Subject to and Protected by the UCCMS

The UCCMS applies to all Participants as determined by the Adopting Organization. Participants, especially those in positions of trust or authority, are responsible for knowing what constitutes a Prohibited Behaviour. They shall also recognize that the categories of Maltreatment are not mutually exclusive, nor are the examples provided in each category an exhaustive list.

4.2	Investigations and Disciplinary Review

Participants alleged to be in violation of the UCCMS are subject to applicable investigation and disciplinary review processes as outlined in the Adopting Organization’s policies.

4.3	Context in which the UCCMS is in Effect

The UCCMS applies to any of the Prohibited Behaviours described herein, provided the Prohibited Behaviour occurs in any one or a combination of the following situations:

4.3.1	Within an Adopting Organization’s environment; or

4.3.2	When the Participant alleged to have committed a Prohibited Behaviour was engaging in an Adopting Organization’s activities.

The UCCMS may also apply when the Prohibited Behaviour occurs in any one or a combination of the following situations:

4.3.3	When the Participants involved interacted or were known to each other due to their mutual involvement in an Adopting Organization’s activities; or

4.3.4	Outside of an Adopting Organization’s environment where the Prohibited Behaviour has a serious and detrimental impact on another person or could undermine the integrity of sport or bring the Canadian sport system into disrepute.
The physical location(s) where the alleged Prohibited Behaviour occurred is not determinative.

4.4	Sport-Specific Considerations

The UCCMS acknowledges that sport-specific differences exist with respect to such aspects as acceptable levels of touch, physical contact, and aggression during training or competition. However, as the UCCMS does not address rules of the game, any relevant sport-specific differences will be considered during an investigative or disciplinary review process.

4.5	Amendments

The UCCMS may be amended from time to time by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and amendments shall be published on its website 6 months before such amendments must come into effect.
 
5	PROHIBITED BEHAVIOURS

5.1	Violations of the UCCMS

It is a violation of the UCCMS for a Participant to engage in the behaviours described in this Section. It may be that conduct constituting Prohibited Behaviour falls into more than one of the categories of this Section. It is the assessment of the conduct itself that is important, not into which category or categories it falls.

5.2	Psychological Maltreatment

5.2.1	Psychological Maltreatment includes, without limitation, verbal conduct, non-assaultive physical conduct, conduct that denies attention or support, and/or a person in authority’s pattern of deliberate non-contact behaviours that have the potential to cause harm.
a)	Verbal Conduct: without limitation, verbally assaulting or attacking someone, including in online forms; unwarranted personal criticisms; implied or expressed body shaming; derogatory comments related to one’s identity (e.g. race, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, Indigeneity, disability); comments that are demeaning, humiliating, belittling, intimidating, insulting or threatening; the use of rumours or false statements about someone to diminish that person’s reputation; using confidential sport and non-sport information inappropriately.

b)	Non-assaultive physical conduct: physical behaviour, or the encouragement of physical behaviour, that has the potential to be harmful or instil fear, including, without limitation:
i)	body-shaming, such as, without limitation, repeated and unnecessary weigh-ins, setting unreasonable weigh-in goals, inappropriately taking food away from athletes, prescribing inappropriately restrictive diets, inappropriately focusing on the physical appearance of a person’s body, unnecessary or inappropriate emphasis on biometric data; and

ii)	forms of physically aggressive behaviours such as, without limitation, throwing objects at or in the presence of others without striking another; damaging another’s personal belongings; hitting, striking or punching objects in the presence of others.

c)	Conduct that causes denial of attention or support: without limitation, forms of lack of support or isolation such as ignoring psychological needs or socially isolating a person repeatedly or for an extended period of time; abandonment of an athlete as punishment for poor performance; arbitrarily or unreasonably denying feedback, training opportunities, support or attention for extended periods of time and/or asking others to do the same.
d)	A person in authority’s pattern of deliberate non-contact behaviours that has the objective potential to be harmful.

5.2.2	Psychological Maltreatment is determined by the behaviour viewed objectively, not whether harm is intended or results from the behaviour.
 
5.3	Physical Maltreatment

5.3.1	Physical Maltreatment includes contact or non-contact infliction of physical harm.

a)	Contact behaviours: without limitation, deliberately punching, kicking, beating, biting, striking, strangling or slapping another; deliberately hitting another with objects; providing a massage or other purported therapeutic or medical interventions with no specific training or expertise.

b)	Non-contact behaviours: without limitation, isolating a person in a confined space; forcing a person to assume a painful stance or position for no athletic purpose (e.g., requiring an athlete to kneel on a hard surface); the use of exercise for the purposes of punishment; withholding, recommending against, or denying adequate hydration, nutrition, medical attention or sleep; denying access to a toilet; providing alcohol to a Participant who is under the legal drinking age; providing illegal drugs or non-prescribed medications to a Participant; encouraging or permitting an athlete under their authority to return to play following any injury, including after a concussion, when they knew or ought to have known that the return is premature, or without the clearance of a medical professional where reasonably required; encouraging an athlete to perform a potentially dangerous skill for which the Participant knows or ought to know that the athlete is not developmentally ready.

5.3.2	Physical Maltreatment is determined by the behaviour viewed objectively, not whether harm is intended or results from the behaviour.

5.4	Neglect

5.4.1	Neglect refers to the omission of adequate care and attention and is evaluated with consideration given to the Participant’s needs and requirements. Examples of Neglect include without limitation: not allowing an athlete adequate recovery time and/or treatment for a sport injury; disregarding and/or not considering a person’s physical or intellectual disability; not ensuring appropriate supervision of an athlete during travel, training or competition; not considering the welfare of the athlete when prescribing dieting or other weight control methods (e.g., weigh-ins, caliper tests); disregarding the use of performance-enhancing drugs by an athlete; failure to ensure safety of equipment or environment; allowing an athlete to disregard sport’s rules, regulations, and standards.

5.4.2	Neglect is determined by the behaviour viewed objectively, not whether harm is intended or results from the behaviour.

5.5	Sexual Maltreatment

5.5.1	Sexual Maltreatment includes, but is not limited to,

a)	any non-Consensual touching of a sexual nature and/or the Criminal Code offence of sexual assault;

b)	forcing or coercing a person into sexual acts;

c)	participating in or performing acts on a person that violate their sexual integrity;

d)	Criminal Code offences that do not involve actual physical contact or that can occur through electronic means such as indecent exposure, voyeurism, non-

 
Consensual distribution of sexual/intimate images, luring and agreement or arrangement to commit a sexual offence;

e)	Sexual harassment, which is defined as any series of or serious comment(s) or conduct of a sexual nature that is unwelcome and that would be objectively perceived to be unwelcome, and which broadly includes jokes, remarks or gestures of a sexual or degrading nature, or distributing, displaying or promoting images or other material of a sexual or degrading nature, or any act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or expression. It can also include stalking or harassment in person or by electronic means where the stalking or harassment
is of a sexual nature.

5.5.2	Sexual Maltreatment can take place through any form or means of communication (e.g.

online, social media, verbal, written, visual, hazing, or through a third party).

5.5.3	Sexual Maltreatment of a Minor is any Sexual Maltreatment against a Minor. It includes the items described in 5.5.1 above and also includes, but is not limited to, the Criminal Code offences that are specific to individuals who are not adults or to individuals under a particular age, such as sexual exploitation, sexual interference, and any offence related to exploitation of a Minor through prostitution. Sexual Maltreatment of a Minor is not limited to acts that involve physical contact but can include acts that can occur in person or via electronic means such as, but not limited to, invitation to sexual touching, making sexually explicit material available to a Minor, and acts that occur only online such as luring or agreement or arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a Minor. It also includes any offence related to child pornography as that term is defined in the law in Canada. For the sake of clarity, it shall not constitute a violation in and of itself for a Minor Participant to create, possess, make available or distribute images of themselves.

5.5.4	A Participant is presumed to know that a person is a Minor.

5.5.5	It is prohibited for a Participant to create, possess, make available or distribute images that sexualize or contain nudity of another person in the absence of Consent.

5.5.6	Where there is a Power Imbalance, sexual acts or communications (electronic or otherwise) between any Participant and another Participant are prohibited.

5.5.7	Examples of Sexual Maltreatment include, without limitation:

a)	Reprisal or a threat of reprisal for the rejection of a sexual solicitation or advance, where the reprisal is made or threatened by a Participant who has more power in the context of a relationship that involves a Power Imbalance, or if the person to whom the solicitation or advance is made is a Minor;

b)	Pressuring a person to engage in sexual activity, including by making repeated advances that are known or ought to be known to be unwelcome;

c)	Questions asked of a person about their sexual preferences, sexual history, sexual organs or sexual experiences, particularly when such questions are asked by a Participant who has more power in the context of a relationship that involves a Power Imbalance, or asked of a Minor or Vulnerable Participant;

d)	Sexual attention when the person giving the attention reasonably knows or ought to know that the attention is unwanted or unwelcome or where the object of the attention is a Minor. Sexual attention includes but is not limited to comments about a person’s appearance, body or clothing that could be

 
objectively perceived by another person as being sexual in nature, practical jokes based on sex, intimidating sexual remarks, propositions, invitations or familiarity.
e)	Unwelcome remarks based on gender which are not of a sexual nature but which are demeaning such as derogatory gender-based jokes or comments.

5.6	Grooming

5.6.1	Grooming is conduct that may precede other behaviours defined as Sexual Maltreatment, or is carried out in conjunction with other forms of Sexual Maltreatment. Repeated Boundary Transgressions by a Participant toward a Minor or Vulnerable Participant may also be deemed to be Grooming, even in the absence of deliberate intention to facilitate a sexual relationship.

5.6.2	In assessing whether Grooming has occurred, the existence of a Power Imbalance should be taken into account.

5.6.3	The Grooming process is often gradual and involves building trust and comfort with a person, and sometimes also with the protective adults and peers around the person. It may begin with subtle behaviours that may not appear to be inappropriate but that can serve to sexualize a relationship, reduce sexual inhibitions, or normalize inappropriate behaviour. It may include the testing of boundaries (e.g., seemingly accidental touching) that gradually escalates to Sexual Maltreatment (e.g. sexualized touching). It is acknowledged that many victims/survivors of sexual abuse do not recognize the Grooming process as it is happening, nor do they recognize that this process of manipulation is part of the overall abuse process.

5.7	Boundary Transgressions

5.7.1	Identifying a Boundary Transgression is dependent on context, including the age of the persons involved and the existence of a Power Imbalance. It may be the case that a particular act or communication does not meet the threshold of any of the types of Maltreatment, but is an act or communication that is nonetheless viewed as inappropriate in the circumstances. The assessment of the behaviour should consider whether the behaviour would raise concern in the mind of a reasonable observer, what objective appears to be guiding the interaction, and whose needs are being met. Even if the act in question does not, on its own, objectively cause harm to another person, a Boundary Transgression is nonetheless an act that should be corrected in order to ensure the safety and security of all members involved in sport, recognizing that Boundary Transgressions are often part of the Grooming process.

5.7.2	Recognizing that there may be a need to be flexible in the way in which such Boundary Transgressions are addressed, a Boundary Transgression may trigger review of the circumstances and potentially be resolved informally, or a formal conduct review may be initiated.

5.7.3	Consequences can range from formal disciplinary action to simply recording the circumstances and its resolution and retaining it in the record of the Participant in the event future Boundary Transgressions occur. A repeated Boundary Transgression after a consequence should be treated seriously.

 
5.7.4	The concept of Boundary Transgressions is intended to be broad in scope. By way of example and not limitation, a Boundary Transgression may be a circumstance where:

a)	one person uses contact information available to the person for the purpose of sport, to make contact with a person for a purpose that is not related to sport;

b)	a Participant uses or attempts to use a line of communication with another person that is not within the typical communication channels;

c)	communicating privately with a Minor through social media or text;

d)	a Participant inappropriately shares personal photographs;

e)	a Participant arranges for or engages in inappropriate sharing of locker rooms;

f)	one-on-one meetings that are not held in an open and observable environment;

g)	there is inappropriate private travel or transportation; and

h)	providing personal gifts.

5.8	Discrimination

5.8.1	Discrimination can include overt or subtle forms of harm that uniquely define the adverse or inequitable experiences of marginalized persons.

5.8.2	The following are examples of Discrimination if they are based on one or more of the grounds of Discrimination within the definition:

a)	Denying someone access to services, benefits, or opportunities;

b)	Treating a person unfairly;

c)	Communicating hate messages or unwelcome remarks or jokes;

d)	The perpetuation of misogynistic, racist, ableist, homophobic, or transphobic

attitudes and stereotypes.

5.8.3	Discrimination does not require an intention to cause harm.

5.9	Subjecting a Participant to the Risk of Maltreatment

5.9.1	Sport administrators or other sport decision-makers in positions of authority who place Participants in situations that they know or ought to have known make the Participant vulnerable to Maltreatment are subjecting a Participant to the risk of Maltreatment.
5.9.2	Subjecting a Participant to the risk of Maltreatment includes, without limitation: instructing an athlete and coach to share a hotel room when traveling, knowingly hiring a Participant who has a past history of Prohibited Behaviour and who is under a sanction of temporary or permanent ineligibility pursuant to a UCCMS enforcement process, assigning guides and other support staff to a para-athlete when the guide or support staff has a past history of Prohibited Behaviour and is under a sanction of temporary or permanent ineligibility pursuant to a UCCMS enforcement process, or assigning a guide or support staff to a para-athlete in the absence of consultation with the para-athlete.

5.10	Aiding and Abetting

5.10.1 Aiding and Abetting is any act or communication taken with the purpose of directly assisting, furthering, facilitating, promoting, or encouraging the commission of Maltreatment or other Prohibited Behaviour by or against a Participant.

5.10.2  Aiding and Abetting also includes, without limitation: knowingly allowing any person who is suspended or is otherwise ineligible to participate in an Adopting Organization’s

 
activities; providing any coaching-related advice or service to an athlete who is suspended or is otherwise ineligible; and allowing any person to violate the terms of their suspension or any other sanctions imposed.

5.11	Failure to Report

5.11.1  Failure to Report possible Maltreatment or other Prohibited Behaviour:

a)	It is a violation for any adult Participant who knew or ought to have known of a Participant’s Prohibited Behaviour toward another person to fail to Report such conduct. For clarity, a Participant is not obligated to Report an instance of Prohibited Behaviour to which they were personally subject.

b)	Where information regarding a Participant’s Prohibited Behaviour toward another adult is made known to an adult Participant through an explicitly confidential Disclosure, the adult Participant shall not be required to Report the information obtained through that Disclosure. Nevertheless, if an adult Participant knew or ought to have known of the Participant’s Prohibited Behaviour for reasons other than the explicitly confidential Disclosure, it remains a violation for them to fail to Report such conduct.
c)	The person making the Report does not need to determine whether a violation took place: instead, the responsibility lies in Reporting the objective behaviour. Early intervention is required to prevent escalation, hence the obligation on all adult Participants to Report.

d)	The Reporting Obligation is ongoing and is not satisfied simply by making an initial Report. The Reporting Obligation includes Reporting, on a timely basis, any and all relevant information of which an adult Participant becomes aware.
e)	It is a violation for any adult Participant to fail to fulfill any applicable legal Duty to Report.

5.12	Intentionally Reporting a False Allegation

5.12.1 It is a violation to Report a knowingly false allegation, or influence another to Report a knowingly false allegation, that a Participant engaged in Prohibited Behaviour. An allegation is false if the events Reported did not occur, and the person making the Report knows at the time of Reporting that the events did not occur.

5.12.2 A false allegation is different from an unsubstantiated allegation; an unsubstantiated allegation means there is insufficient supporting evidence to determine whether an allegation is true or false. Absent demonstrable bad faith, an unsubstantiated allegation alone is not a violation of the UCCMS.

5.13	Interference with or Manipulation of Process

5.13.1 It is a violation of the UCCMS for a Participant to directly or indirectly interfere with or manipulate an investigation or disciplinary review process by:

a)	knowingly destroying, falsifying, distorting, concealing, or misrepresenting information, with the intent to interfere with or influence the resolution process or the implementation of an outcome;
 
b)	attempting to discourage or prevent a person’s proper participation in or use of the processes;

c)	harassing or intimidating any person involved in the processes before, during, and/or following any proceedings;

d)	failing to comply with any temporary or provisional measure or final sanction;

e)	influencing or attempting to influence another person to interfere with or manipulate the process; or

f)	distributing or otherwise publicizing materials a Participant gains access to during a UCCMS investigation or hearing, except as required by law or as

expressly permitted.

5.13.2 All Participants are expected to act in good faith throughout any investigation or disciplinary review process, and the sole purpose of Section 5.13 is to provide a means to discipline those who do not. In recognition that a victim/survivor, of sexual abuse in particular, may conceal information out of embarrassment, shame or to protect the perpetrator, absent demonstrable bad faith, minimizing or concealing in such circumstances is not a UCCMS violation.

5.14	Retaliation

5.14.1 It is considered retaliation for a Participant to take an adverse action against any person for making a good faith Report of possible Prohibited Behaviour or for participating in any UCCMS enforcement process.

5.14.2 Retaliation includes threatening, intimidating, harassing, coercing, negatively interfering with sport participation, or any other conduct that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging or participating in an investigation or disciplinary review process related to behaviour prohibited by the UCCMS. Retaliation after the conclusion of these processes is also prohibited, even where there is a finding that no Prohibited Behaviour occurred. Retaliation does not include good-faith actions lawfully pursued in response to a Report of possible Prohibited Behaviour.


6	OTHER PROCEEDINGS AND RECOGNITION OF SANCTIONS

6.1	Facts Accepted by Courts or Professional Disciplinary Tribunals

6.1.1	Facts accepted by a criminal court, by a civil court or by a professional disciplinary tribunal of competent jurisdiction shall be admissible as evidence within the applicable UCCMS enforcement process, as allowable by applicable law.

6.2	Criminal Code Convictions

6.2.1	Automatic Sanctions

A Participant convicted of a Criminal Code offence for conduct considered to be Prohibited Behaviour shall be automatically sanctioned, subject to a right to challenge only the sanction.

6.2.2	Convictions Under Appeal

If the criminal conviction is under appeal, the Participant shall continue to serve the UCCMS sanction until such time as the conviction is overturned and is not subject to a further appeal, or the sanction is completed, whichever is earlier.

6.2.3	Convictions Successfully Overturned

If the criminal conviction is successfully overturned, UCCMS violations arising from the same situation may still be asserted and sanctions imposed against the Participant. In such cases, evidence of facts accepted by the criminal court shall be admissible within the applicable UCCMS enforcement process, as allowable by applicable law.

6.3	Findings from Other Proceedings

A Participant shall be deemed to have violated the UCCMS if found guilty of an offence or of misconduct considered to be Prohibited Behaviour by:

a)	a foreign criminal court;

b)	a professional disciplinary tribunal of competent jurisdiction; or

c)	a sport organization’s disciplinary process or a specialized sports tribunal.

The Participant shall be automatically sanctioned, with consideration given to any sanctions imposed in such other proceeding, subject to a right to challenge:

a)	the sanction; or

b)	the deemed violation, based on a violation of procedural fairness and/or natural justice in the relied-upon proceeding.


7	RANGE OF POSSIBLE SANCTIONS

7.1	Temporary or Provisional Measures

Prior to the final resolution of an alleged violation of the UCCMS, temporary or provisional measures may be imposed in accordance with the Adopting Organization’s policies.

Temporary or provisional measures should be evaluated with consideration to and weighing of the following factors:

(i)	the seriousness of the allegations and the facts and circumstances of the case;

(ii)	the safety and well-being of Participants and the sport community;

(iii)	potential risks and prejudice from action and inaction, with safety being paramount; and

(iv)	the best interest of sport and those who participate in it, including the views of the person(s) directly impacted.
 
7.2	Types of Sanctions

Different incidents constituting a violation of the same part of the UCCMS may arise out of markedly different circumstances, including various case-specific aggravating and/or mitigating factors as described in Section 7.4. However, progressive discipline is not required as a single occurrence of Prohibited Behaviour can lead to a very significant sanction. Subject to Section 7.3, if Prohibited Behaviour is confirmed one or more of the following sanctions may be imposed:

7.2.1	Verbal or Written Apology

The requirement that a Participant issue a verbal, written or online apology to acknowledge the Prohibited Behaviour and its impact on others.

7.2.2	Verbal or Written Warning

A verbal reprimand or an official, written notice and formal admonition that a Participant has violated the UCCMS and that more severe sanctions will result should the Participant be involved in other violations.

7.2.3	Education

The requirement that a Participant undertake specified supplemental educational or similar remedial measures to address the Prohibited Behaviour.

7.2.4	Probation

A probationary period may include a loss of privileges or other conditions, restrictions, or requirements for a specified period of time. Any further violation of the UCCMS during the probationary period will result in additional disciplinary measures, likely including a period of suspension or permanent ineligibility.

7.2.5	Suspension

Suspension, either for a set time or until further notice, from participation, in any capacity, in any program, practice, activity, event, or competition organized or sanctioned by any Adopting Organization and/or its members. A suspended Participant may be eligible to return to sport but reinstatement may be subject to certain restrictions or contingent upon the Participant satisfying specific conditions noted at the time of suspension.

7.2.6	Eligibility Restrictions

Restrictions or prohibitions from some types of participation but allowing participation in other capacities under strict conditions.

7.2.7	Permanent Ineligibility

Permanent ineligibility to participate, in any sport, in any capacity, in any program, activity, event, or competition organized or sanctioned by any Adopting Organization and/or its members.
 
7.2.8	Other discretionary sanctions

Other sanctions for Prohibited Behaviour may be imposed, including, but not limited to, other loss of privileges, loss of right to attend or spectate sport events, no contact directives, a fine or a monetary payment to compensate for direct losses, or other restrictions or conditions as deemed necessary or appropriate.

7.3	Presumptive Sanctions

7.3.1	The following sanctions are presumed to be fair and appropriate for the listed

Maltreatment, but the Respondent may rebut these presumptions:

a)	Sexual Maltreatment involving a Minor shall carry a presumptive sanction of permanent ineligibility;

b)	Sexual Maltreatment, Physical Maltreatment with contact, Grooming, and Prohibited Behaviour described in Sections 5.9 to 5.14 shall carry a presumptive sanction of either a period of suspension or eligibility restrictions;

c)	While a Respondent has pending charges under the Criminal Code regarding allegations of a crime against a person, if justified by the seriousness of the offence, the presumptive sanction shall be a period of suspension until a final determination is made by the applicable UCCMS enforcement process.

7.3.2	Failure to comply with a previously imposed sanction will result in automatic suspension until such time as compliance occurs.

7.4	Sanctioning Considerations

Any sanction imposed against a Participant must be proportionate and reasonable, relative to the Maltreatment that has occurred. Factors relevant to determining appropriate sanctions for a Respondent include, without limitation:

a)	The nature and duration of the Respondent’s relationship with the affected individuals, including whether there is a Power Imbalance or position of trust;

b)	The Respondent’s prior history and any pattern of Prohibited Behaviour or other inappropriate conduct;

c)	Any previous disciplinary findings regarding, or sanctions against, the Respondent;

d)	Maltreatment of a Minor or of a Vulnerable Participant is to be considered an aggravating circumstance;

e)	The ages of the persons involved, including when the Respondent is a Minor, whereby Maltreatment by a Minor of a child under the age of 12 or of a Vulnerable Participant is to be considered an aggravating circumstance;

f)	Whether the Respondent poses an ongoing and/or potential threat to the safety of others;

g)	The Respondent’s voluntary admission of the violation(s), acceptance of responsibility for the Prohibited Behaviour, and/or cooperation in the applicable UCCMS enforcement process;

h)	Real or perceived impact of the incident on the affected individuals, sport organization or the sporting community;

i)	Deterrent effect on future such conduct;

 
j)	Potential impact on the public’s confidence in the integrity of the Canadian sport system;

k)	Aggravating or mitigating circumstances specific to the Respondent being sanctioned (e.g. lack of appropriate knowledge or training regarding the requirements in the UCCMS; addiction; disability; illness; lack of remorse; intent to harm);

l)	Whether, given the facts and circumstances that have been established, the Respondent’s continued participation in the sport community is appropriate;

m)	Whether the Respondent was found to have committed of one or more previous UCCMS violation(s);

n)	The desired outcomes of the person(s) directly impacted by the Prohibited Behaviour; and/or

o)	Other mitigating and aggravating circumstances.

Any single factor, if severe enough, may be sufficient to justify the sanction(s) imposed. A combination of several factors may justify elevated or combined sanctions.


8	PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

8.1	In order to uphold the purpose and principles of the UCCMS, a searchable database or registry of Respondents whose eligibility to participate in sport has in some way been restricted shall be maintained and shall be publicly available, subject to applicable laws. The database or registry shall include sufficient information to provide context to the applicable sanction pursuant to the provisions contained in the UCCMS. Adopting Organizations are responsible to collaborate with one or more organizations maintaining such a registry.

8.2	Further details of the results of a UCCMS enforcement process, for example a summary or redacted decision or summary or redacted investigation report, may also be publicized in a manner consistent with the purpose and principles of the UCCMS, as well as applicable law.
 
APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

a)	Adopting Organization : An organization that has adopted the current version of the UCCMS, as amended.

b)	Boundary Transgressions : Interactions or communications that breach objectively reasonable boundaries of an individual and are inconsistent with duties/responsibilities of the Participant. See Section 5.7.

c)	Consent : The communicated voluntary agreement to engage in the activity in question, by a person who has the legal capacity to consent. Consent regarding sexual activity is assessed in accordance with the laws of Canada, including the Criminal Code.

d)	Criminal Code : The Criminal Code of Canada (Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, as amended).

e)	Disclosure « Divulgation »: The sharing of information by a person regarding an incident or a pattern of Maltreatment experienced by that person, including a breach of reasonable boundaries. Disclosure does not constitute a formal Report.

f)	Discrimination : Behaviour, policies, and/or practices that contribute to differential, inequitable, adverse or otherwise inappropriate treatment of or impact on an individual or class of individuals based on one or more prohibited grounds, which include race, national or ethnic origin, colour, Indigeneity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, family status, language, genetic characteristics or disability, and analogous grounds. Behaviour, policies, and/or practices specifically benefitting members of marginalized groups shall not be considered Discrimination. Discrimination does not include behaviour, policies and/or practices rationally connected to legitimate sport objectives with the honest and good faith belief that they are reasonably necessary to accomplish the relevant objectives, provided that accommodation of the needs of an individual or a class of individuals affected would impose undue hardship on the Participant and/or Adopting Organization that would have to accommodate those needs, considering health, safety, cost, and legitimate sport objectives. See Section 5.8.

g)	Grooming : Deliberate conduct by a Participant comprised of one or several acts that, viewed objectively, either make it easier to engage in Sexual Maltreatment or reduce the chance that Sexual Maltreatment will be Reported. See Section 5.6.

h)	Legal Duty to Report : The legal obligation to report potential abuse of a person under the age of protection in their province or territory of residence, in accordance with applicable provincial and territorial legislation.
 
i)	Maltreatment : A volitional act and/or omission described in Sections 5.2-5.6 that results in harm or has the potential for physical or psychological harm.

j)	Minor : For the purpose of the UCCMS, an individual who is under the age of 19 years old. It is at all times the responsibility of the adult Participant to know the age of a Minor.

k)	Neglect : Any pattern or a single serious incident of lack of reasonable care, inattention to a Participant’s needs, nurturing or well-being, or omissions in care. See section 5.4.

l)	Participant « Participant »: Any individual who is subject to the UCCMS. Participants could include, without limitation, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, directors, employees, trainers, parents/guardians, etc., according to the policies of the Adopting Organization.

m)	Physical Maltreatment : Any pattern or a single serious incident of deliberate conduct, including contact behaviours and non-contact behaviours as outlined in Section 5.3, that has the potential to be harmful to a person’s physical or psychological well-being. See Section 5.3.

n)	Power Imbalance : A Power Imbalance is presumed to exist where a Participant has authority or control over another person, is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or advancement to the person, or is responsible for the physical or psychological well-being of the person. Whether an actual Power Imbalance exists will be determined based on the totality of the circumstances, including the subjective view of the subordinate Participant.

i.	Once a coach-athlete relationship is established, a Power Imbalance is presumed to exist throughout the coach-athlete relationship, regardless of the age of the athlete.

ii.	Where the coach-athlete relationship began while the athlete was a Minor, the Power Imbalance is presumed to continue even after the coach-athlete relationship terminates, until the athlete reaches 25 years of age.

iii.	A Power Imbalance may exist, but is not presumed, where a sexual or romantic relationship existed between two adult Participants before the sport relationship commenced (e.g., a relationship between two spouses or life partners, or a sexual relationship between Consenting adults that preceded the sport relationship).

iv.	A Power Imbalance is presumed to exist where the Participant and other person are in 1) an authority-based relationship in which one person has power over another by virtue of an ascribed position of authority, such as between high performance director and coach; employer and employee; technical official and athlete; 2) a dependency relationship in which the person in a position of lesser power is dependent upon the other person for a sense of security, safety, trust, and fulfillment of needs, conducive to intimate physical or psychological connections, such as between parent/guardian and child; teacher and student; person with a disability and attendant; coach and athlete; high performance director and athlete; sport science and medical support staff and athlete; billet or host family and athlete.
v.	A presumption that Power Imbalance exists may be rebutted.

vi.	A Power Imbalance may arise in a peer-to-peer relationship, including but not limited to teammate-teammate, athlete-athlete, coach-coach or official-official relationships.

 
vii.	Power may be represented by seniority, age differential, ability, physical size, public profile, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethno-racial identity, level of physical and intellectual disability, and their intersections, as some examples.
viii.	Maltreatment occurs when this power is misused. Moreover, it is recognized that those from marginalized groups have experienced positions of lesser power.

o)	Prohibited Behaviour : Any of the conduct described in Section 5, including but not limited to Maltreatment.

p)	Psychological Maltreatment : Any pattern or a single serious incident of deliberate conduct that has the potential to be harmful to a person’s psychological well-being. See Section 5.2.

q)	Reporting (or Report) : The provision of information by a Participant or by any person to an independent authority designated by the Adopting Organization to receive Reports regarding Prohibited Behaviour. Reporting may occur through either: (i) the person who experienced the Prohibited Behaviour, or (ii) someone who witnessed the Prohibited Behaviour or otherwise knows or reasonably believes that Prohibited Behaviour or a risk of Prohibited Behaviour exists.

r)	Reporting Obligation « Obligation de signaler »: The obligation to Report possible Prohibited Behaviour under the UCCMS. See Section 5.11.

s)	Respondent : A Participant who is alleged to have engaged in one or more of the Prohibited Behaviours described herein.

t)	Sexual Maltreatment : Any pattern or a single incident, whether physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened, or attempted, and that has the potential to be harmful to a person’s sexual integrity. See Section 5.5.

u)	Vulnerable Participant : Persons at increased risk of Maltreatment and/or coercion, often due to age, gender, race, poverty, Indigeneity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, psychosocial or cognitive ability, and their intersections. Vulnerable Participants include persons who are not able to provide informed Consent.

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