SafeSport
Canadian Safe Sport Program
The Canadian Tenpin Federation has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.
Through the CSSP Rules, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded, national-level sport organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.
The CSSP Rules clearly and publicly set out how that will be done, including defined timelines at each stage of the reporting process. The CSSP also offers support services to connect participants with help along the way.
For more information about the CSSP and the UCCMS, https://cces.ca/canadian-safe-sport-program
Response
How Ro Report
As of April 1, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.
Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport
Report by phone: 1-833-858-CSSP (2777)
ITP Sport
For concerns/complaints or to report or discuss incidents or abuse or harassment of any kind related to National Team programs and CTF events/activities there are two mechanisms that are used depending on the nature of the complaint and the jurisdiction of the respondent.
ITP Sport is Canadian Tenpin’s Independent Third Party. They may be reached using an online form. https://app.integritycounts.ca/org/itpsport.
Get Help & Information
You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP.
Complete your e-learning
The Canadian Tenpin Federation will notify all designated participants who are subject to the CSSP. This includes, but is not limited to, specified athletes, board members, employees, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors, support staff, and medical staff.
Everyone who is subject to the CSSP must complete the e-learning course and sign the participant consent form. Canadian Tenpin Federation will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the CCES online education portal. If you have questions about your education requirements, email education@cces.ca.
Safe Sport is a collective responsibility. By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment.
The Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) is committed to embracing the principles of True Sport and putting in place processes, procedures and policies to help create a safe environment for all participants. Our objective is to ensure greater participation at all levels of the sport by creating, maintaining and promoting a safe and welcoming sport culture through Education, Prevention and Response guided by our policies and procedures.
If you have any questions regarding safe sport practices and education within tenpin bowling, please reach out to Canadian Tenpin Federation safesport@tenpincanada.com or Executive Director cinnes@tenpincanada.com
Keeping Bowlers Safe
Education & resources
SafeSport Education
SafeSport education within CTF promotes a safe, respectful environment by equipping athletes, coaches, and volunteers with essential training on abuse prevention.
SafeSport Resources
SafeSport resources from CTF provide athletes, coaches, and volunteers with tools and support to ensure safety, respect, and well-being.