SafeSport
Safety in Sport
Athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination. 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
Abuse-Free Sport
The Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) has access to services provided by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC), which serves as the central hub for Abuse-Free Sport, the new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport in Canada.
Abuse-Free Sport is part of the growing national movement to remove all forms of harassment, discrimination, and abuse from Canadian sport at all levels. It works to prevent maltreatment from grassroots all the way up to international, high performance sport. CTF, as a program signatory, is an active part of this movement and will continue to be moving forward.
Enchanced Police Information Check
CAC has recently teamed up with SterlingBackcheck (SBC), Canada’s leading background screening provider, to provide an online criminal record check process at a low price of $25 (+tax) per applicant. SBC’s Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) provides a secure database to store and share results, manage renewals, and track the progress of individual checks.
How to Report
Response
CTF has always, is currently, and will continue to be committed to creating a safe and positive sport environment that is free of any types of maltreatments for all of its participants, from grassroots to high performance.
If you have experience abuse or have been witness to it within the sport of tenpin bowling, please contact the Canadian Sport Helpline by phone or text at 1-888-83SPORT (77678), or by email at info@abuse-free-sport.ca. This resource is available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reporting is critical in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all participants. As such, independent, third-party complaint management is a directive of Canada’s Safe Sport movement.
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 which are used depending on the nature of the complaint and the jurisdiction of the respondent. Information below provides some detail as to which independent authority would receive the complaint. Again, for any questions, please refer to our policies or contact the Canadian Sport Helpline to help guide you through the process.
ITP Sport
CTF has contracted ITP Sport as our Independent Third Party (ITP). They may be reached using an online form, https://app.
To further understand the guiding principles of Safesport, view this document: Annotated Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent Abuse and Maltreatment in Sport. Further below, in the Helpful Links section, you will find a link to the complete (unabridged) document as well.
To further understand the guiding principles of Safesport, view this document: Annotated Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent Abuse and Maltreatment in Sport. Further below, in the Helpful Links section, you will find a link to the complete (unabridged) document as well.
Alleged UCCMS breach (allegations of maltreatment and discrimination in sport)
An alleged UCCMS breach involves accusations of maltreatment or discrimination in sport, violating the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS). Such allegations are taken seriously to ensure safety, fairness, and inclusivity. Investigations aim to address misconduct and uphold the integrity of the sporting community.
National (UCCMS) Participants
Individual (as defined by CTF policy)
Any other misconduct allegation under CTF policies
An alleged misconduct breach under CTF involves accusations of behavior that violates the standards outlined by the organization, including but not limited to maltreatment or discrimination. Such allegations are treated with utmost seriousness to ensure a safe, fair, and respectful environment. Investigations are conducted to uphold integrity and accountability within the sport.
National (UCCMS) Participants & Individual (as defined by CTF policy)
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.