Statement of Commitment

Sport organizations in British Columbia are committed to creating a safe sport environment that is accessible, inclusive, respects their participants personal goals, and is free from all forms of Maltreatment. As part of Water Polo Wests commitment to Safe Sport, our Board have completed Commit to Kids training. We are also committed to Water Polo Canada's Safe Sport Compliance Program.​​​

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Participants

Water Polo West is in the process of reviewing and updating the Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure for the benefit and protection of individuals associated with Water Polo West. Until updated policies are published, Water Polo West participants can refer to the following document:

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Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport - 2025​

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Coaches

All coaches in Canada are required to complete the Making Ethical Decision training and evaluation to be eligible for certification. To learn more about Making Ethical Decision, please click here.

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Coaches, Chaperones, Club Leaders

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) developed the Safe Sport Training module to help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment. We all share the responsibility of creating a culture where everyone can thrive. Together, we can make sport safe for everyone.

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All coaches, club executives and parents are encouraged to complete the FREE Safe Sport Training module.​

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Report Maltreatment in Water Polo

If you are aware of a suspected incident of abuse, harassment, discrimination, bullying, or maltreatment you have options to access advice, guidance and resources:

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Safe Sport Officer - Water Polo

Report the incident to the safe sport officer for Water Polo - click here for the reporting form​

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B.C. Helpline for Children

Call the confidential toll-free phone line for children and youth wanting to talk to someone - 310-1234 (no area code required)​​​​