Any individual who, through membership, registration, participation, appointment, employment, or contract with a sport organization—or through direct engagement in its activities—is subject to the ABSSCM. This includes, but is not limited to: athletes, coaches, referees, officials, volunteers, board members and other recognized members of the relevant sport organization.

What accommodations are available (language, disability, other)?

1. Inform ALIAS of any accommodation requested when filing the report (e.g., interpreter, accessible formats, scheduling).
2. Reasonable accommodations may be provided; any limits will be explained.

1. Reporting maltreatment helps protect all participants by ensuring they can engage in sport within an environment free from serious misconduct. Taking action against maltreatment ensures that sport remains focused on development, fair play, and positive experiences.
2. When people know that maltreatment will be reported and addressed, it acts as a deterrent to discourage others from engaging in harmful conduct in the first place.
3. Participants have the right to train and compete in safe environments—reporting maltreatment is essential to maintaining that standard.
4. Adults must report when they know or should know about prohibited behaviour toward others. In particular, adults have a duty to report abuse of minors immediately.

Yes — there are legal and ethical obligations - adult participants or those in positions of knowledge or authority have the obligation to protect others from harm. Everyone in sport has a responsibility to report serious misconduct.

If a Minor is Involved (Under 18)

Adults who become aware of maltreatment against a minor must report all situations of sexual or physical abuse or other serious harm committed against a minor, regardless of who the alleged perpetrator is. This duty exists regardless of other actions taken.

Duty to Report

Sexual Abuse or Violence: All persons involved in the sport community must report any sexual abuse or violence against any person (minor or adult) committed by someone also involved in the sport community.

Duty to Report

Other Forms of Misconduct: All persons involved in the sport community must report other serious misconduct that deliberately harms or endangers other participants in sport. Abuse, harassment, threats, or inappropriate contact with minors should be reported.