All coaches
and instructors are required to get certified in the
Respect in Sport program. If you have already certified
in another sport you only have to do the course once.
Respect in Sport helps us promote those values through
a simple and convenient online training course for
coaches and sport leaders. It is designed as a tool
to assist coaches in identifying and dealing with abuse,
neglect, harassment, and bullying in sport. Respect
in Sport enables coaches to deal with legal and moral
responsibilities, making them less vulnerable and more
confident in dealing with sensitive issues. A risk
management tool, Respect in Sport will help sport organizations
reduce liability.
MSA has been asking what action Sport Manitoba will
be taking if coaches don't complete the program. The
answer was that ultimately, our Association's funding
may be affected in the future if our instructors and
coaches have not completed the program. Sport Manitoba
has initiated this program as a risk management tool
and to ensure that liability is mitigated all instructors
and coaches must complete the program
It’s an online course and the program can be accessed
at www.sportmanitoba.ca.
At www.respectinsport.com/IntheMedia.html,
there are two media clips for those that might be interested in a more lengthy
description of the program.
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