Safe Sport

Our Commitment to Safe Sport

At Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, safety, respect, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. As members of the CLBC community, we embrace these Safe Sport principles.

By staying informed, fostering inclusivity, exercising responsibility, promoting enjoyment, and striving for excellence, we can collectively ensure the safety, well-being, and continued success of Calgary Lawn Bowling for generations to come.

Inclusivity

We welcome players of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Everyone has a place on the green, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

Responsibility

We act with integrity, fairness, and transparency. Respecting the rights and dignity of all participants ensures a safe and supportive environment.

Enjoyment

Lawn bowling is about more than the game - it’s about joy, camaraderie, and community. We encourage learning, playing, and sharing in the fun.

Excellence

We support every athlete in striving for their personal best, whether that means building skills, fostering teamwork, or showing great sportsmanship.

Safe Sport is Everyone's Responsibility

No one should feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

Avoid

A rude comment during a game
Hurtful conversations behind someone's back
Physical actions like shoving someone out of the way
Intentionally excluding people from activities or not letting them play
Harassment, maltreatment, or abuse of any kind

How you can help

SUPPORT THE VICTIM: Move to stand by them or get them away from the situation.
SPEAK UP: Use your voice and say "STOP"
LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Reflect on your own behavior and do your part.
REPORT IT: Talk to our club's Safe Sport Officer about the incident at safety@calgarylawnbowlingclub.ca

Safe Sport Complaint Submissions

Before submitting your report:

Please review the Bowls Alberta Discipline and Complaints Policy.
Contact our Safe Sport Officer with any questions or concerns: safety@calgarylawnbowlingclub.ca

REPORT A COMPLAINT

Safe Sport Policy

Our policies and programs provide a framework to:

Prevent issues by setting clear standards of conduct
Address problems promptly, consistently, and fairly
Protect athletes, coaches, volunteers, and members

The Bowls Alberta policies set out the rules, procedures, and standards of behavior that guide our club:

BOWLS ALBERTA SAFE SPORT POLICIES

Safe Sport Training Programs

Education is key to Safe Sport. We provide training opportunities for members, coaches, and volunteers.

The Respect in Sport Activity Leader / Coach Program educates leaders, coaches, officials and participants (14 years and up) to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse , harassment and discrimination.

RESPECT IN SPORT FOR ACTIVITY LEADERS

The Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) Safe Sport Training was developed to help anyone involved in sport — whether you have direct contact with athletes or work in the background — to promote physical, psychological, and social health, in line with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport.

SAFE SPORT TRAINING

Other Training & Resources

At the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, our approach to Safe Sport Engagement involves fostering a dynamic dialogue between the club and our participants.

ABUSE FREE SPORT - INTRO TO THE UCCMS

NCCP Training

NCCP MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS

NCCP CREATING A POSITIVE SPORT ENVIRONMENT

NCCP MAKING HEAD WAY IN SPORT

NCCP LEADING DRUG-FREE SPORT

NCCP EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Intentional Engagement

Safe Sport is a two-way conversation. At the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, we’re committed to regularly engaging with athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, officials, volunteers, and other stakeholders to gather meaningful feedback. Your lived experiences help us understand whether our policies, training, and initiatives are truly working and where we can improve.

If you have comments or concerns, please reach out to our Safe Sport Officer (SSO) at safety@calgarylawnbowlingclub.ca.

Enjoying lawn bowls that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all.

All interactions between a coach, official, umpire, or other representative and an athlete and/or vulnerable individual should be open and observable.

What is an open environment?

An environment that isn't closed or concealed from others, interactions should not take place behind closed doors or in secluded locations. Others should be aware the interaction is taking place.