Athletes
As an athlete, you can contribute to creating and fostering a sports environment where you will be able to benefit fully from the advantages and pleasures of practicing your sport. In the following sections, you’ll find information which will allow you to get to know more about good practices to adopt, as well as unhealthy behaviours you don’t have to tolerate.
Together, let’s make sport an environment without violence!
My relationship with...
If I realize I’m having a lot of negative issues when practising my sport, I should consult…
Violence in the sports community
Understanding what violence is in the sports community, and the forms it can take.
See more ...Physical contact
Physical contact in a sports environment can be appropriate and beneficial when it’s used to…
Sexual consent
“The agreement given to a sexual partner at the moment the partners take part in sexual activities.”
Sports initiation rituals
Remember that abusive rituals are never acceptable, no matter the context!
Corporal punishment
You shoud know that the law forbids the people who oversee you in your sport to use corporal punishment.
Mental strength
Some positive techniques to encourage and develop your mental strength.
Rights and responsibilities
“As an underage athlete, you have the right to be treated at all times… ”
In case of rumours or suspicions
In cases of rumours or suspicions related to your organization’s code of ethics or harassment policy
See more ...Intervention procedures
Any person providing services to children or teenagers bears the responsibility to intervene.
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