Dive Manitoba Safe Sport

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Leading the Way to Safe Sport — Together

Dive Manitoba is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. If something doesn’t feel right, you have options—and support.

If you are experiencing or witnessing something concerning, take action using one of the options below. You do not have to handle it alone.

ITP Sport is responsible for overseeing all allegations of maltreatment. If you would like to submit a maltreatment complaint, please submit by clicking the button above.

Non-maltreatment concerns may include: Minor Code of Conduct issues, Operational complaints, Interpersonal disputes.

What is Safe Sport?

Safe sport refers to an environment that prioritizes the physical and psychological well-being of all participants. It involves a commitment to providing optimal experiences, while actively preventing and addressing all forms of maltreatment, including abuse, harassment, neglect, and discrimination. Advancing safe sport is a shared responsibility that requires awareness, education, and clear actions for reporting. This page provides resources and guidance to help advance safe sport in Dive Manitoba.

The Protecting Youth in Sports Act

The Protecting Youth in Sports Act enhances protection measures for young athletes in Manitoba’s sport system. All Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs), including Dive Manitoba, must adhere to the following requirements:

Adopt the policies outlined in the Safe Sport Policy Manual.
Make safe sport information available to parents and young athletes.
Ensure coaches complete required screening and training.
Ensure all participants have access to report allegations of maltreatment to an Independent Third Party (ITP).
Refer any allegations of maltreatment to the ITP if our organization receives such complaints.
Enforce any disciplinary action determined by the ITP.

How to Make a Maltreatment Complaint

Reporting a maltreatment complaint may seem confusing and overwhelming. The following video can help you navigate the process:

ITP Sport is responsible for overseeing all allegations of maltreatment. If you would like to submit a maltreatment complaint, please submit your complaint to ITP Sport by clicking the Report a Maltreatment Complaint button below.

Report a Non-Maltreatment Concern

Non-maltreatment concerns may include:

Minor Code of Conduct issues
Operational complaints
Interpersonal disputes
Concerns that do not meet the definition of maltreatment

Our organization uses ITP Sport to receive and manage all non-maltreatment complaints (exception: field of play matters – see page 8 for the definition of Field of Play in the Safe Sport Policy Manual) as of May 1, 2026. Non-maltreatment complaints can be submitted using this link. If you have any questions, please contact us at diving@sportmanitoba.ca

Safe Sport is not optional. It is a shared responsibility across our sport community.

Physical Safety

Training and competition environments that protect athletes from harm.

Emotional Safety

Freedom from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

Ethical Leadership

Coaches and leaders who model respect, integrity, and accountability.

Safe Sport Line

If you or someone you know is experiencing maltreatment in sport, and you
need someone to talk to, contact the safe sport line at

Anonymous reporting options are available where applicable.

Policies and Governance

Protecting Youth in Sport Act

Overview of legislation affecting safe sport.

Safe Sport Policy Manual

Core policies for maintaining a safe sport culture.

Coach Screening Policy

All coaches must complete the coach screening requirements.

Safe Sport Tips for Athletes

Age appropriate tips for athletes under 8, ages 9–12, and 13+, describing expected behaviour, measures for their protection, and steps to take if they experience harm, with
the 13+ group also having access to a 20-minute safe sport education online module.

8 and Under

Understanding respect, kindness, and safe adults.

Aged 8 and Under - Click Here

Ages 9-12

Recognizing inappropriate behaviour and how to speak up.

Aged 9 -12 - Click Here

Ages 13+

Understanding rights, boundaries, and reporting options.

Aged 13 and over - Click Here

Parents/Guardians and Activity Leaders

Handbook for Parents and Guardians

Information detailing behaviour expectations, different forms of maltreatment, possible indicators that a child experienced maltreatment, and steps to take if a child experienced maltreatment.

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

This course must be completed within sixty (60) days of being assigned a coaching position. Coaches maintain their Respect in Sport certification status by completing the course every five (5) years.

Additional Safe Sport Resources

For additional safe sport resources, visit Sport Manitoba’s safe sport page here