Safe Sport Strategy Forum

May 20 or 21, 2025

Introduction to the Independent Third-Party Mechanism (ITM)

Join us for a one-day event where together we will shape the new Safe Sport Strategy to help sport organizations prevent and eliminate harassment and abuse.

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Choose from the two dates/locations listed below.

EDMONTON
Saville Community Sport Centre
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

CALGARY
Markin MacPhail Event Center (WINSPORT)
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Hosted By:

Alberta Sport Leadership Association (ASLA), in partnership with the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Branch, is hosting a full-day, in-person, working forum for Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs).

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Our Goals are to introduce:

1. ASLA’s partnership with ALIAS-Solution for implementing an Alberta-based Independent Third-Party Mechanism (ITPM) to handle maltreatment complaints.

2. ASLA’s Policy Alignment partner, Blue Rock Law, will provide guidance to Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOS) in support of aligning internal policies with the ITPM requirements.

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Presenters:

• ALIAS-Solution
  A leading Canadian safe sport and ethics reporting company offering an easy-to-use, secure and powerful program for preventing and detecting wrongdoings.

• Blue Rock Law LLP
  An Alberta-based law firm known for its strong community ties and expertise in governance and policy development. Blue Rock is committed to helping organizations navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and will be our Policy Alignment partner.

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What you can expect:

• Update on the ASLA Strategic Plan

• Updates on developments in the Alberta sport sector

• Introduction to internal policies and procedures required for the implementation of the ITPM

• Tools, policies, and resources needed for effective maltreatment complaint management

• Policy Development workshop with Blue Rock Law and ALIAS-Solution

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Register Today!

Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025 by 4:00 PM

Select the location/date to register below:

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Should you have any questions please email Scott Hayes.

Alberta acts to end maltreatment in sport

With the development of a new Safe Sport Strategy, Alberta’s government is making it clear: harassment and abuse have no place here.

Harassment and abuse have no place in Alberta, or in the province’s sport system. Sport is for everyone – no Albertan should remain on the sidelines for fear of maltreatment when playing the sports they love. With a $3-million investment, Alberta’s government is taking meaningful action to ensure every Albertan can participate in sport safely, confidently and with dignity.

In partnership with the Alberta Sport Leadership Association, Alberta’s government is creating a new Safe Sport Strategy that will encourage quality programming in safe sporting environments, empowering Albertans to get off the sidelines and into the game…

Making Strides

We are pleased to announce a three-year pilot project to support the establishment of a Safe and Welcoming Sport Program for Alberta. Funding is being provided by Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch (SPAR).