Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Alberta Association (CADS Alberta) is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming sport environment and recognizes a systemic culture shift is required to eliminate maltreatment, including sexual, emotional, physical abuse, neglect, harassment, bullying, exploitation and discrimination. CADS Alberta believes the welfare and safety of everyone involved in the sport is a primary consideration and the responsibility of each individual, member, club and provider in the snow sports community. CADS Alberta has zero tolerance for any type of harassment or abuse. Participants, athletes, instructors, coaches, administrators, volunteers and parents are encouraged to report any instances of harassment and abuse in a way they feel safe.
Important Update: Changes to Safe Sport Reporting
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our safe sport protocols, we’d like to inform you of some important updates: effective immediately, CADS Alberta has implemented the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM). This replaces all previous mechanisms that the CADS Alberta had engaged for the reporting and resolution of maltreatment complaints through CADS National, and it is now the exclusive process for doing reporting and resolving maltreatment complaints. As part of this process, the CADS Alberta has adopted both the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) and the Reporting and Independent Resolution Policy (RIRP). As part of the adoption of those policies, CADS Alberta is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with ALIAS Solutions Inc. as the exclusive independent safe sport reporting service.
This new platform will allow individuals to report improper conduct confidentially via both the web and phone, ensuring that all safe sport (maltreatment) reports are managed by ALIAS’s independent third-party case management team.
This partnership strengthens our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and transparent environment for all CADS Alberta members. CADS Alberta is one of the initial organizations in Alberta to implement this system and it places us at the forefront of creating a safe and inclusive sport environment. Thank you for helping us to maintain a respectful and supportive wintersport community!
When you Click the Report a Complaint:
You will be linked immediately to the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM) powered by ALIAS where you will fill out the online complaint form. The complainant will be contacted within 48 working hours; receivability conclusion target ≈ 10 business days (may flex based on party availability).
Case managers are experienced in helping victims of maltreatment, professionally and personally independent of CADS Alberta. They know and understand the CADS Alberta Safe Sport policies. They are qualified and experienced in navigating complaints of maltreatment.
The Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism does not handle association/club level complaints or concerns involving procedure, team selection, suspensions, match or misconduct reports, ice-time/ice allotments, or other complaint/concerns of this nature. These complaints should be sent to your local association/club according to their policies.
If you are unsure if your complaint constitutes maltreatment, please review the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) and the CADS Alberta Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and CADS Alberta’s Discipline and Appeal Policy.
CADS Alberta abides by the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) to guide the organization, our members, and our organizational participants in ensuring the safety and well-being of those associated with the sports of adaptive alpine skiing and adaptive snowboard.
Each person has a responsibility to help keep the sport safe. Reports of maltreatment that come to the attention of any CADS Alberta Staff will be directed to contact ALIAS using the “Report a Complaint” button.
- There are 2 ways to report a complaint
a) Visit: ALIAS’ “Report A Complaint” link
or
b) Call: 1-855-603-0483
