A Pathway to Safer Sport
Awareness, Prevention & Action
Creating a Safe Sport environment is a shared responsibility requiring awareness, prevention strategies, and clear reporting actions. Manitoba Ball Hockey Association (MBHA) provides these resources to ensure a safe, respectful community for all participants.
What is Safe Sport?
Safe Sport is an environment where everyone can have a healthy, supportive, and respectful sports experience, free from harassment and abuse. It prioritizes the physical and psychological well-being of all Participants by actively preventing and addressing all forms of Maltreatment—including abuse, harassment, neglect, and discrimination.
Sport Manitoba offers the confidential Safe Sport Line, which provides guidance on reporting maltreatment and connects individuals with support.
Learn More About the Safe Sport LineProtecting Youth in Sports Act
The Protecting Youth in Sports Act enhances protection measures for young athletes. As a Provincial Sport Organization, MBHA adheres to the following requirements:
- Adopt 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 participants can report allegations of maltreatment to an Independent Third Party (ITP).
- Refer any received maltreatment allegations directly to the ITP and enforce determined disciplinary actions.
MBHA Board Notice: MBHA has adopted the Sport Manitoba Safe Sport Policy Manual (including Code of Conduct, Discipline & Complaints, Appeals, Respect in Sport, and Coach Screening Policies) effective April 1, 2026.
Report Maltreatment
ITP Sport independently oversees all maltreatment allegations.
Submit Complaint to ITP SportComplaint Guides & Toolkits:
Report Non-Maltreatment
For violations of MBHA Bylaws, policies, or Code of Conduct that do not involve maltreatment, submit your report in writing directly to MBHA:
Resources & Policy Documents
- Safe Sport Policy Manual: Behavior expectations, complaint handling procedures, and appeal frameworks.
- Coach Screening Policy: Requirements for all MBHA coaches (ages 14+) providing instruction and direction.
- Safe Sport Tips for Athletes: Age-tailored tips (Under 8, 9–12, and 13+ with an online education module).
- Safe Sport Handbook for Parents: Guidance on behavior expectations, indicators of maltreatment, and protective steps.
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders: Mandatory course required within 60 days of coaching assignment (recertified every 5 years).
Need Immediate Support? Safe Sport Line
Call: 1-833-656-SAFE (7233) | Email: [email protected]
