The Jr. NBA is committed to creating a culture where all athletes can thrive, but doing so is a shared responsibility.
Anyone involved in sport should be able to thrive and perform at their best without fear of abuse, neglect, or other maltreatment. Maltreatment can harm athletes and other sport participants in many ways; physically, emotionally, and mentally.
As a commitment to providing a safe environment for athletes, the Jr. NBA will conduct Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Checks on all coordinators and coaches involved with the program. Additionally, staff and stakeholders with the Jr. NBA are expected to complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training. In this training participants will learn:
The goal of the Rule of Two is to ensure all interactions and communications are open, observable and justifiable. Its purpose is to protect participants (especially minors) and coaches in potentially vulnerable situations by ensuring more than one adult is present. There may be exceptions for emergency situations.
Good Rule of Two Implementation Practices
You can Learn More about the Rule of Two here! and now the E-learning module is available here.
You can access the Safe Sport training here at no cost and receive professional development points for all certified coaches.
You can learn more about what Canada Basketball is doing to promote Safe Sport in Canada by visiting our site here.