Safe Sport and Belonging
The Department of Athletics & Recreation is committed to ensuring that Safe Sport is everyone’s responsibility. Our commitment to Safe Sport includes adopting the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport and for our sport and recreation environment to be free from physical, sexual and psychological abuse. We believe that everyone has the right to enjoy sport at whatever level or position they participate. Athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination.
Learn more about safe sport and our departmental commitment here.
Safe Sport and Belonging Committee (Previously Known as the IEDI Advisory Committee)
Within athletics and recreation, Safe Sport and IEDI are deeply interconnected. Creating safe sport environments requires an ongoing commitment to Indigenization, inclusion, equity, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism; these principles are strengthened when individuals feel safe, respected, supported, and empowered to participate fully.
The Safe Sport and Belonging Committee reflects our department's commitment to embedding the principles of indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (IEDIA) across all areas of our work. While the committee's name moves away from institutional terminology, it more clearly communicates the purpose and outcomes of this work.
The committee's name emphasizes the outcome we strive to achieve: a genuine
sense of belonging for everyone in our community. By including “Safe Sport” in the committee’s new name, we reinforce that creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments is a shared responsibility across the department. The name also reflects our commitment to fostering engagement and allyship by focusing on an outcome that resonates with all members of our community, regardless of whether they identify with an equity-deserving group.
The Safe Sport and Belonging Committee supports our collective commitment to ensuring that every student-athlete, coach, staff member, and volunteer can participate in an environment where they feel safe, respected, valued, and that they belong.
Get Involved
Interested in learning more or joining the Safe Sport and Belonging Committee?
View the
Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee's purpose, membership, and responsibilities. Apply to
Join the Committee by September 21, 2026. Please feel free to direct any questions, comments or concerns to ath-iedi@uoguelph.ca.
