Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)
The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is the core document that sets harmonized rules to be adopted by sport organizations that receive funding from the Government of Canada to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.
The UCCMS is administered at the National Level by Abuse-Free Sport, a program created by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) according to the mandate it received from the Government of Canada, for preventing and addressing maltreatment in sport. SDRCC is a non-for-profit organization created under the Physical Activity and Sport Act (S.C. 2003, c.2). The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) is a functionally independent division of the SDRCC and is responsible to administer the UCCMS and relevant aspects of Abuse-Free Sport.
As of April 1, 2025, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) will independently administer the UCCMS through the application of the new Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) Rules for federally funded, national-level sport organizations.
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) Policies
WCL Safe Sport Policy Manual. Quick reference to specific sections in the policy:
- Definitions
- Athlete Protection Policy
- Code of Conduct & Ethics
- Abuse Policy
- Discipline & Complaints Policy
- Appeal Policy
- Reciprocation Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Screening Policy
Training, Screening & Consent Requirements
WCL UCCMS Participants (until March 31, 2025)
WCL Canadian Safe Sport Program Participants (effective April 1, 2025)
WCL Complaint Procedure
WCL Appeal Procedure
Rule of Two Guidelines
WCL Concussion Protocol
Canadian Anti-Doping Program
External Resources
News
Aug 22, 2024 – Sport Environment Assessment on Wrestling Released by Abuse-Free Sport
Aug 04, 2023 – WCL to Participate in Sport Environment Assessment
Jan 13, 2023 – Safe Sport Policy Manual Amendment on Independent Third Parties
Dec 29, 2022 – WCL Joins Abuse-Free Sport
Jul 8, 2021 – WCL Announces AGM Updates
Jun 18, 2021 – Safe Sport Information Session
Dec 07, 2020 – WCL Conducts Safe Sport Town Halls
Oct 22, 2020 – Safety First National Task Force completes Final Report
Sep 13, 2019 – Update on Report Concerning Independent Review of Coaching Culture for WCL
Jul 24, 2019 – Lessons From The Mat – A Commitment by Wrestling Canada to Shape a World-Leading Culture
Jul 11, 2019 – WCL Members Endorse Increased Safe Sport Initiatives
Dec 17, 2018 – Canadian wrestlers pen open letter to Sport Minister
Dec 03, 2018 – Report Concerning Independent Review of Coaching Culture for WCL
Dec 03, 2018 – Open Letter to Members
Jul 27, 2018 – WCL to Engage in Safe Sport Initiatives
