WCL is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Respect Group. WCL first partnered with Respect Group in 2017 as part of its broader commitment to Safe Sport and adopted mandated “Respect in the Workplace” training for staff and members of the Board of Directors, every 5 years. Respect Group was co-founded by former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy in 2004, and partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to create a best-in-class e-learning curriculum with the aim of preventing bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination (BAHD).

In addition to the “Respect in the Workplace” training, WCL is now providing access to training and education for coaches, team leaders, and volunteers through “Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders” and for parents through “Respect in Sport for Parents” modules. The initial roll out of “Respect in Sport” is on a voluntary basis and strongly recommended for coaches, any support staff, officials, volunteers as well as parents across the country, on a user-pay basis. Further direction from WCL on training expectations will be forthcoming later this year.

For more details on program access, please visit: https://wrestling.ca/safe-sport/

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Respect In Sport For Activity Leaders
For: Coaches, Team Leaders, Managers, Officials, Club Volunteers
Cost: $30 per person
Duration: 2.5 hours online, does not have to be completed in one sitting
Coaches with a NCCP number will receive 3 PD points upon completion

Respect in Sport For Parents
For: Parents and Family of Athletes
Cost: $12 per household
Duration: 1 hour online, does not have to be completed in one sitting

Respect in the Workplace
For: mandated for all staff and BOD once every five (5) years
Cost: $40 per person (covered by WCL)
Duration: 90 minutes online, does not have to be completed in one sitting