Registry of Sanctions
Communicating sanctions is one step that must be taken toward ensuring that sport environments are as safe as possible. When a coach or activity leader is suspended long-term, (one year or longer) by a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO), the PSO is required to report the suspension to Sask Sport.
Members of any PSO who have been dealt a long-term suspension are not considered to be “in good standing” with Sask Sport and are, therefore, not eligible to register with any PSO affiliated with Sask Sport. Once the PSO/Club-issued, long-term suspension has been completed and removed, the individual who was suspended will once again be eligible to register with any PSO in Saskatchewan.
PSOs will be responsible for checking the Registry of Sanctions to ensure they have not allowed an individual with a long-term suspension, who is not “in good standing,” to become a member of their organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this list public?
To inform the sport community that an individual has been disciplined for a breach of a Code of Conduct or other policy. Recognized best practice is to communicate the sanction information to the public, when it is a matter of public interest.
Public disclosure of sanctions also provides the sport community with information about an individual’s sanction to ensure that it is enforced (Ex. the public can inform Sask Sport or the relevant Provincial Sport Organization if the individual is participating in sport despite being subject to a sanction) and as a deterrent to prevent similar behaviour from occurring.
How does someone come to be on the list?
This will happen when the individual who is facing allegations (the respondent) in a formal complaint/report is found to have committed a breach of the Code of Conduct, Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) or in some cases, other Provincial Sport Organization policies.
When/how is an individual removed from the list?
Sask Sport will publish the outcome of the case as directed in sections 52–54 of the Discipline and Complaints Policy, as applicable, by placing the required information on its website and shall leave the information up for the longer of one month or the duration of the sanction month or the duration of the sanction.
Does Sask Sport decide who is on this list?
No, this is a policy-driven process. Sections 52-54 of the Discipline and Complaints Policy has points that provide direction.
Are these individuals restricted in all sport or just the sport they are sanctioned under?
Most sanctions will be limited to the Provincial Sport Organization the individual has membership with and received the suspension from, however, if the suspension is one year or longer, the individual becomes “not in good standing” with Sask Sport and is ineligible to gain membership with any Provincial Sport Organization member of Sask Sport, until their suspension has been lifted.
Are these individuals restricted to a specific role or all roles in sport? Ex: Coach vs. physiotherapist.
All roles in sport.
What details about the individuals and their sanctions will be available to view?
Publication shall be limited to the provision(s) of the relevant policies that have been violated, the name of the respondent(s) and the sanction(s) imposed, if any. Identifying information regarding minors or vulnerable participants will never be published by the Provincial Sport Organization or Sask Sport.
Where can additional questions regarding the sanctions be directed?
Due to the confidential nature of the discipline and complaints process, specific information about the reports are off limits to anyone not directly involved in the process.
If there are general questions about the process, they can be referred to Nathan Cole at ncole@sasksport.ca or safesport@sasksport.ca
What if I think someone needs to be added to the list?
If you think someone needs to be added to the sanction list, please contact Nathan Cole at ncole@sasksport.ca or safesport@sasksport.ca
Are these sanctions only based in Saskatchewan? Are sanctions from other provinces included?
The list includes sanctions of individuals who are within the jurisdiction of the Sask Sport Provincial Sport Organization membership’s Discipline and Complaints Policies or Code of Conduct / Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS). This means the list is typically for sanctions only in Saskatchewan but would also be applicable to sanctions handed down for incidents that took place out of province during a Provincial Sport Organization’s activities.
Certain National Sport Organization have policies that recognize and implement sanctions imposed at the provincial level across Canada.
How do I report a Safe Sport incident or violation of a Code of Conduct / Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)?
To report an incident involving a Provincial Sport Organization member, please visit the Disclosing or Reporting Maltreatment and Contacts page and follow the instructions.
To report an incident involving a National Sport Organization member, please visit the Canadian Safe Sport Program.
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Communicating sanctions is one step that must be taken toward ensuring that sport environments are as safe as possible. When a coach or activity leader is suspended long-term, (one year or longer) by a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO), the PSO is required to report the suspension to Sask Sport.
Members of any PSO who have been dealt a long-term suspension are not considered to be “in good standing” with Sask Sport and are, therefore, not eligible to register with any PSO affiliated with Sask Sport. Once the PSO/Club-issued, long-term suspension has been completed and removed, the individual who was suspended will once again be eligible to register with any PSO in Saskatchewan.
PSOs will be responsible for checking the Registry of Sanctions to ensure they have not allowed an individual with a long-term suspension, who is not “in good standing,” to become a member of their organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
To inform the sport community that an individual has been disciplined for a breach of a Code of Conduct or other policy. Recognized best practice is to communicate the sanction information to the public, when it is a matter of public interest.
Public disclosure of sanctions also provides the sport community with information about an individual’s sanction to ensure that it is enforced (Ex. the public can inform Sask Sport or the relevant Provincial Sport Organization if the individual is participating in sport despite being subject to a sanction) and as a deterrent to prevent similar behaviour from occurring.
This will happen when the individual who is facing allegations (the respondent) in a formal complaint/report is found to have committed a breach of the Code of Conduct, Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) or in some cases, other Provincial Sport Organization policies.
Sask Sport will publish the outcome of the case as directed in sections 52–54 of the Discipline and Complaints Policy, as applicable, by placing the required information on its website and shall leave the information up for the longer of one month or the duration of the sanction month or the duration of the sanction.
No, this is a policy-driven process. Sections 52-54 of the Discipline and Complaints Policy has points that provide direction.
Most sanctions will be limited to the Provincial Sport Organization the individual has membership with and received the suspension from, however, if the suspension is one year or longer, the individual becomes “not in good standing” with Sask Sport and is ineligible to gain membership with any Provincial Sport Organization member of Sask Sport, until their suspension has been lifted.
All roles in sport.
Publication shall be limited to the provision(s) of the relevant policies that have been violated, the name of the respondent(s) and the sanction(s) imposed, if any. Identifying information regarding minors or vulnerable participants will never be published by the Provincial Sport Organization or Sask Sport.
Due to the confidential nature of the discipline and complaints process, specific information about the reports are off limits to anyone not directly involved in the process.
If there are general questions about the process, they can be referred to Nathan Cole at ncole@sasksport.ca or safesport@sasksport.ca
If you think someone needs to be added to the sanction list, please contact Nathan Cole at ncole@sasksport.ca or safesport@sasksport.ca
The list includes sanctions of individuals who are within the jurisdiction of the Sask Sport Provincial Sport Organization membership’s Discipline and Complaints Policies or Code of Conduct / Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS). This means the list is typically for sanctions only in Saskatchewan but would also be applicable to sanctions handed down for incidents that took place out of province during a Provincial Sport Organization’s activities.
Certain National Sport Organization have policies that recognize and implement sanctions imposed at the provincial level across Canada.
To report an incident involving a Provincial Sport Organization member, please visit the Disclosing or Reporting Maltreatment and Contacts page and follow the instructions.
To report an incident involving a National Sport Organization member, please visit the Canadian Safe Sport Program.