Policies
Like any organization, we have a detailed series of rules and regulations to ensure that our programs and services are run in a uniform and appropriate manner across our chapters.
These guidelines also ensure fair treatment of all those who choose to be involved with Special Olympics Canada, as well as reputable business practices within our daily operations. If you have any questions regarding the Policy and Procedures manual, please email info@specialolympics.ca
Safe Sport Policies
- Special Olympics Canada Safe Sport Policy suite This Policy Suite contains multiple policies around Safe Sport, including Code of Conduct and Ethics, Discipline and Complaints, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeal, Privacy, Reciprocation and Event Discipline Procedures. This policy applies to Special Olympics Canada Staff, Board and active members of Special Olympics Team Canada. Please refer to your Chapter for applicable information and policies related to Safe Sport.
- Athlete Protection Policy This Athlete Protection Policy describes how Persons in Authority shall maintain a safe sport environment for all Athletes.
- Appeal Policy Flowchart This flowchart is a quick guide only. Please see the full version of the Appeal Policy and the Dispute Resolution Policy for complete details.
- Discipline and Complaints Policy Flowchart This flowchart is a quick guide only. Please see the full version of the Discipline and Complaints Policy for complete details.
- Concussion Policy Special Olympics Canada and its Chapters are committed to maintaining the health and safety of its members and recognizes that concussions are a significant public health issue because of their potential short- and long-term consequences.
Athlete and Competition Policies
- Endorsement Policy World Games This Policy describes how an Athlete who is eligible and identified to participate at an organization-sanctioned event, is endorsed or not endorsed to attend
- Endorsement Policy for Local, Regional, Provincial/Territorial, National Games and Competitions This Policy describes how an Athlete who is eligible and identified to participate at an Organization-sanctioned event, is endorsed or not endorsed to attend.
- Coach & Support Staff Eligibility for Participation in National and World Games Policy This Policy describes the eligibility and selection for Mission Staff and Coaches for an Organization-sanctioned event or activity with Special Olympics.
- Athlete Identification for Competition Selection Policy This Policy describes how an Athlete may be identified to participate in Organization-sanctioned events or activities (such as games and competitions) at the provincial/territorial and national levels.
- Divisioning Policy This policy outlines the process to division athletes in three types of competitions: Individual Sports; Judged Sports and Team Sports. Divisioning cannot be protested or appealed.
- Quota Allocation Policy Special Olympics Canada will assign quotas based on eligible athlete registration numbers in the national database by sport over the 4 years prior to the Special Olympics Canada Games being hosted.
- Eligibility for Participants Policy This Policy describes the criteria an Athlete must meet to be eligible to participate in Special Olympics.
- Eligibility for Participants with Down Syndrome Policy This Policy describes how an Athlete with Down Syndrome or a Symptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability can participate in Special Olympics.
- Blood-Borne Contagious Infections Policy This Policy describes how any individual involved with Special Olympics in Canada who has a bloodborne contagious infection can participate in Special Olympics events and activities.
Organizational Policies
- Confidentiality Policy The purpose of this Policy is to ensure the protection of Confidential Information that is proprietary to Special Olympics Canada or the Chapter.
- Policy Review Process Policy Review Sub-Committee reviews and revises existing policy and/or suite of policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy This Policy describes how Representatives will conduct themselves in matters relating to conflict of interest and will clarify how Representatives shall make decisions in situations where conflict of interest may exist.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy The purpose of this Policy is to set out the commitments of Special Olympics Canada and its Chapters, and the expectations for all athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff, Board members and contractors, to support an environment where EDI are cultural norms and where all individuals are respected and valued.
- Whistleblower Policy The purpose of this Policy is to allow Employees to have a discrete and safe procedure by which they can disclose, in good faith, incidents of wrongdoing in the workplace without fear of unfair treatment or reprisal.