Safe Sport
The Alberta Luge Association is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming sport environment and recognizes that a systemic culture shift is required to eliminate maltreatment, including sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, neglect, harassment, bullying, exploitation, and discrimination. The Alberta Luge Association believes the welfare and safety of everyone involved in the sport is a primary consideration and the responsibility of each individual, member, club, and provider within the luge community. The Alberta Luge Association has zero tolerance for any type of harassment or abuse. Athletes, officials, coaches, administrators, volunteers, and parents are encouraged to report any instances of harassment or abuse in a manner in which they feel safe.
Important Update: Changes to Safe Sport Reporting
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our safe sport protocols, we’d like to inform you of some important updates: effective immediately, the Alberta Luge Association has implemented the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM). This replaces all previous mechanisms that the ALA had engaged for the reporting and resolution of maltreatment complaints and it is now the exclusive process for doing reporting and resolving maltreatment complaints. As part of this process, the ALA has adopted both the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) and the Reporting and Independent Resolution Policy (RIRP). As part of the adoption of those policies, the Alberta Luge Association is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with ALIAS Solutions Inc. as the exclusive independent safe sport reporting service.
This new platform will allow individuals to report improper conduct confidentially via both the web and phone, ensuring that all safe sport (maltreatment) reports are managed by ALIAS’s independent third-party case management team.
This partnership strengthens our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and transparent environment for all Alberta Luge Association members.
How it Works
You will be linked immediately to the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM) powered by ALIAS where you will fill out the online complaint form. The complainant will be contacted within 48 working hours; receivability conclusion target ≈ 10 business days (may flex based on party availability).
Case managers are experienced in helping victims of maltreatment, professionally and personally independent of the Alberta Luge Association. They know and understand the Alberta Luge Association Safe Sport policies. They are qualified and experienced in navigating complaints of maltreatment.
The Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism does not handle association/club level complaints or concerns involving procedure, team selection, suspensions, match or misconduct reports, ice-time/ice allotments, or other complaint/concerns of this nature. These complaints should be sent to your local association/club according to their policies.
2 Ways to report a complaint
Visit: ALIAS’ “Report A Complaint” link
or
b) Call: 1-855-603-0483