Safe Sport

Alberta Lacrosse Association is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming sport environment and recognizes a systemic culture shift is required to eliminate maltreatment, including sexual, emotional, physical abuse, neglect, harassment, bullying, exploitation and discrimination. The Alberta Lacrosse 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 in the lacrosse community. The Alberta Lacrosse Association has zero tolerance for any type of harassment or abuse.  Athletes, officials, coaches, administrators, and parents are encouraged to report any instances of harassment and abuse in a way 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 Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse members. The ALA is one of the very first organizations in Alberta to implement this system and it places us at the forefront of creating a safe and inclusive sport environment. Thank you for helping us to maintain a respectful and supportive lacrosse community!

When you Click the Report a Complaint: 

HOW IT WORKS

You will be linked immediately to an independent third-party service, called ALIAS where you will fill out the online complaint form. ALIAS will contact the complainan. 

The staff of ALIAS are experienced in helping victims of maltreatment, professionally and personally independent of the Alberta Lacrosse Association and its members. 

They know and understand the ALA's Safe Sport policies.  They are qualified and experienced in navigating complaints of MALTREATMENT. 

ALIAS 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. 

If you are unsure if your complaint constitutes MALTREATMENT, please review the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct and the ALA's Bylaw 10,  the ALA's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and the ALA's Discipline and Appeal Policy and any policies or regulations of your local club that deal with the matter. The ALA, and its members, abide by the AB UCC to guide the organization, our members, and our organizational participants in ensuring the safety and well-being of those associated with the sport of lacrosse. Each person has a responsibility to help keep the sport safe. Reports of MALTREATMENT that come to the attention of any ALA Staff will be directed to contact ALIAS using the "Report a Complaint" button. By providing you with this service, the ALA is reaffirming its commitment to protect its members by providing a safe and positive environment within the programs, business, activities and events of the Organization.

1. There are 2 ways to report a complaint
   a) Visit: ALIAS’ “Report A Complaint” link
   or
   b) Call: 1-855-603-0483