Luge Canada

CANADIAN SAFE SPORT and ANTI-DOPING PROGRAMS

CANADIAN SAFE SPORT PROGRAM

Luge Canada has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.

Through the CSSP Rules, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded, national-level sport organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.

The CSSP Rules clearly and publicly set out how that will be done, including defined timelines at each stage of the reporting process. The CSSP also offers support services to connect participants with help along the way. 

For more information about the CSSP and the UCCMS, click here. 


HOW TO REPORT

As of April 1, 2025, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.

Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport

Report by phone: 1-866-971-2777

Get help and information

You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP. 


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Luge Canada will notify all designated participants who are subject to the CSSP. This includes, but is not limited to, specified athletes, board members, employees, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors, support staff, and medical staff.

Everyone who is subject to the CSSP must complete the e-learning course and sign the participant consent form. Luge Canada will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the CCES  online education portal.  If you have questions about your education requirements, email: rqhpngvba@pprf.pn.

Safe Sport is a collective responsibility. By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment. Luge Canada's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and Discipline and Complaints Policy reflect and support the CSSP.

 

CANADIAN ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM

Luge Canada has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. This means that you, as a member of Luge Canada, are part of a world-class anti-doping program designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. Luge Canada’s anti-doping policy and code of conduct reflect and support the CADP.

Under the CADP, Sport Integrity Canada conducts in- and out-of-competition testing, delivers education, helps athletes and support personnel navigate the rules around medications, and enforces consequences for those who break the rules.

The CADP applies to athletes and athlete support personnel. You may also be subject to your international federation’s (IF) anti-doping rules. Learn more about the International Luge Federation’s anti-doping policies and procedures.

The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards, which means that it’s harmonized with the rules used around the world. The 2021 CADP is currently in effect.

Anti-doping rules can be complicated, but training and competing clean doesn’t have to be. The following resources and supports are available to help. 

COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION

Athletes in the National Athlete Pool (NAP) and designated athlete support personnel must complete a course in the Anti-Doping series every year. How to access e-learning:

Athletes who are not in the NAP have no annual requirement, but are invited to learn more via the Untracked version of the course that is available on Sport Integrity Canada’s website.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are a young athlete’s best resource and their biggest supporter in a complex anti-doping system.

CHECK YOUR MEDICATION

Prescription and non-prescription medications can contain ingredients on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List

KNOW YOUR EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS

QUESTION SUPPLEMENTS

The use of supplements is widespread in sport, and there are some legitimate, scientifically supported, and relatively safe uses of them. However, supplements can be risky. They may contain prohibited substances, which means using them can lead to anti-doping rule violations.

Supplements should ideally be used as part of an individualized nutrition and/or performance plan under supervision of medical support personnel.

BE CANNABIS SMART

Cannabis is prohibited in competition, and using cannabis out of competition can still cause a positive test.

PREPARE FOR DOPING CONTROL

Sport Integrity Canada collects and tests urine, blood, and dried blood spot to detect doping. Whether in or out of competition, it’s important to be ready in case you’re notified for testing.

  • Know your rights and responsibilities during testing.
  • Carry photo ID so the Doping Control Officer (DCO) can verify your identity.
  • A representative can accompany you during doping control. Athletes, consider who could be your representative. Support personnel, you can offer to accompany an athlete.
  • As an athlete, it’s important for you and your representative to work with the DCO and comply with the sample collection procedures.
  • Keep a record of your medications and supplements so you can declare them.
  • Let your support personnel know if you are selected for testing.
  • Both athletes and their representatives can ask the DCO questions during the sample collection process.
  • Learn more

REPORT DOPING

Protecting clean sport is a shared responsibility. Sport Integrity Canada provides you with a secure and anonymous means to report suspected doping.

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