SAFEGUARDING AND SAFE SPORT

MISSION

Our mission is to make athlete well-being a priority for Obstacle athletes worldwide. All athletes deserve to participate in Obstacle Sports free from bullying, hazing, sexual misconduct or any form of emotional or physical abuse.

GUIDELINES

World Obstacle follows the guidelines of the International Olympic Committee, the International Safeguards for Children in Sport working group and the joint Pro Safe Sport programme of the Council of Europe and the European Union related to creating and implementing policies to safeguard athletes and children from harassment and abuse in sport. We encourage all athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, and entourages to complete the IOC Safe Sport education modules and quiz.

SAFE SPORT CODE

World Obstacle subscribes to Safe Sport Codes developed for athletes by national and international organisations. We are developing a culture of intolerance of sexual abuse and harassment in obstacle sports under the guidance of the World Obstacle Safe Sport Committee.

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

We believe education and awareness are critical to creating safe and respectful sporting environments, free of abuse and harassment. World Obstacle follows best practices, policies and programs consistent with guidance from leading organizations. See below for IOC training modules on harassment and abuse in sport. FISO encourages all coaches, trainers, officials and people in frequent contact with youth and junior athletes to hold a current International Safesport i-Protect education certification. Register and create a free account for i-Protect here. Training is free. Safeguarding or SafeSport certification is mandatory in many countries. Please check with your national federation, national sports authority or National Olympic Committee.

TRAINING MODULES