Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) believes that sport should be free of harassment, abuse or discrimination of any kind. We are dedicated to working with the sport community and with our stakeholders to foster an environment that is safe, welcoming and inclusive for everyone involved in wheelchair basketball in Canada, including our athletes, coaches, officials, staff and volunteers.
Our Policies
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Safe Sport Manual
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Canadian Anti-Doping Program
- Transgender Inclusion Policy
- Concussion Protocol
Safe Sport Standards
WBC is committed to providing a safe, fun, inclusive and welcoming sport environment.
WBC Safe Sport Matrix – National Championships
The following matrix outlines the requirements for various individuals involved in the delivery of WBC sanctioned domestic events.
Training
WBC encourages all individuals involved in the game to complete approved Safe Sport training. WBC recognizes and endorses the following training modules:
Respect in Sport Activity Leader
Certification
Coaches:
- All coaches at WBC sanctioned domestic events must have:
- achieved the appropriate NCCP certification , as outlined in the event Technical Packages.
- completed the Coaching Association of Canada’s Make Ethical Decisions and Making Head Way modules and evaluation.
Screening
All coaches, support staff, officials and classifiers are required to have an up to date (within 3 years) Criminal Record Check, E-PIC and/or Vulnerable Sector Check at WBC sanctioned events.
A Criminal Record Check can be obtained through mybackcheck.com.
Independent Third Party for Wheelchair Basketball in Canada
The ability to report issues is critical to maintaining a safe sport environment for wheelchair basketball participants in Canada. WBC has appointed an independent third party, Ilan Yampolsky, to objectively and confidentially facilitate complaints from the Canadian wheelchair basketball community. He can review, advise and refer issues for further investigation independently of WBC.
You can contact ITP Sports at: https://itpsport.ca/contact/
Phone Number (Canada): 1 (800) 758-9412
A complete list of worldwide phone numbers can be found here.
Canadian Safe Sport Program
Wheelchair Basketball 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, 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 (CSSP)
Get help and information
You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP.
Rule of Two
- Learn more: coach.ca/responsiblecoaching.
Concussions
Wheelchair Basketball Canada has developed the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Concussion Protocol to help guide the management of athletes who may have a suspected concussion as a result of participation in Wheelchair Basketball Canada activities. More info.
Discipline
| Name | Province | Prohibited Behaviour | Restrictions in Effect | Date of Issue | Period in effect | Summary Report |
| Dallaire, Vincent (Vince) |
Quebec | Sexual Maltreatment | Suspension from Play | From January 17, 2026 | 18 months, ending at 11:59 pm on July 16, 2027 | Download PDF |