Respect in Sport

The complaint’s and dispute policy can be found on the bylaws polices and procedures page.

Complaint, Dispute and Appeals Procedure

Pickleball Ontario is committed to providing a safe and positive environment within its member clubs, programs, activities and events. All individuals and members affiliated with Pickleball Ontario are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the values of Pickleball Ontario that include fairness, integrity and mutual respect.

Conduct that violates the Pickleball Ontario bylaws, policies, procedures and comprehensive code of conduct and ethics may be subject to discipline and sanctions pursuant to this Procedure. This Procedure provides Individuals with a fair and expedient process to address alleged infractions.

Abuse, Harassment & Anti-bullying

Pickleball Ontario is committed to providing fun, healthy, inclusive and safe environments, free of abuse, harassment and bullying. Below are a number of resources to help members, clubs and organizations foster abuse, harassment and bully free environments.

Dare to Care

Through age-appropriate, sport-specific workshops and skill development sessions, players/athletes will be provided with the knowledge to identify bullying vs. normal conflict and will be given bystander training so they can effectively stand up for themselves or assist other teammates before incidents of bullying escalate. The Dare to Care Athlete/Team workshop emphasizes the importance of respect, empathy, and social responsibility (reporting bullying incidents).

Ontario Victim Services Links

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT “WHERE MENTAL HEALTH POWERS PERFORMANCE”
Click here to search Ontario’s Victim Services directory.
The Ontario Government provides legal aid funding for independent legal advice for survivors of sexual violence. Details about this program are available here.
Ontario Victim/Witness Assistance Program helps victims and witnesses of violent crime who may need to go to court.
Fem’aide is a 24/7 anonymous crisis counselling and referral service for Francophone and French speaking women.
Talk4Healing is a 24/7, culturally sensitive crisis counselling, advice, and support line for Indigenous Women and their families living in urban, rural, and remote communities, both on and off reserve.
For help getting connected to community, social, health-related and government services in your local area, contact 211 by phone Toll-free: 1-877-330-3213 or by online live chat service here (available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. EST).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Pickleball Ontario is an inclusive organization and welcomes full participation of all individuals in our programs and activities, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. Pickleball Ontario encourages participation and will ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are key considerations when developing, updating or delivering Pickleball Ontario policies and programs.