Ensuring Fair Play and Integrity. Pickleball Ontario is committed to a sport environment free from abuse and safe for all participants.
When informal resolution is not possible, individuals involved may file a complaint with Pickleball Ontario or the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC), a division of Abuse-Free Sport.
Formal complaint processes, which may involve an investigation and/or Disciplinary Panel, are detailed and, at times, resource-intensive processes that can take several weeks to months to complete. It’s important to note that not all differences of opinion constitute misconduct or maltreatment. Individuals are encouraged to attempt to resolve their disputes at the member club level or informally before initiating the complaint process.
Complaints directed to Abuse-Free Sport are at the expense of the member.
Information about Abuse-Free Sport/OSIC and the Independent Third Party are located in this resource, including the following:
Abuse-Free Sport is an independent program that is part of a growing national movement to prevent all forms of harassment, discrimination and abuse in Canadian sport. Learn more about Abuse-Free Sport by visiting their website.
