What must officials complete under the Athletics Canada safe sport policy?

The Athletics Canada National Safe Sport Policy (April 2025) requires every official to:

• Membership: keep an active membership with their provincial or territorial Branch.
• Safe Sport Training: complete Safe Sport Training and refresh it at least every four years, plus any extra training required by relevant bodies.
• Criminal record check: complete a Criminal Record Check and renew it at least every three years.
• Certification: complete, at a minimum, their Level 1 Officials Training/Certification, and are strongly encouraged to pursue further training and certification.
• Codes: consent to and follow the National Safe Sport Policy and its core policies.

All officiating activities are governed by the Athletics Canada National Safe Sport Program and the Athletics in Canada Code of Conduct, which also protect officials: Athletics Canada states it is committed to officials being treated with respect and professionalism by athletes, coaches, spectators and other officials.

Sources: https://athletics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/National-Safe-Sport-Policy-April-2025.pdf and the Athletics in Canada Officiating Policy (v1, June 2026).