What first aid and safe sport protections are in place?
Rule- Canada
- Rugby Canada
- Rookie Rugby
- U7-U12
- 2024
- Parents
- First aid: Rugby Canada's age grade variations say all age grade games in Canada should have appropriate first aid staff on site, supported by an Emergency Action Plan. Rugby Canada and its provincial unions offer World Rugby's First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) certification.
- Safe sport: Rugby Canada's Sport Integrity Policy Suite (approved 1 February 2025) applies to registered participants including coaches, officials, volunteers and parents or guardians. Rugby Canada adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program from 1 April 2025.
- Reporting: concerns can be reported to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport at cces.ca/report-safe-sport or on 1-866-971-2777. Reporters can stay anonymous.
Added 25 Oct 2026