PlaySafe BC

𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 💙

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

Injuries happen in sport and in life. Knowing how to respond, when to get help, and how to return safely is a key part of physical safety.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

✔️ Supports mental + physical health

✔️ Keeps athletes in sport longer

✔️ Builds a positive team culture

Learn more about injury management: https://playsafebc.ca/topic/injury-management/

Effective communication is essential to strong team performance—on and off the field.

Open, honest, and accountable communication builds trust, supports psychological safety, and helps everyone feel confident speaking up.

Learn simple tools to strengthen your team environment: https://playsafebc.ca/topic/effective-communication/

Hazing has no place in sport.

Hazing is any activity that humiliates, degrades, or harms athletes (whether they agree to it or not). Strong teams are built on trust, respect, and safety.

Learn how to recognize and prevent hazing:

https://playsafebc.ca/topic/hazing-prevention/

Home - PlaySafe Brought to you by viaSport BC, PlaySafe is here to help you make sport, recreation, and physical activity better for everyone.

Supporting a safer, more inclusive future for sport in BC. 💙

viaSport understands the need for both change and unified action as outlined in the Future of Sport in Canada Commission Final Report. We strongly support the vision for a safer, more accountable, and more athlete-centered sport system.

Read our response here: https://viasport.ca/news/future-of-sport-committed-to-change-in-the-bc-amateur-sport-system/

Coaches are the backbone of sport. 💙

Volunteer coaches play a critical role in creating safe, inclusive, and positive experiences for athletes. From setting team values to building strong relationships with families, every action shapes the environment.

Explore practical tips to support your athletes and lead with confidence.

https://playsafebc.ca/resource/volunteer-coaches/

So proud to have Aleah representing PlaySafe! 💙
Your leadership and commitment to safe, inclusive sport inspires us all!

Meet Aleah Smith. 🏅

Columbia Basin's 2026 CSI Pacific PlaySafe Athlete Ambassador.

Cross-country skier. Multi-sport athlete. Future Biomechanics student.
Championing safe, inclusive sport in our region and we are so proud.
viaSport British Columbia PlaySafe BC Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

Read her story: https://pacificsportcolumbiabasin.com/aleah-smith-playsafe-athlete-ambassador-columbia-basin/

What helps teams truly thrive?

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽.

Psychological safety means creating spaces where people feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning from mistakes, without fear of judgment.

You don’t need big changes to make a difference.

Start with simple actions:

🔹 Listen openly

🔹 Encourage feedback

🔹 Treat mistakes as learning moments

Stronger, safer communities start here.

Read our how-to guide:

https://playsafebc.ca/resource/creating-psychological-safety/

Participants often say the Safe Participation Course is clear, practical, and easy to follow, with simple questions and helpful resources.

The course is 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Whether you’re new or experienced, it’s a valuable refresher for safe, and confident participation.

Take the free course today!

https://playsafe.thinkific.com/courses/safe-participation

✅ “Course content is a great idea and a helpful refresher.” — Anonymous reviewer

See something in sport that doesn't feel right but unsure what to do?

You don't have to do everything. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Take the 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝘅 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲: 𝗕𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 training to learn practical, simple ways to respond, no matter your role, experience, or personality.

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, available now on the PlaySafe website.

https://playsafe.thinkific.com/courses/bi-sports

𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?

A new season is the perfect time for teams to come together and define who they want to be - both on and off the field.

A 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is a simple, effective tool that helps teams set shared expectations around respect, communication, and values. It supports environments where everyone feels safe, included, and ready to give their best.

Our new 𝗛𝗼𝘄‑𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 walks teams through a step‑by‑step process to create a team agreement together, which helps prevent issues before they start.

👉 Explore the How‑To Guide:

https://playsafebc.ca/resource/how-to-create-a-team-agreement/

✨ There’s a better way to play.