🛟 Sport Safety at Hanover Swim Club


At Hanover Swim Club, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all swimmers, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families. We align with Swim Ontario’s Sport Safety Framework, promoting a culture of respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

🧭 Code of Conduct

All Hanover Swim Club members are expected to follow the appropriate Codes of Conduct:

📢 Complaints, Discipline & Appeals

As part of Swim Ontario's commitment to Safe Sport, all formal complaints related to:

  • Bullying

  • Harassment

  • Discrimination

  • Abuse

  • Code of Conduct violations
    ...must now be submitted directly through Abuse-Free Sport and the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC).

🚨 Hanover Swim Club no longer handles formal complaints internally.

📝 To Submit a Complaint:

➡️ Click here to access the Swim Ontario Complaint Submission Form
This process is confidential and overseen independently from the club.

For more information, visit the Swim Ontario Sport Safety Page.

If you have general questions or non-code of conduct concerns, you may still contact:

  • The club president for operational issues (fees, scheduling, etc.)

  • Your swimmer’s lead coach or the head coach for coaching-related questions

  • Our parent representative if you prefer to speak with someone outside of the coaching team

🧠 Mental Health Support

Swim Ontario provides mental health resources through their Mental Health Hub.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help:

🧠 Injuries & Concussions

We follow Rowan’s Law and Swim Ontario’s concussion safety protocols: