Action

Conflict Resolution

Softball New Brunswick believes everyone has the right to enjoy the sport despite their level of participation. As such, Softball New Brunswick encourages all individuals to communicate openly, collaboratively, and use problem solving techniques to resolve differences in opinion. Resolving a conflict at an early stage may prevent a situation from escalating and resulting in a formal complaint.

Safe Sport Reporting Process

Softball New Brunswick recognizes and respects that filing a report can be both a difficult and emotional process. To make the reporting process as simple, and as straight forward as possible, please refer to Softball New Brunswick’s reporting process to determine who to contact regarding your incident/ complaint. 

New Brunswick Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (NBSSCM) 

Depending on the complaint/incident, members of Softball New Brunswick may be referred to the Sport New Brunswick Dispute Resolution Program. This is an independent 3rd party complaints management program. "Abuse does not belong in sport, and Sport NB is committed to offer this independent service to ensure a safety and quality sport experience for all".

Discipline & Complaints 

All Softball New Brunswick stakeholders are expected to fulfill responsibilities and obligations including, but not limited to, complying with Softball New Brunswick’s policys, bylaws, rules and regulations, code of conducts and ethics. Non-compliance may result in sanctions pursuant to the organizations Discipline and Complaints policy. 

For additional information, access the resources below;

• Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)- Resolving Conflict Within A Youth Sport Team
• Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) -  Main Causes of Disputes and Prevention Strategies:  A Must for Sport Administrators
• Softball New Brunswick's Discipline Guidelines

Support Services

• Contact the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for information or support if you have concerns about a child, or if you are a victim (survivor) or a family member of a victim.
• Hope for Wellness is a helpline dedicated to supporting First Nations and Inuit Peoples.