Pink Shirt Day – February 28, 2024

Bullying can happen anywhere and at any time. Creating a sport culture that is safe and inclusive is incredibly important to us at viaSport BC. 

National Pink Shirt Day is on February 28. This is a day when individuals wear pink shirts to signify their stance against bullying. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online — in a sport safety context, addressing maltreatment and creating a positive sport culture are key to psychological and physical safety.

We commit to leading a culture that prioritizes respectful sport experiences that are safe for everyone. Learn more about safety in sport here.

Resources

General

• BullyingCanada anti-bullying articles and training
• BC Government “Erase Bullying” program and resources

Courses

• viaSport Bystander Intervention Training (March 27, 2024)
• Coach.ca Anti-bullying workshops

Cyberbullying

• Canadian Centre for Child Protection “What to do if your child is being cyberbullied”
• ProtectKidsOnline “What to do if your child is being cyberbullied”
• Kids Helpline cyberbullying resources

Flag Tool for Sport

Do you ever wonder if a behaviour is okay or not? Try our Flag Tool for Sport below – an anonymous tool to help you figure it out and give you ideas about what to do next.