The sporting environment is as large as an ocean. It is important to ensure a safe sporting environment for everyone.

Misconduct that involves acts which are sexual, psychological, and physical in nature can threaten the safety of sporting individuals and cause cracks in the sporting environment.

What are the ripple effects of misconduct being unaddressed?

• The safety and well-being of an affected person (AP) would be imperilled. This could lead to detrimental effects on the AP which could even be fatal. Th severity of the situation could be heightened when the AP is a minor or a vulnerable individual.
• Where misconduct is normalized, a culture of tolerance is cultivated.
• If misconduct is managed poorly, it could lead to the discreditation of the AP, unfounded opinions which could cause a negative impact upon the affected parties and lack of trust in the organization, among other things.
• The integrity of sports would be compromised.

The Safe Sport Commission, who maintains a secretariat that is responsible for the administration of the Safe Sport Unified and the Safe Sport Programme*, is the authority of Safe Sport.

For more information on the Safe Sport Commission Singapore, click here .

• The Safe Sport Unified Code and the Safe Sport Programme form the national framework for safeguarding in sport.

How can one report a Safe Sport concern?

You may report a Safe Sport concern either to SSA or to the Safe Sport Commission.

• To report to SSA, please email SSA’s appointed Safeguarding Officer at [email protected]

• To report it to the Safe Sport Commission please fill in the form here.

• For emergencies requiring immediate police assistance, call 999 or lodge a report at any police station or via the Police E-Service page.

• If you feel unsure about an encounter, you may also reach out to the following:

• Sexual Assault Care Centre Helpline: 6779 0282

• Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) Helpline: 1800 777 5555

Singapore Swimming Association’s (SSA) Commitment to Safe Sport

• SSA is committed to ensuring that all participants in its community play, practice, compete, officiate, work, volunteer, and interact in a positive environment, free from harassment and abuse.
• In promoting the safety and well-being of its participants, SSA is a member organisation under the national framework for safeguarding in sport, the Safe Sport Programme.

• SSA Safe Sport Policy

• Safe Sport online reporting form
• Safe Sport Commission Singapore website