Responsible Coaching Movement

Take the RCM Pledge
The RCM encourages sport organizations across Canada to pledge their commitment to implement these
fundamental coaching principles at every level of sport.
Get Involved
Many sport organizations have taken the RCM pledge and have committed to implementing its best practices.
Find out which organizations have taken the pledge by clicking on the map.
Responsible Coaching Resources
To help you on your RCM journey, we’ve developed an infographic and detailed RCM checklist that includes
resources, templates and useful links. The checklist is updated regularly with new information and tools.
For more information, visit coach.ca/RCM.
Keep Sport Safe, Smart, and Secure
More ways to protect participants and coaches while fostering a positive sport culture:
• Engage in Safe Sport training
• Ensure your organization has taken the RCM Pledge
• Support your organization by having key policies, like a Travel Policy, Code of Conduct,
Screening Policy Template
, and see that these are current and enforced
• Ensure that all coaches and volunteers are appropriately screened
• Encourage coaches and volunteers to take training, such as NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, Commit To Kids, Respect in Sport, Mental Health in Sport, and NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment training
• Commit to the True Sport Principles
• Ask yourself, ‘What are some ways that I, as a coach, can support the Rule of Two?’
Have more questions about the RCM?
Please contact the CAC’s Sport Safety Team at sportsafety@coach.ca