Safeguarding in sport means preventing abusive behavior and responding effectively to concerns about individuals at risk of harm. To achieve this, education and raising awareness are essential.
Through the FIBA Safeguarding Excellence Programs, FIBA is providing stakeholders with the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed to promote safe and supportive environments for all participants.
FIBA is currently developing educational programs for additional stakeholders and encourages everyone to stay connected to learn about new training opportunities as they become available.
FIBA Safeguarding Excellence - Single Point of Contact Course
The FIBA Safeguarding Excellence – Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Course is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in basketball can participate in a safe and supportive environment.
While tailored for designated SPOCs within National Federations, it is also a valuable resource for leagues, clubs, academies, and even organizations in other sports that want to strengthen their safeguarding structures.
Safeguarding in basketball encompasses both preventing abusive behavior and responding effectively to concerns about individuals who are at risk of harm. This course equips participants to achieve both objectives through:
Clear understanding of safeguarding concepts and responsibilities
Practical guidance on setting culture, developing policies, and managing risk
Tools to handle reports and cases with confidentiality and care
Education on safeguarding during basketball events
Support to design and implement a Safeguarding Action Plan
Delivered through interactive online modules, the course combines real-life case studies, international standards, and practical frameworks.
Participation is free of charge and open to all.
Course Summary
💻 Fully online 🌍 Self-paced, accessible worldwide 🆓 Free of charge 📚 10 modules ⏱️Less than 5 hours to complete 🏅 FIBA Certificate of Completion 🌐 Available in English, Spanish, and French
For more information, please contact safeguarding@fiba.basketball