Reporting
The reporting process.
The Safeguarding Officer follows a trauma-informed process that respects the wishes and pace of the victim or survivor. Information is kept confidential and shared only on a strict need-to-know basis — except where law or immediate danger require otherwise.
The reporting process — step by step.
The Safeguarding Officer acknowledges every report within ninety-six (96) hours of receipt. You will receive a confidential message confirming that the report has reached the right hands.
The Officer contacts the person who submitted the report to better understand the situation — providing guidance, explaining the process, and helping identify any emotional or psychosocial support that may be needed.
After an initial review, the Officer advises on the best way to handle the matter:
- If the case belongs at TRI Member level, the Officer helps the person report it through that Member's own safeguarding process.
- If World Triathlon has jurisdiction, the Officer may first try to help the parties find a mutually agreed solution.
If no mutually-agreed solution is possible, and the subject of the report wishes to proceed, the case can be referred to the Tribunal — where the Tribunal Procedural Rules apply to the process from that point forward.
Throughout the process, the Officer uses a trauma-informed approach — respecting the wishes and pace of the victim or survivor. Information is kept as confidential as possible and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
However, if the incident involves a crime or immediate danger, the Officer may be required to inform police, emergency services or other authorities.
Ready to make a report?
The TRI Safeguarding Officer is available by email or via a secure online form. Reports are received and handled independently of World Triathlon staff.