"Athletes are sensitive human
beings
with lives beyond sport;
they are not simply a commodity."
The Coaches' Report
Welcome
Silent Edge provides information and links of interest for those concerned about sexual abuse and exploitation in figure skating (and in all sports), and other advocacy issues for skaters. Read more about Silent Edge. The administrator of this site can be contacted at ebedgert@gmail.com. Your comments and information are appreciated.
Important Information
In 2000, U.S. Figure Skating established a Policy Statement on Harassment and Abuse. The text of this policy is available on their website.
Skate Canada also has a Membership Harassment Policy. To get more information or to receive a copy of this policy, please contact the Skate Canada National Office by email at skatecanada@skatecanada.ca or by phone at (613) 747-1007 (toll free: 1-888-747-2372).
More links are available to other organizations concerned with child or athlete protection, women's sports, and sport ethics.