Sport Dispute Resolution: Considerations For High Performance Athletes In Canada During COVID-19

I. Introduction

The global pandemic has made things increasingly complicated for amateur sports. This has been particularly challenging for high performance athletes in Canada to navigate. It has created an environment with a greater potential for disputes.

Sport disputes can arise in various circumstances. It is important for high performance athletes to know:

• When there could be a dispute;
• What mechanisms are available to resolve the dispute;
• How the dispute is resolved; and
• The impact of COVID-19 on sport dispute resolution.

II. When do disputes arise?

Commonly, disputes arise during team selection or carding for high performance athletes.

Team selection