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Sport Resolutions (SR) is a London based independent, not-for-profit, dispute resolution service for sport. It operates globally and offers arbitration, mediation, tribunal, investigation services among others. https://www.sportresolutions.com/about/sport-resolutions
At Sport Resolutions, we know the importance of time and reputation for athletes. Hence we provide quick and accessible proceedings with the help of experienced sport dispute resolution experts who act as arbitrators. We have just over 300 individuals on the Sport Resolutions Panel which includes many of the top legal, financial, medical, safeguarding and sport administrator professionals working in sport.
We work with a wide range of sports in the UK and internationally.
Arbitration - This service provides a final and binding resolution to all kinds of sports disputes where the parties need a decision to be made on a specific matter. Examples of disputes include: appeals against athlete selection, funding appeals, eligibility.
Mediation – This service provides a quick and cost-effective way of resolving all kinds of sports disputes where it is important for the resolution to remain confidential and for the relationship between the parties to be preserved. Examples of disputes include: issues arising from commercial contracts and agreements, discrimination issues, termination of coaching contracts, deterioration of relationships within the board room or dressing room.
Investigation and reviews - This service provides an independent means of compiling evidence in connection with a complaint or allegation, in support of a sport organisation’s disciplinary procedures, complaints procedures or other regulations. For example child safeguarding allegations, handling of complaints by National Governing Bodies (NGBs), investigation allegations of discriminatory behaviour etc.
Safeguarding – SR provides a range of services to assist sport organisations at national and international level with disputes and concerns of a safeguarding nature. SR operates the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP) which supports NGBs in the UK in the professional management of safeguarding complaints and concerns, covering both children and adults. NSP members are also members of Sport Resolutions Panel and as such their safeguarding expertise is also available for international cases.
SR is also working with Sport England to provide end-to-end safeguarding case management support for NGBs. Those services include providing initial advice and assistance upon disclosure or referral, investigation services to determine the facts and a hearing panel to determine matters at both first instance and appeal.
This service is called the Safeguarding Case Management Programme (SCMP).
National Anti-Doping Panel - The National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) is the United Kingdom’s independent tribunal responsible for adjudicating anti-doping disputes in sport. The service is operated by Sport Resolutions in accordance with its own procedural rules and is entirely independent of UK Anti-Doping, who are responsible for investigating, charging and prosecuting cases before the NADP.
Pro-bono legal advice - SR provides a list of experienced sport lawyers who may be willing to assist individuals of limited financial means before Sport Resolutions panels and other tribunals.
This provides:
• equality of arms, procedural fairness and adherence to principles of natural justice;
• compliance with the Athletes' Anti-Doping Rights Act which is based on the World Anti-Doping 2021 Code and Standards and aims to ensure that athlete rights within anti-doping are clearly set out, accessible, and universally applicable;
• a properly independent process ensuring that all athletes have access to legal advice at no cost; and avoids;
• longer processes caused by self-represented athletes.
Sport Integrity is a confidential reporting line and independent investigation service, supporting athletes, coaches and all support personnel within the Olympic and Paralympic high-performance community across the UK. https://www.sportintegrity.com/
What can I contact Sport Integrity about?
You are able to raise concerns regarding any of the following issues with Sport Integrity:
• Bullying;
• Harassment;
• Discrimination;
• Abuse (verbal and physical);
• Sexual misconduct
• Sexual harassment
• Victimisation
• Breach of an applicable policy.
It can get a little tricky keeping up with all the acronyms in high-performance sport. Keep track of them all below.
AMS – Athlete Medical Scheme
Medical insurance scheme which covers the costs of healthcare for funded athletes who are members of Olympic and Paralympic sports’ World Class Programmes.
APA – Athlete Performance Award
National Lottery-funded grant aimed to enable athletes to pursue medal success in the Olympic or Paralympic Games and in other major championship events.
BEAA – British Elite Athlete Association
The independent athlete representative body, providing support, representation, and community. Responsible for giving you confidential guidance and ensuring you’re represented in high-performance system decisions.
BOA – British Olympic Association
National Olympic Committee for the United Kingdom.
BPA – British Paralympic Association
National Paralympic Committee for the United Kingdom.
CMO – Chief Medical Officer
Medical professional to deal with all medical sporting needs.
HPS – High Performance System
All the organisations and funding systems in place to support Olympic and Paralympics sport in the UK.
IF – International Federation
IFs establish the rules that govern their sport and ensure they are applied. They are responsible for the technical aspects of their sport at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC – International Olympic Committee
Serves as the overarching governing body of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.
NGB – National Governing Body
An organisation that governs and administers a sport on a national basis.
NOC – National Olympic Committee
Is the British Olympic and Paralympic decision and policy making body.
PAA – Performance Athlete Agreement
Sets out requirements, expectations, and obligations of athletes and their National Governing Body on all matters relating to participation in the World Class Performance Programme.
PD – Performance Director
Closely monitor core aspects of the programme such as training and competition activity, delivery of athlete support, and development of team culture and the daily training environment.
PDA – Personal Development Award
Financial award to support WCP athletes, continue to develop as a person as well as a performer while on the WCP.
PL – Performance Lifestyle
Every funded current and transitioning athlete on the WCP is entitled to receive Performance Lifestyle support – a practitioner that provides holistic support to athletes.
PSP – Performance Support Personal
All practitioners that work within the WCP or high-performance system.
S&C – Strength and Conditioning
Coach who plans, delivers, and reviews the physical and physiological preparation of athletes aligned to specific sports performance outcomes.
SRUK – Sport Resolutions UK
Independent, not-for-profit, dispute resolution service for sport. It operates globally and offers arbitration, mediation, tribunal, investigation services among others.
TMA – Team Membership Agreement or Athlete Agreement
Sets out requirements, expectations, and obligations of athletes and their National Governing Body.
UKSI– UK Sports Institute
The largest single provider of science, medicine, technology, data, and engineering services within the sport sector to Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK.
WCP – World Class Programme
Multi-agency and multi-disciplinary support for athletes in Olympic and Paralympic sports.
The Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS) is a medical insurance scheme which covers the costs of healthcare for funded athletes who are members of Olympic and Paralympic sports’ World Class Programmes.
National Governing Bodies – funded or unfunded – may also purchase places on the AMS at a cost agreed by UK Sport to provide medical cover to athletes not on a World Class Programme.
The aim of the AMS is to drive an efficient and effective medical scheme to develop athlete health and wellbeing. UK Sport pays an annual premium to cover the costs of claims and, subject to approval and conditions of cover, the athlete receives healthcare. It is a free service to athletes and no costs are recharged to their governing bodies.
When your funding comes to an end you are covered for three months for existing concerns as part of your transition support.
FAQs below or you can contact the BEAA's support team for more information.
Cover is usually provided by Bupa.
Athletes should have access to cover through their team doctor or physio. Any communication that BUPA have will go directly to you, so ensure your medical staff at your sport are up to date with the latest information.
You will be given a booklet in your welcome pack that is your Bupa membership guide. The typical cover is for muscles, bones and joints as well as mental health. Your programme medical staff will be able to provide further details.
Cover for pre-existing conditions lasts for three months after you have left the World Class Programme. No new injuries can be covered in this time.
Non-sporting medical issues can be covered if they have an effect directly on your sporting training or performance.