Report a Concern

We are here to listen

You can report something that happened to you, something you witnessed, or a concern about someone else.

You do not need to be certain that a safeguarding rule was broken, and you are not expected to investigate or gather evidence yourself. Tell us what you know, in your own words. It is okay if you do not have all the details.

Report a Safeguarding Concern

Is someone in immediate danger?

If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical, police or child-protection assistance, contact the relevant local emergency service or national authority first.

Submitting a report to WDSF does not replace contacting emergency or statutory services where urgent action is required.

Who can report?

A report may be made by:

• an athlete;
• a parent, guardian or family member;
• a coach or entourage member;
• an official, judge, volunteer or organiser;
• a National Member Body representative;
• a witness or any other person with a safeguarding concern.

WDSF procedures allow concerns to be raised by the affected person or by someone else who becomes aware of possible harassment, abuse, neglect, discrimination, violence or other harm.

What can be reported?

You may report concerns involving:

• bullying, humiliation or psychological harm;
• physical harm or unsafe training practices;
• sexual harassment or abuse;
• neglect;
• grooming or inappropriate boundaries;
• discrimination, hazing or abuse of authority;
• online harassment or harmful digital communication;
• retaliation after someone raises a concern;
• conduct that may place a child or adult at risk.

A concern may relate to conduct at a WDSF event, during a WDSF activity, online, while travelling, in accommodation or in another setting connected with DanceSport.

What happens after you submit a report?

1. Confirmation — WDSF will acknowledge receipt of the report and provide a case reference number.
2. Initial review — The Safeguarding Unit will consider any immediate safety concerns, whether someone may be at risk, and which organization or authority is best placed to respond.
3. Referral or further action — Depending on the circumstances, WDSF may refer the concern to a National Member Body, a relevant WDSF body, police, child-protection services or another competent authority, or take further action under WDSF procedures.
4. Communication — Where appropriate and legally possible, WDSF will explain the next steps to the reporter or affected person. The information that can be shared may be limited by privacy, confidentiality, legal proceedings or the rights of others.

Read more about the triage and case-handling process

Confidentiality

WDSF will keep your report confidential and only share information when it is necessary to protect someone, respond appropriately, or meet a legal obligation. Where information must be shared, it will be limited to the relevant people or authority.

Reporting in good faith

Anyone who raises a concern honestly and in good faith should not face retaliation or disadvantage for making the report.

This protection does not apply to someone who knowingly provides false information.

Other ways to report

Safeguarding concerns may also be sent to:

Dr. Isabelle Tay
WDSF Safeguarding Officer
Email: [email protected]

At a WDSF event, a concern may also be raised with the Chairperson or designated Event Safeguarding Officer, where one has been appointed.

Published on 2 August 2026 (last update on 2 August 2026)