Respect in Sport Program for Parents - MANDATORY for 2010/11
2010-09-01
For the 2010/11 hockey season it will be mandatory for at least one parent from every hockey family to take the Respect in Sport course online.
Committed to creating a positive hockey experience for all, Hockey Calgary is pleased to provide this convenient and free online course for hockey parents.
This 1 hour online program is designed to reinforce a parents role in a child’s activities, encouraging positive sport behaviours, and empowers parents to ensure the safety of their children, encourage positive and effective communication, and to enhance a child's fun and camaraderie of the activity.
The course is set up in modules and can be done over a period of time.
The player will not be able to step on the ice after team registration if one of his/her parents has not completed the course. Team registration is around the start of October. Please complete this course by September 30.
You will receive a certification number that you can provide to us for confirmation. We will also be able to see who has yet to complete the course through Hockey Canada registries.
Frequently Asked Question
What is the Respect in Sport Parent Program?
Respect in Sport for Parents provides information on a parents natural influence over their child, and the role they play in their child's enjoyment of a sport or activity. The program also provides parents with tools to evaluate their own behaviour.
Why is this being implemented?
Hockey Calgary believes that the hockey experience for all involved should be built on a foundation of respect. Respect in Sport helps us promote these values through this simple and convenient on-line tool. The Respect in Sport Parent Program is being implemented to provide an enhanced sport environment for our children.
How is Respect in Sport implemented?
The Respect in Sport Parent Program is presented as an online curriculum and includes audio/visual presentations.
What equipment is required to complete the program?
All that is required to complete the Respect in Sport curriculum is a computer, an Internet connection, and speakers or a headset. Optional equipment includes a printer to print out your certificate of completion.
What if I don’t have a high-speed connection?
The course is designed to be accessible from any computer using dial-up or high-speed internet. Once registered, the user experience is the same at any speed.
What if I don’t know anything about computers?
Through extensive research and development, the program was designed, first and foremost, to be user friendly. There is also an on-line “Help” feature and a 1-800 support line available.
Is there a paper version of the program?
No, by design. Hockey Calgary is continuously looking for tools that will help us create stronger organizations at minimal cost. Respect in Sport’s online courseware eliminates the need for our organization to absorb printing, mailing and administration costs. Respect in Sport also gives you ongoing access to the course once you’ve completed it, as an online resource.
How long is the course?
It’s a total of 1 hour.
Do I have to do it all at once?
No. You can do it at your leisure, come and go as required. The program remembers where you left off and brings you back to that point when you next sign-in. You can even do it from different computers.
Do I have to take the course every year?
No. Once you’ve completed the course you’re done.
Help Desk
If you require additional technical assistance with program operation or computer glitches please call the 24/7 Helpdesk. The service is in both English and French.
Email: Helpdesk@respectinsport.com
Toll Free Telephone: 1-866-945-9906
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