Message from Risk and Safety Coordinator

Respect in Sport

Respect in Sport is a mandatory training program for all volunteers working with youth in Minor Hockey including coaches, managers and trainers. There is also a parent program that is highly recommended for all hockey parents.

To visit the Respect in Sport website and read more about both programs go to http://respectinsport.com

Coaches, Mangers & Trainers

To register for the Respect in Sport Leader Program visit https://odha.respectgroupinc.com/secure/

Parents

To register for the Respect in Sport Parent Program visit https://heoparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/

Background

Respect Group was incorporated on April 5th, 2004 by co-founders, Sheldon Kennedy and Wayne McNeil, to pursue their common passion; the prevention of abuse, bullying and harassment.

Respect Group has enlisted internationally acclaimed curriculum partner, the Canadian Red Cross (RespectED), and created a best-in-class e-learning platform, designed for mass consumption. Expert content and a professional on-line certification model round out Respect Group’s fully outsourced risk management/behavior change solutions for sport, schools and the workplace.

Their Mission is to empower people to recognize and prevent abuse, bullying and harassment through interactive, online certification.

Their Vision is to eliminate abuse, bullying and harassment by inspiring a global culture of respect.

http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/safety/respectinsport.htm

Kim Delangis
GCMHA Risk and Safety Coordinator