Hockey Alberta Launches PEP Program

As part of its three-year strategic planning process, Hockey Alberta is developing a new Parent
Engagement Program (PEP) strategy. The strategy will focus on
education on several core topics including:
– Cyber-Bullying
– Pre-Season Parent Meetings
– Conversations on the Car Ride Home
– Concussions
– Behavior in the Arena
– Supporting the athlete with good nutrition, hydration and sleep habits

Effective for the 2018-19 season, Hockey Alberta will require re-certification every four seasons
for the Respect in Sport Parent and Activity Leader/Coach online programs. We commend Hockey Alberta for their commitment and leadership to ensure safe and welcoming environments for all participants. MORE

IOC Launces Toolkit for Olympic Movement to Safeguard Athletes From Harassment and Abuse in Sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) took a further important step in the protection of athletes from harassment and abuse by launching a toolkit to assist International Sports Federations (IFs) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to develop and implement athlete-safeguarding policies and procedures. “This toolkit aims to provide solutions and guidance for sporting organisations based on experience and expertise from all over the world,” explained Sheldon Kennedy. “By following the steps in this toolkit, we hope that all sports organisations will implement policies and procedures which are effective, and have a true long-lasting positive impact on athlete wellbeing.”  Respect Group is honoured to have played a key role in both the Athlete Training Video and the development of the online toolkit. To access the ToolKit and watch the Safeguarding Athletes Video, please click here.

Sport Calgary asks amateur sports groups to implement online Respect education

Sport Calgary is urging all of the city’s amateur sports associations to promote the online Respect In Sport education course, and consider making it mandatory for all parents and coaches working with youth.

They also hope to organize a Sport Summit in the next year inviting representatives from a range of sport organizations to share strategies and solutions for improving respectful behaviour.

In response to Hockey Calgary’s warning last week that bad behaviour among parents and athletes is rising at the rink, Sport Calgary spokeswoman and two-time Olympic gold medallist Catriona Le May Doan says it’s time all parents understand the importance of respectful behaviour at their kids’ sporting events.

“I’ve seen it all, at all levels, as an athlete, as a coach, as a volunteer and as a parent,” said Le May Doan, senior director of community engagement at Sport Calgary. MORE