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Respect in Sport Parent Program
Dear Hockey Parents and Guardians,
Effective from the 2016/2017 hockey season and going forward, Hockey Eastern Ontario implemented the Respect in Sport program for one parent / guardian per household of initiation, novice and new players from Atom to Midget.
The program can be accessed through the HEO website (www.hockeyeasternontario.ca) or directly at https://heoparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/ . It is a one hour online curriculum with both audio and visual features that allows flexibility and does not have to be completed in one session.
You will need to CREATE a username and password. It is not linked to your on-line registration account.
The parent / guardian will need to take the on-line course prior to the child being able to take part in on-ice activities starting in September 2022.
Please see an overview for the program and frequently asked questions prepared by Hockey Eastern Ontario below.
I will be monitoring completion of the course for those families who require it and will be in touch with them if required.
Yours in hockey,
Registrar, CPMHA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Respect in Sport program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance HEO/ODMHA’s mandate of providing a safe and fun environment for all participants.
Respect in Sport Parent
A program providing information on parents’ natural influence over a child, the coach or leader’s role in an activity, the role parents play in their child’s enjoyment of a sport or activity, and protecting your child when they are outside of your immediate control. The program also provides parents with tools to evaluate their own behaviour by highlighting 5 key “behavioural traps” frequently exhibited by parents, particularly in competitive sports. It demonstrates negative behaviours and provides ideas of how a situation may be better handled, includes valuable information from subject matter expert’s delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of parents based on scenarios presented.
Specific topics include:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-PARENT PROGRAM
I have completed the Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program, is this sufficient for satisfying the parent program as well?
No. It is necessary for parents that have completed the Activity Leader Program and/or Speak Out in the role of Team Officials to also complete the Parent Education Program. This program is tailored to the Role of the parent, providing information specific to the parental involvement, while the Activity Leader program has a different focus. During the introduction of the module, the difference are outlines. While there are some commonalities in messaging, the message is positive, and in only reinforced through repetition.
Why am I required to complete the Program?
In addition to being an HEO condition of participation, it provides tools to deal with various situations that could arise in the course of your child’s participation in hockey, both as a parent, and in any leadership role you may have. This is a positive program to make good parents better, and will empower all of the good parents in the organization. Beyond hockey, this will contribute to the greater good of all parents in the wider community. This is also a significant step toward the long-term goal of social and culture change.
What will happen if I do not complete it by the specified compliance deadline?
After the deadline for compliance, participation may be denied until such time as the program has been completed.
How do I complete the Parent Program?
The program can be accessed through the HEO website (www.hockeyeasternontario.ca) or directly at https://heoparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/ .It is a one hour online curriculum with both audio and visual features that allows flexibility and does not have to be completed in one session.
Is this required every year?
No, once you have completed it you are certified for five years.
What if the household/individual has no access to a computer/internet?
Most public libraries provide internet access. Additionally, your local minor hockey association may also be able to assist by providing opportunities to use their computer(s) if they have one in their office and a convenient time can be arranged to access. Other options include schools and friends.
What if I have dial-up internet connection?
The program is designed to be accessible by either high speed or dial-up
What if I do not have strong computer literacy skills?
Utmost attention to detail was taken to ensure the program was designed to make the program user friendly. If issues do arise there is online help available as well a 24/7 1-800-support line.
Effective from the 2016/2017 hockey season and going forward, Hockey Eastern Ontario implemented the Respect in Sport program for one parent / guardian per household of initiation, novice and new players from Atom to Midget.
The program can be accessed through the HEO website (www.hockeyeasternontario.ca) or directly at https://heoparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/ . It is a one hour online curriculum with both audio and visual features that allows flexibility and does not have to be completed in one session.
You will need to CREATE a username and password. It is not linked to your on-line registration account.
The parent / guardian will need to take the on-line course prior to the child being able to take part in on-ice activities starting in September 2022.
Please see an overview for the program and frequently asked questions prepared by Hockey Eastern Ontario below.
I will be monitoring completion of the course for those families who require it and will be in touch with them if required.
Yours in hockey,
Registrar, CPMHA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Respect in Sport program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance HEO/ODMHA’s mandate of providing a safe and fun environment for all participants.
Respect in Sport Parent
A program providing information on parents’ natural influence over a child, the coach or leader’s role in an activity, the role parents play in their child’s enjoyment of a sport or activity, and protecting your child when they are outside of your immediate control. The program also provides parents with tools to evaluate their own behaviour by highlighting 5 key “behavioural traps” frequently exhibited by parents, particularly in competitive sports. It demonstrates negative behaviours and provides ideas of how a situation may be better handled, includes valuable information from subject matter expert’s delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of parents based on scenarios presented.
Specific topics include:
- 5 common negative parent behaviours
- Child development/nutrition and hydration/rest/injuries
- Interacting with coaches, officials, and other parents.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-PARENT PROGRAM
I have completed the Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program, is this sufficient for satisfying the parent program as well?
No. It is necessary for parents that have completed the Activity Leader Program and/or Speak Out in the role of Team Officials to also complete the Parent Education Program. This program is tailored to the Role of the parent, providing information specific to the parental involvement, while the Activity Leader program has a different focus. During the introduction of the module, the difference are outlines. While there are some commonalities in messaging, the message is positive, and in only reinforced through repetition.
Why am I required to complete the Program?
In addition to being an HEO condition of participation, it provides tools to deal with various situations that could arise in the course of your child’s participation in hockey, both as a parent, and in any leadership role you may have. This is a positive program to make good parents better, and will empower all of the good parents in the organization. Beyond hockey, this will contribute to the greater good of all parents in the wider community. This is also a significant step toward the long-term goal of social and culture change.
What will happen if I do not complete it by the specified compliance deadline?
After the deadline for compliance, participation may be denied until such time as the program has been completed.
How do I complete the Parent Program?
The program can be accessed through the HEO website (www.hockeyeasternontario.ca) or directly at https://heoparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/ .It is a one hour online curriculum with both audio and visual features that allows flexibility and does not have to be completed in one session.
Is this required every year?
No, once you have completed it you are certified for five years.
What if the household/individual has no access to a computer/internet?
Most public libraries provide internet access. Additionally, your local minor hockey association may also be able to assist by providing opportunities to use their computer(s) if they have one in their office and a convenient time can be arranged to access. Other options include schools and friends.
What if I have dial-up internet connection?
The program is designed to be accessible by either high speed or dial-up
What if I do not have strong computer literacy skills?
Utmost attention to detail was taken to ensure the program was designed to make the program user friendly. If issues do arise there is online help available as well a 24/7 1-800-support line.