Respect in Sport (RIS) Information

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As per Hockey Alberta, it is now mandatory all player families complete the ‘Respect in Sport’ program. Tthe IMHA requires the program be completed before your child(ren) may participate in any of our programs, including conditioning camps and evaluations.

Please note, the cost of the program is $12, only 1 parent per family is required to take the course and the certification must be renewed every 4 years. If you have any questions or concerns about the program please contact the IMHA Registrar (registrar@indusminorhockey.ca).
 
To take the program or find your RIS Certificate number, please go to:  https://hockeyalbertaparent.respectgroupinc.com/lookup-certificate.jsp

Please CLICK HERE to access the Hockey Alberta User guide for the Program

New Players
If your family has previously completed the Respect in Sport Program but you are registering a child for the first time (meaning the child has never been registered with Hockey Canada in ANY association) we will need the parent who completed the course to login & make sure that all of your children are added to their profile. Click on the following link & follow the steps below: https://hockeyalbertaparent.respectgroupinc.com  2. Once you’ve logged in, click on the ‘Profile’ tab on the menu at the top of the page
3. Once in your profile click on ‘Child Management’ on the menu left-hand side and review the list of children currently entered under your profile & where you can add any children not shown  
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Respect in Sport Parent Program?
Respect in Sport for Parents provides information on a parent’s 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 Alberta 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.

How much does the course cost?
Families required to take the course must pay $12, plus GST. 

Where do those fees go?
Of the $12 fee to take the RIS parents program, the majority of the fee ($10) is absorbed by Respect Group Inc. for their expense in developing the program and maintaining the databases to operate it. There is a profit portion but the Board considered this as an acceptable burden of doing business to have this educational tool being used in our system. Hockey Canada realizes $1 for every program taken and Hockey Alberta receives $1 as well. These funds are re-invested into our Risk Management program of Game and Conduct Management for use in promotion, programming, and other risk/safety initiatives.

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.

Is there a paper version of the program?
No, by design. Hockey Alberta 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.

I took the course, why is it not linked to my children?
You have to go back into the Respect In Sport website and update your profile to link your children.  Once logged in, click on "Profile" and then click on "Child Management".  Read and follow the online instructions to link all of your children to your Respect In Sport Certificate number.  Click HERE for step-by-step instructions to link your player.

I took the course with another sport, is that RIS number valid?
Yes, if you took the RIS Parent Program through another sport like baseball, then you can transfer that information to your account.  Below is the information you will need to do this: