Blackfalds Minor Hockey Association

The Shift Forward Program

 

The Shift Forward Program - Parent/Guardian

  • New program will replace Respect in Sport for Parents certification. 
  • Respect in Sport certificates are still valid until expiry. If you have a valid RIS certificate, you do not need to take The Shift Forward this season
 
 
Course Description: 
The Shift Forward is focused on transformational change on how we approach training to achieve creating a safe and welcoming environment and empowering those who engage in the game to manage unhealthy behaviours. The program will cover a variety of topics focused on shifting hockey’s culture forward. For the 2026-27 season, the modules within the program will cover the following themes: hockey culture, being an active bystander, how to have crucial conversations, autonomy, individual rights, grooming and consent. 
 
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