RESPECT IN SPORT
The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Calgary Minor Softball of providing a safe and fun environment for all our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders. Certification is valid for 3 years.
Parent Program - One parent of every registered player (all ages categories, every division) must complete the Respect in Sport or have a valid RIS Certification # at the time of registration.
Coaches Program - RIS Certification is required by all coaches and managers listed on the player roster. The course MUST be completed prior to April 1, 2023.
Coaches
Provides in-depth information about bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect. It demonstrates negative behaviours and provides ideas of how a situation may be best handled, including valuable information from subject matter experts delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of the leaders based on the scenarios presented.
Parents
A program providing information on parents’ natural influence over a child, the coach or leaders role in an activity, the role parents play in their child’s enjoyment and of a sport or activity, and protecting your child when they are outside of your immediate control.