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, 2024.

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.

COACH COURSE

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.

PARENT COURSE

For more information on registration for the course, check out Calgary Minor Softball Association's page