Important Update: As of April 15th, Hockey Canada has replaced the Respect in Sport - Parent program with their internal program, Shift Forward. RIS-Parent certificates will be a recognized equivalent through the duration of their expiry. For detailed information on this transition, please visit the Hockey Alberta website.

NOTE: The Shift Forward - Coach certificate is not equivalent and cannot be used to fulfill the Parent requirement.

Program Details & Requirements

• Mandatory Completion: At least one parent or guardian must complete this one-hour online course.
• Costs: There is a fee for this program. BRBHA does not cover this cost, and users are required to pay at the time of registration.
• Access: BRBHA does not have administrative access to this program on your behalf.
• Requirements: You must have your player’s Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) ID (also known as a Hockey ID) ready to take the course.

Shift Forward Parent Registration Instructions

To access the program, you must use the Spordle registry for clinics and classes.

STEPS 1 and 2:

• If you do not have a Spordle Account or have not linked your players' profiles to your Spordle Account, your must set this up first.
• Create a Spordle Account: If you do not have a personal Spordle account, you must create one first.
• Link Your Player(s) to your Spordle Account: Once logged in, you must link your child(ren) to your account using their HCR ID.
  • Need help? View the Guide: How to Create a Spordle Account and Link Profiles

STEP 3:

• Register the Player for SHIFT FORWARD: Ensure you are registering your child, not yourself. You will be prompted to log in to Spordle—simply follow the on-screen instructions. Click Here to Access the Shift Forward Program
  • Note: if you have more than one child, the badge/certificate is automatically loaded into your other players' profiles - please ensure all your players are linked to your account before starting the program

STEP 4:

• Confirm Completion: Once the course is finished, please email your confirmation to admin@bowriverhockey.ca.