Abuse, Harassment and Bullying Prevention
Speak Out/Respect in Sport

 

The Ottawa and District Hockey Association, in conjunction with Hockey Canada, continues to take important and necessary steps towards the prevention of abuse, harassment and bullying within amateur hockey.  Included as part of this process, is the educational program Speak Out which is designed to impact the attitudes, skills and knowledge of front-line staff and volunteers which will result in the safe, sportsmanlike environment for all of our members.

As part of the on-going development of both an intervention and prevention plan in response to abuse, harassment and bullying, we have been pro-actively delivering this workshop throughout our Branch since 1999. Speak Out has become a progressive and vital component in identifying abuse, harassment and bullying within the sport world, and ultimately defining the many elements of safety.
To further compliment the Speak Out Program, we have joined in the National initiative to implement the Respect in Sport on-line educational tool. Certification through Respect in Sport will be the equivalent to certification received when taking a Speak Out Clinic.
Respect in Sport is an e‐learning program for coaches, trainers, managers, officials,  and any adult with a supervisory role over youth involved in hockey. It is designed as a tool to assist participants in identifying and dealing with abuse, harassment and bullying in sport. The on‐line course curriculum is broken into six (6), 30 minute modules and includes audio/visual presentations, quizzes and printable handouts. Another beneficial feature of the program is that it does not need to be done all at once, it can be completed at your leisure.
Given the new delivery options of Speak Out, we have removed the Speak Out portion of the Coach Stream clinic.

  

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to complete Speak Out/Respect in Sport?
All registered Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association Team Officials – (this includes coach, assistant coach, trainer and manager).
All registered Junior Team Officials who attend the bench – (this includes head coach, assistant coach and trainer).
All new (first time) On-Ice Officials who are 14 years of age and older.
All other “non-registered” volunteers, as determined by their association/league – i.e., on-ice helper, who are 14 years of age and older.
Any person who is “contracted” by the association/league to deliver training to any team or player on behalf of the association/league.
What is the cost?
Speak Out 4 hour clinic – Although the ODHA charges the host association $17.75/person (HST included), they may charge more in order to cover costs associated with the clinic.
Respect in Sport online course - $39.55/person (HST included).
Is it still free for high school students?
The 4 hour clinic remains free for any person who is attending high school, however the online course is not.
How do I register to complete either course?
Visit our website  www.odha.com    for a Speak Out clinic, check in the “clinics” section and follow the links for registering.  If you want to complete the Respect in Sport online course, click the Respect in Sport icon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brent Dick, V.P. Risk, Safety and Conduct Management.  613-732-5928  or  odharsm@nrtco.net