The Durham Ultimate Club is proud to announce the Respect in Sport Parent Program will be used by all Club Member parents, effective for the 2018 season.

This roll out is a testament to the dedication that DUC and its members have in making this amazing sport fun and enjoyable for all.

Respect in Sport is an accessible, online resource aimed at prevention of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination (BAHD). The program’s mission is to empower participants to recognize signs of BAHD and eliminate it from the game, through a global culture of respect.

Respect Group was co-founded by former NHL'er Sheldon Kennedy in 2004. It partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to create a best-in-class e-learning curriculum for mass consumption. Participants are certified through a 60-minute on-line program, they can do from anywhere with internet access.

At least one parent or guardian of each player(or family) registered in the DUC youth leagues will need to complete the online RIS Parent Program as a condition of participation.  The program is a proactive, educational program that empowers parents with the tools to ensure the game is enjoyable and respectful for themselves, their children, and all other stakeholders in the game. Cost is $12.00. 

*Please note that if you have completed the RIS Parent Program for another sport like Hockey or Soccer than all you need to do is fill in your number at the beginning of the process.

To register, visit https://durhamultimateparent.respectgroupinc.com/start.jsp. 

*Please note that the program is also available offline by downloading the Respect In Sport mobile app after you have initialized your profile through the website above.

You can view detailed Parent Access Instructions here. Still have questions? Check out the FAQ or learn More About Respect In Sport.

• 70% of kids quit sports by the age of 13 because they stop having fun
• The most common reason: Parental behaviour
• For every adolescent boy who leaves sport, 6 girls leave
• How parents interact and behave with the kids has a major impact on whether kids remain in sport

The Respect in Sport Program for Parents is a unique, online program geared to providing the parent with information on how to evaluate and understand:

• Parental influence over a child
• Coach and leader roles in sport
• Role of he parent and coach in ensuring a child’s enjoyment of a sport
• Protecting your child when outside of your immediate control
• Losing perspective
• Injury management
• Misplaced enthusiasm
• Using guilt on your child
• Treatment of opposing players, coaches, officials
• Concussion awareness and Return to Play guidelines
• Long-Term Player Development model

Respect in Sport – Parent FAQ’s:

1.   What is the cost and how long does the program take to complete?
The cost is $12.00 and the program takes about an hour to complete.

2.   Where does the $12 go?
$1 goes to Pay Pal for fee processing, $1 goes to the Canadian Red Cross (Curriculum Partner of Respect Group), $10 goes to Respect Group for hosting, 24/7 bilingual help-desk support, program updates, and on-going support to OVA and Club members.

3.  Who pays the $12.00 fee?
In most cases, Clubs choose to have the parent/guardian pay the fee themselves. Clubs may elect to “bulk-purchase” on behalf of parents and in that case, a pre-registration code is issued to the Clubs to give to parents. The Code is then used when the parent registers, rather than paying with a credit card. Clubs interested in a bulk purchase should contact Mark Allen at Respect Group - mallen@respectgroupinc.com. The cost is the same whether the parents pay or the club pays.

4.  Does a parent/guardian from each family at all levels and ages have to take the program in 2017-2018?
Yes, the program is designed for parents/guardians of players (Under 18) at every level including the youth league, High school league and also the competitive players on Nightfury and Stud. Parents of players aged 18 and up are NOT required to complete the RIS – Parent Program.

5.  What if a child is in foster care?
Any adult who is in a guardian/caregiver role, may complete the program. 

6.  When will this be implemented?
It is a requirement that each player has a parent or guardian who has completed by the program before the first night of play.

7.  Will the parent/guardian have to re-certify every year?
There is no expectation for annual re-certification.  However, if there is an issue, a parent/guardian could be asked to re-take the program.  Further, the program is transferable across all minor sports in Ontario.

8.  What are the sanctions if a parent/guardian from each family does not complete the program?
The player(s) will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until such time as a parent/guardian completes the required program.

9.  What if a parent/guardian does not have a Pay Pal account. How will they pay on-line?
Payment transactions are processed by Pay Pal, but you do not have to have an existing account, nor do you have to create a Pay Pal account to pay for the program. During the payment process you can select to not create a PayPal account.

10.  What if a parent does not have a credit card to pay on-line when they register?
Prepaid, one-time use credit cards can be purchased at numerous retail locations and used to pay.

11.  Some parents do not have the means to pay. How will they be able to take the course?
If for some reason you do not have the funds to pay for this program please contact Kevin at kevin@durhamultimateclub.com

12.  How will local administrators/registrars know whether or not a parent has completed the program?
Administrative Access to the data-basing side of the Respect in Sport – Parent Program will be provided to designated registrars/administrators, as approved by Ontario Volleyball.  Those with administrative access will be able to run reports, look up individual certification records etc. Parents/guardians are asked to enter their RIS number into the child’s profile in the National Registration System (NRS). The parent can also fill out their RIS number on the DUC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Form and/or Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement when providing the form for their child and give it to their Club Contact for the season. 

13.  What if the household has no computer or access to the internet?
Most public libraries have public internet access, or you could try a relative or a neighbour.

14.  What if the parent/guardian does not have strong computer literacy skills?
The program is very user friendly, but online help is available as well.

15.  What if the parent has a language barrier?
The program is available in French or English. For parents who may struggle with English or French, they may ask a child, friend or relative to sit with them as they go through the program, and assist/translate for them. Many communities have cultural centres which can assist as well.

A parent, or a Club contact (on behalf of the parent) can ask for an extension or exemption, if there are extenuating circumstances. An email must be sent to Kevin MacLeod at kevin@durhamultimateclub.com to ask for an extension/exemption, prior to the first game. 

16.  What do parents do with their certificates once they complete the online module?
Parents should keep their certificate # save and accessible so they can use it the following year or for other sports should that sport also require the RIS number. Parents/guardians should also login to their child’s National Registration System (NRS) account and enter the certificate number in their child’s profile. 

17.  What if a parent took the Parent Program through another sport. Do they have to take it again?
No. Parents can enter their parent certification RIS # right into the program and this should only take a few minutes. There is no cost to import an existing certification.

18.  If a parent has already taken the Respect in Sport activity leader program for coaches, do they still have to take the Parent Program?
Yes. The Parent Program is different in content from the Activity Leader program for coaches. The Parent program was created at the request of hockey coaches, and most coaches find the content very beneficial.

19.  How long is my Parent Program Certification good for?
There is no expiry,

20.  What supports/resources are in place to assist associations and registrars/administrators with the program?
Respect in Sport works very closely with associations and registrars to support them through implementation and beyond. In addition to a 24/7 live person bilingual help desk, training webinars are made available to administrators/registrars. Timely responses to e-mails and phone calls will be provided by Nathalie Muller, your direct contact at Respect Group throughout the implementation process.

Nathalie can be reached at 613.265.0033 or by e-mail at nmuller@respectgroupinc.com

21.   Why is the program being mandated within DUC?
It provides tools to deal with various situations which could arise during participation in sport, both as a parent, and in any leadership role you may have.  This is a positive program to make good parents better, and will empower all the good parents in the organization.

22. How do I register?
To register, visit: https://durhamultimateparent.respectgroupinc.com/start.jsp