Corner Brook Minor Hockey now has a Risk Manager in place that is responsible for risk management in our Association. Risk management involves the safety and protection aspect of all players, coaches & officials. Risk management is an ongoing process, not a one-time activity. Each Association, team, or league must ensure that the overall operation and planning process of the organization include an active risk management and safety program.
Our Risk Manager, Gerard Lowe brings to our organization a wealth of experience:
A Masters Degree in Counselling and Human Development
A Bachelor of Physical Education/Education
10 Years Minor Hockey Coaching Experience
A Level II Coaching Level
Is a former VP with Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam Divisions with the Marystown Minor Hockey Association
Acted as a Technical Director - Marystown Minor Hockey Association
Has completed training in Bullying Prevention, Risk Management and Conflict Resolution
Is a former Senior Hockey Player
Respect in Sport
Corner Brook Minor Hockey is pleased to announce a new partnership with Respect in Sport, Canada’s only online certification program dedicated to protecting our youth and enhancing an organization's mandate for a safe, fun and respectful environment.
The one-hour online course focuses on a variety of topics including player development, and interaction with the children, coaches and other parents. It will give parents a tool to evaluate their own behaviour and recognize their natural influence. “It sets a standard of appropriate rules for everyone. And, it empowers good parents to be better,” said Wayne McNeil, cofounder of Respect in Sport.
The CBMHA’s number one priority is providing a safe and fun environment for our players. Our partnership with Respect in Sport will help us promote our values by educating and supporting all levels of involvement, parents included.
Parents are encouraged to learn more about the Parent Education Program. We expect the program will be warmly embraced. Every parent will benefit from the course material. We all want our children to be successful, hardworking and respectful - on and off the ice. The best way we can support our kids is to set the tone ourselves by cheering, coaching and encouraging with respect.
Certification
RIS is an on-line training course for parents. It is designed as a tool to assist parents in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in sport. The on-line course curriculum is divided into modules hours to complete 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.
Time Commitment – The course will take an estimated 1 hour.
Availability / Access – The course is accessible over the internet, therefore, the delegates can dictate when and where they take the course. They can also complete the course at their own speed.
Flexibility – Delegates can access the Respect in Sport on-line course at any time (by way of user name and password) and are therefore able to complete one module at a time.
E-Learning Platform – This is an introduction to the capabilities of training delegates with online tools and resources. The course contains many handouts which remain accessible after the course is complete. If a paper copy of any of the documents or the accreditation certificate is required it can be printed from the website.
Not Sport Specific – Respect in Sport is not specific to any sport. However the learning principals within are common to anyone . The need to educate our parents is of significant importance, however this allows for some reduction in the duplication of information.
Parents:
To access the on-line Respect in Sport Parent Program website, please click here.
For a detailed list of instructions on how to navigate the website, please click here.
To access the on-line Respect in Sport Coaching Program website, please click here.
CBMHA Anti-Violence Policy
The CBMHA has an Anti-Violence Policy in place to ensure a safe environment of all parties involved in the Corner Brook Minor Hockey Association. This policy applies to players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, managers, officials, parents, volunteer or staff and any other individuals involved in the Corner Brook Minor Hockey Association.
Click here to view a copy of the CBMHA Anti-Violence Policy.
Equipment Sizing
Hockey Canada has created a guide to assist parents and families to ensure that the hockey equipment they purchase, is the correct equipment and fits correctly.
Click here for a copy of Hockey Canada's Equipment Fitting Guide.
Click here to see a copy of Hockey Canada`s policy on Helmet Stickers.
