THE SHIFT FORWARD
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Transitioning from Respect in Sport (RIS) to The Shift Forward
Beginning in the 2026-2027 season, Hockey Canada is launching The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture - a new national education and development program for coaches and parents/guardians.
Developed through extensive consultation with hockey stakeholders across Canada, The Shift Forward introduces modern, age-appropriate, and engaging training designed to support participants throughout their hockey journey while helping foster a healthier hockey culture on and off the ice.
As part of the transition, Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta will continue to recognize existing Respect in Sport (RIS) certifications until their current expiry date.
The Shift Forward represents a proactive step toward creating a safer, more positive hockey experience for everyone involved in the game.
The Shift Forward FAQ
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Your Confederation Hockey 2026-2027 Registration cannot be accepted until your family has a valid The Shift Forward Course or RIS Parents Course.
Both the RIS Parents and The Shift Forward Parents Course are valid for 4 years.
Only one parent per family has to complete the course.
The Shift Forward Parents Course has a cost of $11.50 plus gst, with the fee going to Hockey Canada, not to Confederation Hockey.
As soon as at least one member of your family has completed the online, 90 minutes, The Shift Forward Course the qualification showing that your family has completed will be loaded onto your childs(rens) files in the Hockey Canada Registry/Spordle.
Any questions, please email Melissa