Parents
Are you NEW TO HOCKEY or have questions about equipment and proper fitting? See the following HEO Minor Links!
Practice Schedules will be updated on the Ice Schedule tabs as they are available.
Gloucester Hockey Association (GHA) League Game Schedules are also posted on the GHA Web Site Schedule Page.
HEO was informed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sport on June 18, 2019 that the Rowan's Law Act and Regulations must be implemented by July 1, 2019. We have been working with the Ontario Hockey Federation and Hockey Northwestern Ontario on standardizing the implementation documents and processes. Therefore, after July 1, 2019 every Player, Team Official and On-Ice Official (and a parent of an athlete if the athlete is under 18) must review in order to register/participate the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct (draft format as being reviewed by HEO and our other Ontario partners) and the appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources.
IT IS MANDATORY PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN THE HOCKEY SEASON THAT ALL PLAYERS, COACHES AND ALL TEAM STAFF COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AS A PLAYER, COACH AND TEAM STAFF MEMBER
STEP 1 (Material Review): Please read the information provided at the links below that pertains to the age of the player (and for bench staff, the age of the team where you are volunteering).
In accordance with Rowan’s Law, HEO Participants are required to confirm that they have reviewed the Concussion Awareness Resources at this website www.Ontario.ca/concussions before that participant can register/participate in a sport.
HEO Concussion Code of Conduct
Rowan's Law - Ages 10 and Under
Rowan's Law - Ages 11 to 14
Rowan's Law - Ages 15 and Up
STEP 2 (Acknowledgement Form): Once you have reviewed the above material, print the Acknowledgement form for each applicable member. Scan or take a picture of the signed form (first page) and email with the Player or Bench Staff name(s) in the subject line.
Complete and return to: rowanslaw@russellwarriors.ca
HEO Rowan's Law Acknowledgment Form_pdf
** In addition to emailing the signed form to rowanslaw@russellwarriors.ca, please bring a hard copy of your form(s) to your Rep tryouts, Conditioning Camp and House League Evaluation sessions in case verification is requested **
The Shift Forward – New Education Program
Hockey Canada has introduced The Shift Forward, a modernized education program designed to replace Respect in Sport.
Developed through national consultation and a Training Needs Analysis, this program provides a more flexible, engaging, and hockey-specific learning experience for all participants.
Program Overview
The Shift Forward is designed to:
- Deliver age-appropriate, modern learning experiences
- Provide role-specific, engaging content
- Support progressive learning throughout a participant’s hockey journey
- Promote positive culture change, including reducing unhealthy behaviours
Who It Applies To
Courses will be available for:
- Coaches
- Rostered Team Staff
- Officials
- Parents and Guardians
Implementation & Transition
To ensure a smooth transition:
- Existing certifications will be recognized during a multi-year phase-in
- Participants will gradually transition into the new program
- Full implementation will occur across all Hockey Canada branches
Key Dates
- Respect in Sport and Speak Out certifications remain valid until the end of the 2027–2028 season
- After this time, The Shift Forward will be required for all participants
Registration
Registration for The Shift Forward: PARENT PROGRAM is available here:
👉Clinic Registration | HOCKEY EASTERN ONTARIO
(Select Hockey Eastern Ontario when registering)
Ongoing Development
Hockey Canada continues to work with all Member Branches, including Hockey Eastern Ontario, to:
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- Gather participant feedback
- Improve course content
- Ensure long-term effectiveness of the program
Russell Minor Hockey Association is committed to providing assistance to families who may be experiencing financial hardship that prevents them from registering their minor hockey players in our program. To support all local kids who want to play hockey, we would like to provide the following links to well-established programs that are available to you. Most of these programs process your application within 60 days, well in advance of when registration will close but you should look into these very early.
For further details on how you can apply for financial assistance please follow these links:
HOCKEY EASTERN ONTARIO
Lace'em Up Foundation
http://laceemup.ca/
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/
KidSport Ontario Chapter
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/index.php?page=ontario_how_to_apply
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/chapters/on/documents/kidsport_ontario_grant_online_and_email.pdf
For Equipment:
Equipment For Kids
https://www.nhl.com/senators/community/equipment-for-kids
The HYUNDAI HOCKEY HELPERS
http://www.hyundaihockey.ca/
