Parents, Coaches and Team Officials are required to complete The Shift Forward program.
Heading into the 2026-2027 Hockey Canada is launching The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture, a new learning and development program that is the home for national education and training with courses for coaches & parents/guardians.
In an effort to support a successful transition to The Shift Forward, Hockey Canada & Hockey Alberta will continue to recognize existing Respect in Sport Certification for the duration of each individual's expiry.
Similar to the previous - The Respect in Sport Program, this new program helps define a standard of behaviour for all and create a more rewarding, safe and respectful environment for everyone involved. The Shift Forward program is designed and written just for hockey!
Parents Course
Course Fee: $11.50
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
The Shift Forward Certification is a requirement of Banff Minor Hockey and Hockey Alberta in order to register your child in hockey.
Coaches and Team Officials Course
Course Fee: $27.00 (officials can get a reimbursement for the BMHA with proof of receipt)
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
