R.I.S.E. Academy Hockey Tournament and Summit
April 22, 2023
Carleton University
Last year R.I.S.E. held it’s first Hockey Tournament with the theme of inclusivity. We had the opportunity to have 65 youth and their parents engage in great hockey and meaningful conversation about the need for change in the sport that we love. This year we are growing the event into a three day tournament with the goal of attracting 24 teams, approximately 400 youth and their parents as well as hosting a 1 day summit focused on making hockey more inclusive for all. During the one day summit many stakeholders will come together that include players, parents, coaches, hockey executives, and the community where they will engage in hockey, fun, dialogue and a Call to Action.
SUMMIT THEME:
Given hockey’s 2017 Declaration of Principles, the current and ongoing issues of maltreatment by players, coaches as well as spectators, and the long overdue need for positive culture change for the survival of the sport, the theme for the Hockey Summit is “Changing The Hockey Culture: The Challenge And The Opportunity”.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT:
Through the Hockey Summit, the R.I.S.E. Academy seeks to:
Engage attendees in the difficult conversations about the culture of hockey and issues of maltreatment in all their forms (e.g. abuse, bias, harassment, racism, etc.).
Explore, debate and share insights on creating a safer, more inclusive, positive and welcoming hockey environment for all.
Encourage attendees to be advocates and champions for culture change in their hockey organizations.
Recognize and honour individuals, groups or organizations for their efforts and initiatives to (a) make hockey accessible to racialized and marginalized youth, and (b) promote and advance positive changes in hockey’s policies, practices, programs and services.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hockey Tournament – Sponsored by Leveragtek IT Solutions
Buses from The Boys and Girls Club, The Door Youth Centre and Pinecrest Queensway will bring youth to participate in a fun day at the rink.
9:30 am – Keynote Address Kim Davis, Executive Vice President of the NHL
10:15 am – Sponsored by Canadian Tire JUMPstart Panel Discussion #1 for Coaches & Executives (Question: As hockey coaches and executives, what can you do to make the sport safer, more inclusive and welcoming for everyone?)
12:00 – 1:15 pm Sponsored by the NHL – Catered Lunch and Panel Discussion # 2 on Allyship for Youth and Parents (Question: When witnessing incidents of maltreatment – abuse, bias, harassment, racism, etc. – in hockey as a player or parent, what can you do to be an ally?)
1:15 pm – Hockey Tournament
2:00 – 2:45 pm – Follow-up Workshop for Panel Discussion #1 Coaches & Executives
– Breakout groups for coaches and executives to address the question: As hockey coaches and executives what can you do to make the sport more safer, more inclusive and welcoming?
– Panelists from Panel Discussion # 1 to join and lead group discussions
– Group note taker to report on perspectives on strategies and best practices during Plenary Session
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Plenary Session (Feedback from Panels and Workshop)
Report of what came out of the workshop
Videographer to film session
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Summit Reception
– Refreshments
Presentation of awards to those who are making a difference in hockey
Fundraising Auction
Networking
Post-Summit Information Package
Link to YouTube videos of the keynote address, panel discussions and plenary session
Summarized notes
List of useful resources and best practices on allyship, diversity, equity and inclusion