Canadian Sport and Events Calendar
Event |
R.I.S.E. Hockey Tournament and Summit on Belonging and Diversity |
April 21 |
Event Date(s) : April 21-23, 2023 |
Event Location :
Carleton University Ice House R.I.S.E. Academy Hockey Tournament and SummitApril 21, 22 & 23, 2023Carleton University Ice HouseLast year R.I.S.E. held its 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:
TOURNAMENT AND SUMMIT SCHEDULE: FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2023 8 am – 6:00 pm Hockey Tournament SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 8:00 am – 10:00 pm – Hockey Tournament Activity Centre
9:30 am – Keynote Address: Kim Davis, Executive Vice President NHL 10:15 am – 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 – 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 continues 2:00 – 2:45 pm – Follow up Workshop for Panel Discussion #1 Coaches & Executives
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Plenary Session (Feedback from Panels and Workshop)
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Summit Reception Refreshments
Post-Summit Information Package
Sunday April 23, 2023 8 am – 5:00 pm Hockey Tournament Finals |