CALGARY – The Western Hockey League and Calgary Flames are partnering with the Calgary Police Service to launch a new education program about making good decisions aimed at young hockey players.
The Player Impact Program officially launched Monday and will be mandatory training for WHL players. It will cover topics such as responsible social media use, sexual consent, drugs, alcohol, gambling, being inclusive and being strong leaders.
The curriculum was developed with input from all three of the partner organizations to make sure it addressed challenges WHL players face as they prepare for professional hockey or post-secondary careers.
“The WHL and our member Clubs very much appreciate the leadership and support the Calgary Police Service has provided in developing a comprehensive presentation on the risks our players and youth in general may encounter in today’s society,” WHL commissioner Ron Robison said in a statement.
“We believe it is extremely important to educate our players on these potential risks through our WHL Security Network so they can continue to serve as prominent role models in the communities where they play.”
The course will use a mix of video and discussion to help players understand the impact their actions have on their future, teammates, community and friends. The curriculum will be shared with any interested police agency in cities with WHL teams.
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