Parent Consent form
Instructions
I would like to invite you to be part of a research project. This project is part of my Master’s Degree in Leadership, at Royal Roads University. This project has been approved by Hockey Saskatchewan, Joel Houseman, Senior Coordinator, Hockey Development – High Performance and Blaine Stork, Senior Coordinator, Hockey Development – Coaching.
The purpose of the research project is to create a conversation with Hockey Saskatchewan stakeholders, including youth and coaches, around youth leadership development. While the outcome and deliverables of the project will ultimately be determined collectively by the stakeholders, the project aims to explore how might Hockey Saskatchewan integrate youth leadership development into its mandate.
All youth born between 2004-2008 registered with Hockey Saskatchewan are eligible and welcome to participate. Please note that parental or guardian permission is required in order to participate.
This phase of the research project will consist of an anonymous survey and is estimated to last 25 minutes.
The information below contains details about the study conduct and will enable you to make a fully informed decision on whether or not you wish to participate.
You are not required to participate in this research project. If you do choose to participate, you are free to withdraw without prejudice. If you are participating in the survey, you may withdraw prior to the final “DONE” button by simply closing your browser window. The results of this survey will be fully anonymous. Once you press the ‘save’ button on the final page of the survey and submit the survey, there will be no way to retrieve or remove your comments, because there will be no personal identifiers connecting your survey responses to you."
If you do not wish to participate, simply exit this page.
Question list
As a parent or guardian, it is important that you are aware of the project details including the survey questions that youth would be asked. The following are a complete list of the questions found on the survey.
1. Please indicate your year of birth.
2. Are you currently registered for the 2021-22 hockey season with Hockey Saskatchewan?
3. Gender: How do you identify for hockey registration purposes in 2021-2022?
4. What is the highest level of hockey you have played so far?
5. What is your most memorable moment as a hockey player? Please provide as many details as possible about the event and why it means so much to you.
6. As a hockey player, how do you define success?
7. Do you set personal goals each hockey season?
8. As a team, did you set goals for this season?
9. What does leadership mean to you?
10. What words do you relate to leadership?
11. Do you believe you have the ability to be a leader?
12. Based on how you describe leadership, do you consider yourself a leader right now?
13. Do you believe you need to be named a captain or assistant caption to be a leader on a team?
14. At any time, have you been a team captain or assistant captain?
15. After being selected as captain or an assistant captain, have coaches explained the reasons for naming you a team leader?
16. After being named a captain or an assistant captain, have coaches provided information to clarify expectations, roles and responsibilities to support your role as a team leader?
17. Why do you play hockey?
18. List one thing a coach has done that increased your confidence.
19. List one thing a coach has done that motivated you to be a better player and or teammate.
20. List one thing a coach has done that made you feel part of the team.
21. Explain how you have or would display leadership with your team (E.g., on the ice during a game or practice, in the dressing room, outside of the arena).
22. I am confident in my ability to communicate with teammates.
23. I am confident in my ability to communicate with coaches.
24. I am confident in my ability to respectfully communicate with coaches and or teammates when there is a conflict or disagreement
25. Do you believe your coaches focused on the development of every player?
26. Throughout a hockey season, have coaches talked about or scheduled development sessions on the following: (Check all that apply)
a. Teamwork
b. Motivation
c. Communication
d. Health and Wellness (E.g., Alcohol and Drugs, Nutrition, Sleep)
e. Leadership
f. Confidence
g. Personal Values
h. None of the above
27. Throughout a hockey season, have coaches provided you with the opportunity to participate, practice or make choices impacting: (Check all that apply)
a. Teamwork
b. Motivation
c. Communication
d. Health and Wellness (E.g., Alcohol and Drugs, Nutrition, Sleep)
e. Leadership
f. Confidence
g. Personal Values
h. None of the above
Other (please explain)
28. Which of the following have provided you with the opportunity to learn about leadership? (Check all that apply)
a. School
b. Family / Home
c. Sport
d. Support Charities or Community Events
e. Friends
f. Work
g. I have yet to learn about leadership.
h. Other (please explain)
29. As a member of a hockey team, have you supported charities or community-related events? (E.g., Diabetes Canada, Saskatoon Food Bank, Soul Harbour Rescue Mission in Regina)
30. What does it mean to you to support charities or community events?
31. What was the best thing your coach has done for you or your team in the last 12 months?
32. Are there any other comments you wish to provide relating to leadership?
Consent form:
If you would like to participate in the research project, note that research involving vulnerable participants or children/youth under age 18 at Royal Roads University requires consent from the parent/guardian.
Parent or Guardian Consent:
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the survey information and questions.
Based on the information provided I approve to allow my child (2004 – 2008) to participate in the anonymous survey.