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title: "The Shift Forward"
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## :spordle_page: Creating a *Shift Forward* clinic
The process for setting up the *Shift Forward* clinic is identical to that for setting up other clinics. The steps to follow and the information to enter into the relevant fields are as follows:
1. In the HCR dashboard, click the “Manage” tab and select the “Clinics” option :1_one_circle_green: .
2. Click the **+ Create clinic** button :2_two_circle_green: at the top right of the “Clinics” page.
3. In the fields of the “Clinic Information” section, enter the following information:
1. Season: enter the season for which the qualification should apply
2. Select the “Official Qualification (HC)” option button
3. Category: select “General”
4. Qualification: depending on the situation, select either “The Shift Forward Program” or “The Shift Forward Program - Parent/Guardian.” (The “Qualification Description” field will be filled in automatically and cannot be modified.)
5. Name : Click on the suggested name
4. Under “External Course”, you will need to select the language in which the training will be offered (French or English). **To offer it in the other language, you will need to create a separate clinic.**
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Children of parents enrolled in the course must be under 18 years of age
The following steps are identical to those required to create any other type of clinic. Consult the documentation on how to create a clinic by clicking [here](https://help.spordle.com/space/HDNE/2568519749/Create+a+Clinic).
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## :spordle_page: Signing up participants (as a Branch Registrar)
As with any other clinic, the branch registrar can register participants directly in the HCR. The steps to complete the process are identical to those for other clinics :
1. In the Clinics profile dashboard, click on the “Attendees” tab and click on the **+ Add** button above the participant table.
2. In the “Registration” window, enter the first name, last name, and date of birth of the person to be registered, or their HCR member number, in the fields provided.
3. Click the **Search** button, then click the **Select** button to the right of the name of the person you are looking for when it appears in the Result(s) section.
4. Check the “I understand” box to confirm your understanding of the qualification process and its scope, and click the **Next** button.
5. In the last registration window, click the Close button to return to the dashboard, or click the **See invoice** button to view the participant's invoice under the “Invoice” tab.
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## :spordle_page: Signing up via Spordle Page (as a parent)
As with any other clinic, parents must visit the webpage of the Branch offering the training to register. Here are the steps to follow:
1. In the right side panel of the Clinic profile, click the **Register** button.
> ℹ️ The first pop-up window provides you with crucial information. **By registering under your child's name, they and any other profiles associated with your account will inherit your qualification.**
2. In the list of results, click the **Register now** button to the right of the first name, last name, and HCR number of **your child** or any **participant linked to your account**.
3. If your member does not appear in the “Participant Selection” section, click the Add a Participant button, fill in the required fields (first name, last name, and date of birth), and click the Search button.
4. In the “Manage Participant” window, fill in the required fields if you haven't already done so, and the optional fields if applicable, then click the **Register** button.
5. Click the **Add items** button in the “Registration window”, then click the **Next** button in the “Items Selection” window.
6. Click on the **Complete** and **Checkout** buttons in the following windows to access your Order summary.
7. In the “Summary” window, click the **Next** button, check the Terms and conditions box, and click once again the **Next** button.
8. Finally, click the **Complete** button in the “Select Payment Method” window (if the clinic is free) to confirm your registration.
In the “Registration Confirmation” window, participants can click on their receipt number to view the details. They will also receive two emails: one containing all the relevant information about the clinic, and the other containing a detailed invoice.
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## :spordle_page: Accessing the clinic
To access the clinic, you must go to your Spordle account dashboard and follow these steps:
1. First, there are three options for accessing the “Clinic Session” window:
1. In the vertical menu on the left, click the “My Courses” tab, then click the course in question.
2. In the “Events” section, click on **View Full Calenda**r, then on one of the two “Shift Forward Demo” links.
3. Still in the “Events” section, click on the **Details** button.
2. In the “Clinic Session” window, click on the **Hockey Canada Learning Lab**’s **Course Link** to access your online training course.
Once your have finished your course, In your Spordle account, the “Shift Forward” event will be marked as **Completed** and the qualification will appear under the “Qualifications” tab for members linked to your account.
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