Making #HERstory: Girls who play on boys’ teams and supporting the lone girl in sport
On October 7, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) kicked off its 2021-2022 season. After having a season cut short and another cancelled altogether, this season looks different for the OHL. And it isn’t because of the COVID‑19 pandemic. In June, Taya Currie became the first female athlete drafted to the OHL. Selected in the 14th round by the Sarnia Sting, the 16-year-old goaltender from Parkhill, Ontario, joins the Sting’s 2021-2022 roster. Currie will compete as the only girl in the league. Undoubtably, Currie’s […]
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People with physical disabilities have a higher likelihood of employment when they participate in sport and exercise. Physically active employees consistently demonstrate improved health and work-related outcomes, including occupational performance and psychological wellbeing. This highlights the importance of physical activity in elevating qualities that stretch beyond physical fitness.
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Concussion in Sport Symposium
More info coming soon! Check out the resources from the 2021 Canadian Concussion in Sport Virtual Symposium!
Read more: Concussion in Sport Symposium2021 Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference
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October 28th-29th, 2021
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Virtual
Discover past conferences and stay tuned with what’s to come this year! sirc.ca/scri
2021 Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference
When?
October 28th-29th, 2021
Where?
Virtual
Discover past conferences and stay tuned with what’s to come this year! sirc.ca/scri
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