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Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health

Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…

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Leadership
Revenue Generation
Volunteer Management

Engaging Alumni
July 25, 2018
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Samantha Rogers
Alumni are the heart of any sport organization and have the passion, experience and drive to champion the growth of the sport they love – if they are authentically engaged. It is not uncommon for former athletes to feel disenfranchised...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Coaching
Volunteer Management

Creating a Safer Sport Environment with Background Screening
July 15, 2018
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Michel Hachey – Coaching Association of Canada
This is the second installment of a 3-part blog series providing tools and resources to strengthen safety and ethical values in sport by introducing the Responsible Coaching Movement.  In Blog #1, we focused on the importance of the Rule of...
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Athlete Development
Leadership
Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Can we better Retain Sport Officials by Asking Them to Do More? The Opportunity of “Stage-appropriate Officiating”
July 11, 2018
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Paul Jurbala, Sport for Life Society
Having and keeping enough qualified officials is a challenge for many sport organizations. Could we retain them by asking them to do more? It may seem counter-intuitive, but research into the challenges faced by sport officials and what motivates them...
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Communications
Community Sport
Leadership
Sport Participation
Volunteer Management

Taking Action: Community Sport Organizations and Social Responsibility
April 17, 2018
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Katie Misener (PhD), University of Waterloo
Community sport organizations (CSOs) are a central thread in the fabric of Canadian society, providing a meaningful place for people to play, compete, volunteer, coach, and interact with others who may share their interests and values. As a foundation of...
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Children and Youth
Leadership
Sport Participation
Volunteer Management

Engaging Youth Volunteers
January 8, 2018
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Nancy Rebel, SIRC
Volunteering is the backbone of sport in Canada. Without the generous contributions of volunteers at all levels many sport opportunities would not be available to our communities. In the past our older generation has been the stalwart contributors of their...
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Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Retaining Experienced Coaches
March 10, 2017
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Ian Reade and Wendy Rodgers, University of Alberta; Craig Hall, Western University; Camilla Knight, Swansea University
Understanding the factors that influence coach transitions is pertinent. Six themes were identified: 1) interpersonal considerations, 2) work demands, 3) career concerns, 4) positive coaching experiences, 5) seeking opportunities to be more successful and 6) leaving a negative or challenging...
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Children and Youth
Leadership
Sport Participation
Volunteer Management

Getting involved: How do I recruit youth volunteers for my sport program?
April 8, 2015
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According to recent reports, over 40% of young Canadians will volunteer in the culture, sport & recreation sector – this is great news for sport leaders! The majority of young people who volunteer use it as a way to build...
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