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The lasting social impact of mega sporting events: Creating accessible, inclusive legacies

Mega sporting events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and FIFA World Cup, have long been seen as catalysts for national pride, global recognition, and economic growth. While these events bring undeniable excitement and spectacle, their long-term impact on host communities is often a matter of ongoing debate. In particular, the question of how…

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A Year in the Making – Reflections on Canada Artistic Swimming’s new name, new brand and commitment to excellence
October 10, 2018
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Barb MacDonald
When FINA, the international body that governs aquatics, changed the name of the synchronized swimming discipline to artistic swimming, it sent more than a wave across the sport in Canada. It unleashed a tsunami of activity that has resulted in...
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Coaching
Professional Development

#ThanksCoach – Celebrating National Coaches Week 2018
September 25, 2018
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Sydney Millar, Sport Information Resource Centre
September 22 – 30, 2018, marks the fourth annual National Coaches Week – an opportunity to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. There are many reasons why people get involved in coaching sport:...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
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Talent Identification

Happy birthday? How your birthdate contributes to success or failure due to the “relative age effect”
September 19, 2018
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Laura Chittle, Jess Dixon, Sean Horton and Joe Baker
Have you ever stopped to wonder the difference a day can make? Say, being born December 31st or January 1st? This small 24-hour window could be the difference between competing in elite vs. recreational sport, or being identified as “gifted”,...
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Leadership
Mental Skills
Professional Development

Self-awareness – a key driver in developing well-rounded leaders
September 12, 2018
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Dina Bell-Laroche, Sport Law & Strategy Group
“First, know thyself.” -Socrates Self-awareness is the ability to recognize, understand and manage one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviours. To better manage the complexities of the current sport and social landscape, self-awareness is a foundational skill that is being increasingly recognized...
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Children and Youth
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Tips on How to Deliver a Quality Youth Sport Program
September 5, 2018
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Corliss Bean, University of British Columbia Okanagan
This is the first blog in a series on positive youth development in sport. If this is your first visit to this series, considering taking a few minutes to read the other two posts: Teaching Life Skills Through Sport and...
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Sport Participation
Technology

Introduction to eSports
August 22, 2018
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Larena Hoeber & Orland Hoeber, University of Regina
Whether or not you believe that eSports, or competitive video gaming, is a real sport or that gamers are athletes, its popularity and how it is being developed within the sport industry can not be ignored. For some amateur sport...
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Children and Youth
Physical Literacy
Sport Participation

Pushing for a multi-sport approach to kids’ sport and activity
August 15, 2018
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Jim Grove, Active for Life
We know that today’s kids face a myriad of obstacles to getting active and developing physical literacy. From obsession with smartphones and video games, to increasing confinement in urban spaces, kids today are facing challenges that most of their parents...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Coaching
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Creating a Safer Sport Environment with Ethics and Respect Training
August 8, 2018
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Michel Hachey, Coaching Association of Canada
This is the final blog of a 3-part series providing tools and resources to strengthen safety and ethical values in sport by introducing the Responsible Coaching Movement. If this is your first visit to this blog series, considering taking a...
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Athlete Development
Life Skills
Professional Development

Lessons from the Start Line – Applying Sport Experiences to a Future Career as a First Responder
August 1, 2018
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Noah Marion, 2018 SIRC Intern
I was born in 1995 which means I fall under the very prestigious title of a millennial. Not only are we known for the extensive technological integration into our lives, but also for our high unemployment rates and decreased job...
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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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