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Breaking Ice: Connecting Indigenous Culture and Sport Through Blind Hockey 

In partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey  June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s also a time to acknowledge the gaps that still exist, particularly in areas like sport, where Indigenous youth, especially those with disabilities, continue to face…

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In Search of Inspiration: Re-thinking the Potential for Demonstration Effects
July 13, 2020
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Luke Potwarka, University of Waterloo
Major sport events in Canada and around the world have been cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. For sport administrators, researchers and policymakers, this pause represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the desired impacts and legacies...
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Children and Youth
Community Sport
Life Skills
Physical Literacy
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport for Social Development
Sport Participation
Technology

The Digital Gamification of Youth Sport Engagement
July 13, 2020
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Marika Warner and Bryan Heal, MLSE LaunchPad
Gamification is the use of game techniques, such as the allocation of points and rewards, to provide incentive and fuel the competitive spirit in aspects of life outside of sport (Bunchball, 2020). Examples are abundant, and include Points Days at...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
Concussion
Leadership
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Football Makes Bold Pivot
May 27, 2020
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SIRC with Derek Johnston
Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining participation and increasing concerns over athlete safety – football is...
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Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative

A framework for creating a campus culture of compassion: A participatory action research approach to equality
April 20, 2020
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Jennifer Giles
Project Summary This dissertation united key stakeholders from the University of Guelph community in order to examine issues around accessibility and inclusion of students with disabilities in campus recreation and sport opportunities. The research team included representatives from the University...
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Children and Youth
Leadership
Professional Development
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation

Engaging Youth in Evaluation Processes
March 31, 2020
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Marika Warner and Bryan Heal, MLSE LaunchPad
Picture this: it’s the first session of a popular youth sport program at a busy community facility. Dozens of youth are greeting each other, checking out the space, and mingling with coaches on the bleachers. The excitement is palpable as...
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Athlete Development
Concussion
Leadership
Program Design and Evaluation

Innovative Strategies Making Concussion Safety the New Normal
March 25, 2020
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Peter Morrow, SIRC
When Canada works in harmony towards the same goal, much can happen in a short time. In March 2018, SIRC launched the “We Are Headstrong” campaign. Since that time we’ve seen signs of progress in the attitudes of Canadians toward...
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Athlete Development
Para Sport
Program Design and Evaluation

Bringing Research to Life: Lessons from the Canadian Paralympic Committee
February 26, 2020
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Jenn Bruce and Jenny Davey, Canadian Paralympic Committee
Data driven. Evidence informed. Research to practice. No matter how you say it, a lot of us in the sport system are trying to figure out how to ensure the decisions we make are consistently based on the best possible...
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Coaching
Concussion
Data and Analytics
Equipment
Program Design and Evaluation
Training Factors

How data informs Volleyball Canada’s concussion strategy
December 11, 2019
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Peter Morrow, SIRC
It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball. But data collection from Volleyball Canada—dating back to 2016—has revealed exactly that. “Our research has shown that about 1 in 10 youth athletes in...
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Athlete Development
Concussion
Equipment
Knowledge Mobilization
Program Design and Evaluation

Concussion Prevention Through Innovation
November 14, 2019
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SIRC with Derek Johnston
It’s a potent mix: dangerous flips and twists performed by young, boundary-pushing athletes who revel in the sport’s free-spirited culture. More than most sports, concussions are a day-to-day, moment-to-moment risk for the freestyle skiing community. The five demanding disciplines –...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Equipment
Leadership
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation
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Tennis Canada’s Covered Courts Program – Driven By Data
November 6, 2019
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Valerie Tetreault
Tennis Canada’s mission is to lead the growth of the sport in the country. That mission can only be accomplished with more individuals playing more tennis more frequently. However, to increase participation rates, one important barrier needs to be addressed...
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