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Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists

Cirque du Soleil is renowned for its breathtaking performances, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling to create unparalleled spectacles. But how does this world-class organization find and transform its talent? André Lachance, Senior Director Casting and Artist Contract Management at Cirque du Soleil, shared insights into the fascinating process of talent acquisition and development, where elite…

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Children and Youth
Mental Health
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Bringing a Trauma-Sensitive Focus into Children’s Active Play
September 3, 2020
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Maji Shaikh, Corliss Bean, and Lou Bergholz
It’s September – a traditional time of transition. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, children are confronting significant change and uncertainty. Children are at elevated risks of negative physical and mental health consequences for several reasons (Chanchlani et al.,...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
LGBTQI2S
Sport Participation

Inclusion Must Be Intentional
July 29, 2020
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Andrea Carey, INclusion INcorporated
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “inclusion” is the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. True inclusion involves authentic and empowered participation and a true sense of belonging for all participants. However,...
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Children and Youth
Communications
Community Sport
Program Design and Evaluation
Revenue Generation
Sport Participation

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
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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
Coaching
COVID-19
Mental Health
Physical Health
Sport Participation

The Psychological Implications of Returning to Sport Post-Isolation
July 8, 2020
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Lori Dithurbide, CSC Atlantic and Amelie Soulard, INS Québec
As public health restrictions begin to lift across the country, the return to some form of sport participation will require adjustment and adaptation. As athletes return to sport, the virus is still present, and so is the uncertainty. The cancellation...
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COVID-19
Mental Health
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Life in Lockdown: Researching the impact of COVID-19 on the physical activity and wellbeing of Canadians
May 6, 2020
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Iris Lesser and Carl Nienhuis, University of the Fraser Valley
When the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Canada and protective public health restrictions were implemented across the country, the need to understand how these measures would impact Canadian wellbeing and physical activity behavior emerged. For instance, the closure of recreation facilities,...
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COVID-19
Leadership
Mental Health
Physical Health
Sport Participation
Workplace Wellness

What SIRC learned in our first month of working from home
April 15, 2020
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Sydney Millar, SIRC
Across Canada, the spread of COVID-19 is forcing us to navigate new ways of working, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends. SIRC had been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. On March 13, 2020, CEO Debra Gassewitz implemented SIRC’s...
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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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Masters Sport
Physical Health
Sport Participation

The Benefits of Masters Sport to Healthy Aging
March 31, 2020
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Jordan Deneau, Rylee Dionigi and Sean Horton
Carol LaFayette-Boyd is one of Canada’s rising athletics stars. Notably, LaFayette-Boyd is “rising” to exceptional athletic status at the age of 77 years. Setting a new world age-group record in the W75 200-meter race at the 2019 Canadian Masters Indoor...
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Communications
Community Sport
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Aging, Physical Activity and Men’s Health
January 22, 2020
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Jordan Deneau, Paula van Wyk, and Sean Horton
Regular, meaningful physical activity provides many benefits for older adults (Bangsbo et al., 2019). However, older men can be a particularly hard-to-reach group when it comes to public health promotion and disease prevention initiatives (Bottorff et al., 2015; Carroll et...
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