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On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport

Anyone who has ever sat through a rainy Saturday soccer match or juggled dinner schedules to accommodate volleyball practice knows that youth sport doesn’t happen without parents. They are the chauffeurs, cheerleaders, fundraisers, and sometimes, the most vocal critics on the sidelines. But as Dr. Nick Holt knows all too well, parents aren’t just a…

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Warm Weather Training
January 30, 2014
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In Canada, we are accustomed to long winters. As a society, we have adjusted fairly well by moving many of our sporting activities indoors. However, some people still have to do some or all of they’re training outside, or come...
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Sport Participation
Training Factors
Weather

Training in a Winter Wonderland
January 21, 2014
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by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Dipping temperatures, blistering winds, and the icy obstacle course that was once a road, usually send many fleeing inside to the safety and warmth of their homes this time of year....
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Athlete Development
Talent Identification
Varsity Sport

I will be taking my talents to…
January 16, 2014
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At the end of each school year, senior high school students have to make important decisions about the future. For student athletes, this heralds an exciting time in their lives, since some will have the opportunity to be collegiate athletes....
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Sport Participation
Weather

Two Wheeled Winter Escape
January 14, 2014
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by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Once again winter has settled in, and even though it’s just started people are already counting the days until spring. A lucky few will get to escape and fly somewhere not...
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High Performance
Olympic & Paralympic Games

Canadian Figure Skating Championship
January 9, 2014
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At the 2010 Winter Olympic games in Vancouver, Canada enjoyed the greatest gold medal haul in history with 14 medals. These were won en route to accumulating 26 medals in total. Now 4 years later, our winter athletes are preparing...
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Athlete Development
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

Match Point: Treating and Preventing Tennis Elbow
December 17, 2013
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Tennis elbow is a very common sport related injury. Despite its name the injury can occur in a number of different sports. While usually a fairly minor injury, the resulting pain, discomfort, and potential weakness can prevent a person from...
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Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sport Participation
Weather

Adaptive Winter Sports
December 12, 2013
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Being active is beneficial for our overall health both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be inclusive of all people, no matter their ability or disability. Now that winter is upon us, people of all abilities should be able to...
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Sport Participation
Weather

10 Tips for reducing the risks of ski and snowboarding injuries
December 10, 2013
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Winter is here and skis and snowboards are being polished up for weekends spent on the hill. Both skiing and snowboarding are excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Propelling yourself down...
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Equipment
Sport Participation
Weather

Working Out In A Winter Wonderland
December 3, 2013
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With Christmas approaching the inevitable drop in temperature is upon us. The good news is that this colder weather brings with it a plethora of outdoor winter activities to enjoy. People often have very practical reasons for wanting to avoid...
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Strength and Conditioning
November 29, 2013
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SIRC Newsletter: Strength and Conditioning/newsletters/November13/index.html Successful performance in sport requires that the athlete possess some combination of strength, power and speed. Strength training is a key component of overall health and fitness, and it provides an important balance to aerobic...
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